ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) and AstraZeneca FZ LLC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a collaborative public health initiative aimed at improving outcomes for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the Abu Dhabi Emirate. The MoU was signed on May 13, 2025, by Dr. Omniyat...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has begun accepting applications for its new multiple-entry visa, known as the ‘blue visa’. This visa is valid for 180 days, or six months, from the date of entry. It offers a 10-year residency to individuals who have made significant contributions in specific fields recognized by the UAE’s Federal Authority...
Elon Musk, the billionaire tech entrepreneur and CEO of SpaceX, announced on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia has approved the use of his satellite internet service, Starlink, for aviation and maritime sectors. He expressed gratitude to the Kingdom for this approval during the Saudi-US Investment Forum, which coincided with a visit led by the White House....
The FoodTech Challenge (FTC) has announced 42 innovative early-stage startups as semifinalists for their technology-driven solutions aimed at transforming global food systems. This year’s competition is organized by the International Affairs Office at the UAE Presidential Court and Tamkeen, in partnership with the Gates Foundation, ne’ma (the UAE’s Food Loss and Waste Initiative), and Silal,...
Australia’s Woodside Energy announced on Wednesday that it is exploring opportunities for collaboration with Saudi Aramco, which may acquire a stake in its $17.5 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Louisiana. Following the announcement, shares in Woodside, the country’s top gas producer, surged nearly 4%. The agreement could also enable Aramco to secure LNG...
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi announced on Tuesday that the company plans to launch self-driving vehicles in Saudi Arabia this year. He indicated that Uber is in discussions with partners in the autonomous driving sector and several ministries in the Kingdom to bring this technology to the local market. During a panel discussion at the Saudi-US...
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have formalized their first bilateral security agreement aimed at combating transnational crimes. This significant agreement was announced by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Tuesday. During a high-level meeting in Abu Dhabi last week, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla and UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister...
Hassana Investment Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Franklin Templeton, amounting to $150 million, aimed at boosting the private credit market in Saudi Arabia. This agreement is particularly significant as it seeks to expand access to alternative financing for mid-sized companies, which constitute almost half of the country’s employment yet receive less...
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reviewed the latest initiatives and flagship programs launched by the Federal Youth Authority, which are designed to support young Emirati talent. This review occurred during a meeting with a delegation from the Authority, alongside members of local youth councils and the Emirates Youth Council. During...
US chip maker Nvidia has announced a partnership with Saudi Arabia’s AI startup Humain, which is backed by the country’s sovereign wealth fund. As part of this collaboration, Nvidia will ship 18 000 AI chips to Saudi Arabia to support the development of a new data center project. This partnership was unveiled during a recent...