On January 16, 2025, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, will honor six distinguished winners of the Great Arab Minds 2024 initiative at a ceremony held at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. This initiative is the largest of its kind in the Arab...
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has officially launched a nationwide competition for public schools called ‘My School… My Identity’. This initiative invites both students and teachers to creatively transform their schools into lively spaces that celebrate the rich Emirati cultural heritage. According to WAM, Sarah Al Amiri, the Minister of Education, said that the competition...
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced that it has successfully received the first signal from MBZ-SAT. This achievement confirms that all systems of the satellite are functioning efficiently following its launch into orbit. MBZ-SAT is the most advanced satellite in the region, and it has begun its mission to provide data that supports...
The Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR) has announced the agenda for the 2nd edition of the ‘Mufakiru Al Emarat’ Forum, which is set to take place on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Abu Dhabi. The announcement was made during a press conference held on Wednesday, where a video presentation outlined the project’s...
Dubai has established itself as a premier destination for international conferences and corporate meetings in 2024, successfully securing the opportunity to host a remarkable total of 437 events. This achievement, driven by Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau that operates under the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, represents a 20% increase...
ADNOC Gas plc, in partnership with Baker Hughes, has made a significant advancement in energy technology by successfully installing British climate technology firm Levidian’s patented LOOP technology at the Habshan Gas Processing Plant. This installation marks a historic moment as it is the first deployment of this technology at an operational gas processing site. The...
The UAE’s MBZ-SAT satellite has successfully lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This significant launch, which took place on Tuesday, 14 January 2025, is another important milestone in the UAE’s ambitious space program. The satellite was developed by Emirati engineers at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space...
The Prime Minister of Finland, Petteri Orpo, visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi on January 15, 2025. He was accompanied by Tuula Johanna Yrjola, the Finnish Ambassador to the UAE. This visit highlights the continued diplomatic and cultural engagement between Finland and the United Arab Emirates. ARN News reported, that during the...
Forte Healthcare, a prominent provider of innovative healthcare solutions, has launched its enhanced Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) services specifically designed for the needs of hospitals and clinics in Dubai. These advanced services aim to streamline financial operations, reduce claim rejections, and ensure compliance with the regulations set by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). Karan Rekhi,...
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has clarified that cryptocurrency mining for personal accounts will not be subject to the UAE’s value-added tax (VAT). This announcement was made on Tuesday, addressing the growing interest in cryptocurrencies among residents. However, the FTA specified that if an individual mines cryptocurrency on behalf of someone else, this service will...