A historic shift in generational wealth is unfolding in the Middle East, with $1 trillion (AED 3.67 trillion) expected to transfer to heirs by 2030, according to a whitepaper launched by the DIFC Innovation Hub, Julius Baer, and Euroclear. The report, titled “Navigating the Future of Inheritance”, highlights how advanced digital technologies like Artificial Intelligence,...
The UAE has the potential to increase rainfall by up to 25% using new technologies developed from its sixth cycle of the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP). This announcement was made by Alya Al Mazrouei, the program’s director, during the 7th International Rain Enhancement Forum (IREF) in Abu Dhabi. The UAEREP has...
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, chaired the first Defence Council meeting of 2025 on Tuesday. During this meeting, Sheikh Hamdan stressed the importance of intensifying efforts, promoting teamwork, and strengthening collaboration to align with the...
H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, held a meeting with Andrew R. Jassy, the President and CEO of Amazon, on January 28, 2025. The discussion focused on ways to strengthen cooperation and enhance the strategic partnership between Abu...
The “Capture the Flag” competition commenced on January 27, 2025, in the Aljada area of Sharjah, as part of the “Be Aware” campaign initiated by the Sharjah Police General Command. This event attracted 200 participants, including university students and information technology specialists, aiming to enhance awareness about cybersecurity and equip youth with essential skills to...
The UAE is preparing to introduce a unified national platform designed to streamline the licensing process for healthcare workers, as announced by a top official from the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP). This new system will enable medical professionals to work in various public and private healthcare facilities throughout the country, significantly enhancing operational...
American Hospital Dubai has entered a long-term Value Partnership Agreement with Siemens Healthineers, a global leader in medical technology. This partnership aims to boost patient care outcomes through improved operational efficiencies and the introduction of advanced medical imaging technology. The agreement spans ten years and emphasizes a four-point plan to enhance workflow efficiency and patient...
A recent study by TASC reveals that overall salaries in the UAE are expected to rise by four percent across all industries in 2025. This increase is particularly notable for professionals working in high-growth sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), data science, and cybersecurity, where salary hikes will be more significant. The report says that...
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who serves as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, met with Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India, during a visit in the UAE. Sheikh Abdullah took the opportunity to welcome Dr. Jaishankar and offered his congratulations on India’s...
New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has secured a commitment of over US$1 million from the Laidlaw Foundation to create a pioneering partnership in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This initiative will establish the Laidlaw Scholars Programme at NYUAD, which aims to develop the next generation of global leaders. The programme is...