The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2025 is set to enhance the landscape of enterprise and innovation through its Startup Town Zone, which is powered by du, a leading telecommunications and digital services provider. This year, the zone will feature over 150 startup pods, creating a vibrant and connected environment for individuals eager to impact the...
On January 20, 2025, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan engaged in a telephone conversation with His Excellency Dick Schoof, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The discussion centered on enhancing strategic cooperation between the two nations, with a specific focus on economic, investment, and development sectors. Both leaders...
Abu Dhabi has been ranked as the world’s safest city for 2025, marking the ninth consecutive year it has achieved this status since 2017. This ranking comes from the online database Numbeo, which evaluated 382 cities globally. The emirate’s commitment to pioneering security plans, strategies, and initiatives has played a significant role in securing this...
Dubai is set to enhance day-to-day care, rehabilitation, and inclusion for People of Determination this year, as the global population of individuals with disabilities stands at 1.3 billion and is projected to reach two billion by 2050, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The increase is attributed to factors such as ageing, diseases, wars,...
The Dubai Hub for Made in Italy, operated by Italiacamp EMEA, is playing a vital role in helping Italian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) thrive in the competitive UAE market. As the UAE positions itself as a global center for innovation and trade, Italian businesses are seizing unique opportunities to expand their presence in the...
Dubai Chamber of Commerce announced impressive achievements for 2024, with active membership reaching 258,318 by the end of the year. This marks an annual growth of 18 percent compared to 2023. Additionally, the chamber welcomed 70,500 new companies into its membership, reflecting a 3 percent increase, underscoring Dubai’s appeal as a prime location for businesses...
The Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) has launched the “Dubai AI Seal,” aimed at promoting trust among reputable artificial intelligence (AI) companies and establishing Dubai as a global leader in AI. This initiative was introduced under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who serves as the Crown Prince...
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the UAE’s leading Shariah-compliant lender, has increased its ownership in Turkey’s T.O.M. Group of Companies to 25%. This marks a rise from its earlier 20% stake, utilizing an option tied to its initial acquisition in September 2023, according to Zawya. The T.O.M. Group consists of several financial entities, including T.O.M. Katılım...
Ajman witnessed a major boost in its economy during 2024, with the Business Confidence Index (BCI) climbing to 135 points, according to the Department of Economic Development in Ajman (Ajman DED). This increase reflects growing optimism among businesses and investors about the emirate’s economic future. The BCI includes both current and future business confidence. While...
The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) is investing up to AED107,435,000 to enhance water transmission and distribution networks in Kalba city. These projects are designed to address the growing demand for water, which is essential for various development initiatives in the city, according to a statement from SEWA. Youssef Al Hammadi, Director of...