PureHealth and its subsidiary SEHA have announced a significant partnership with Cincinnati Children’s, the top children’s hospital in the United States, to enhance pediatric care in Abu Dhabi and the UAE. This collaboration is established through SEHA Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), aiming to bring world-class pediatric expertise to the region. This partnership marks a...
The Futuremakers Women in Tech UAE Accelerator is now inviting applications from female entrepreneurs based in the UAE for its seventh cohort. This initiative is part of Standard Chartered’s broader Futuremakers program, which focuses on fostering economic inclusion for disadvantaged young people. The accelerator operates in partnership with the UAE-based impact platform Companies Creating Change...
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to keep the Base Rate for the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) unchanged at 4.40%. This decision aligns with the recent announcement from the US Federal Reserve, which also chose to maintain its Interest Rate on Reserve Balances (IORB) at the current level. In addition to the...
The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, has announced the opening of registration for the “One Million Saudis in AI – SAMAI” initiative. Citizens of all ages and professional backgrounds are encouraged to sign up for the program...
Top Indian professional universities are making their way to the UAE, as reported in the Arts and Culture section of Gulf Today. The Indian government is actively working to establish institutions like the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in the UAE. Prominent institutions such as IIT Delhi and Symbiosis have already opened their doors, a...
Disney’s CEO recently announced that the upcoming Disneyland theme park, set to be constructed on Yas Island, will draw inspiration from Arab characters and locations. This development is a significant step towards creating a culturally relevant experience for visitors in the region. The theme park is expected to integrate various elements that reflect the rich...
On May 7, 2025, the Emirates Intellectual Property Association took part in a significant celebration organized by the Arab League in Cairo to mark World Intellectual Property Day 2025. The event was themed “Intellectual Property and Music: Singing the Praises of Intellectual Property,” emphasizing the essential role of intellectual property rights in the creative sector....
The UAE recently hosted one of the largest crypto events globally, Token2049, which attracted a record 15 000 attendees to Madinat Jumeirah. This conference alternates between Dubai and Singapore and is named after the sci-fi movie Blade Runner 2049. The venue was packed, showcasing the growing interest in the cryptocurrency sector. Despite facing significant challenges...
The UAE has initiated the National Food Loss and Waste Initiative, known as “ne’ma,” which aims to lead collaborative efforts between government and private sectors to measure food waste across the country. This initiative is critical as it addresses the growing concern of food loss and waste, which is a significant issue in the region....
Sharjah has officially launched the ‘Sharjah GIS Forum’, aimed at fostering digital integration within the region. Eng. Lamia Obaid Al Hosani Al Shamsi, the Director of Sharjah Digital Department, expressed her enthusiasm for the forum, which features a carefully selected group of experts and specialists from both public and private sectors. The primary goal of...