The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA) has launched a new platform to simplify residency services for government, semi-government, and free zone entities. The platform, available at bundle.gdrfad.gov.ae, aims to make the process faster and more efficient for businesses and employees in these sectors. The service consolidates key processes like issuing...
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has announced its significant achievements in 2024, including supporting the launch and growth of 1,210 digital startups, marking a remarkable 120% increase from the previous year. The chamber also trained 1,333 Emiratis in mobile app development under the “Create Apps in Dubai” initiative, a key programme aiming to enhance digital...
Artificial intelligence can help to assist Alzheimer’s and dementia patients in recalling their memories, according to psychologist Alya Khoory. She explained that this technology creates clear images and videos through artificial memories, which are developed based on the patient’s remaining memories or through interactions with their relatives. These visual aids help patients recall significant moments,...
The UAE is establishing itself as a global leader in the AdTech industry, focusing on innovation and technology. Smartifai is at the forefront of this movement with its new solutions aimed at redefining audience engagement. The advertising landscape is shifting away from traditional demographic targeting and basic contextual insights, moving towards more nuanced, audience-centric approaches...
The UAE Central Bank has decided to maintain its current interest rate for the overnight deposit facility at 4.4 per cent. This move aligns with the US Federal Reserve’s recent decision to keep its rates steady, following three consecutive rate cuts. The decision reflects the UAE’s monetary policy approach, which closely follows the US model...
Dubai welcomed over 220,000 new residents in the first half of 2024, according to Amira Sajwani, Managing Director of DAMAC Properties. This influx has further driven demand for residential properties in the city, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a major global hub. As reported by WAM, Speaking during the launch of “Riverside Views,” DAMAC’s first project...
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance, led a meeting to review the Ministry of Finance’s achievements in 2024 and outline plans for 2025. The meeting emphasized the Ministry’s pivotal role in driving financial sustainability and supporting the UAE’s strategic...
Dubai’s Salik is rolling out its flexible toll system starting Friday, January 31, aiming to streamline traffic across the city. The new system will adjust toll charges based on the time of day and traffic conditions. According to Emirates 24/7, from 1:00 AM to 6:00 AM, toll charges will be completely waived. On weekdays, drivers...
Abu Dhabi’s forward-thinking coding academy, 42 Abu Dhabi, recently hosted an AI Hackathon that brought together over 80 students to solve real-world challenges using advanced AI technologies. The event, organized in partnership with SambaNova Systems and CloudingAI, concluded with three standout projects addressing critical sectors such as healthcare, legal, and transportation. One of the winning...
India’s Minister of External Affairs, Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, emphasized the importance of the Middle East for India’s strategic interests during his speech at the Raisina Middle East conference in Abu Dhabi. He described the region as being of “immense significance” to India, pointing to centuries of shared commerce, culture, and beliefs. Dr Jaishankar noted that...