The Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2025 commenced with significant discussions highlighting the role of humanity in the development of artificial intelligence. The opening day featured a series of addresses that conveyed both urgent warnings and optimistic views regarding the future of AI technology. During the event, speakers addressed the importance of ensuring that human values...
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative has made significant strides, achieving 93 percent of its key performance indicators either fully or partially since its launch nine years ago, as reported in the latest official assessment. This assessment demonstrates the effectiveness of the program, which focuses on diversifying the economy, empowering citizens, and creating an appealing environment...
The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair has commenced its 34th edition, organized by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre. This much-anticipated event will run until May 5th, showcasing the theme “Knowledge Illuminates Our Community.” Attendees can expect a vibrant cultural exhibition featuring a diverse array of authors, publishers, and literary events. Taking place at the...
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister, announced that the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) produced an economic output exceeding AED 22.35 billion in 2024. This announcement was made following Sheikh Hamdan’s review of the DWTC’s 2024 Economic Impact Assessment Report, which underscores...
Donald Trump is set to visit the United Arab Emirates, marking the first visit by a US president to the country since George W. Bush’s trip 17 years ago. This upcoming visit highlights the ongoing diplomatic ties between the two nations. George W. Bush’s visit in 2008 was significant as it laid the groundwork for...
Dubai’s residential real estate market showed strong performance in the first quarter of 2025, with property transactions rising 23 percent year-on-year, totaling 42 274 sales across both secondary and off-plan markets. This information comes from a recent report by Espace Real Estate. The quarter witnessed robust activity, even amidst early signs of market stabilization, with...
The United Arab Emirates is preparing to launch its national stablecoin, AE Coin, which is expected to significantly change how residents conduct retail payments. The introduction of this stablecoin is anticipated to be a pivotal moment in the financial landscape, especially as it encourages traditional banks to adapt to this evolving payment system. AE Coin...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE hosted the inaugural round of the UAE-Malta Joint Committee in Abu Dhabi. This significant meeting was co-chaired by Ahmed bin Ali AlSayegh, Minister of State, and Dr. Ian Borg, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Malta. Senior officials from both countries also...
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, in collaboration with Etihad Rail, has officially opened a new 1.8-kilometer flyover on Al Yalayis Street. This signal-controlled flyover, which has a three-lane capacity, is designed to improve traffic flow for vehicles traveling to and from Dubai Investment Park. The new infrastructure features a right-turn slip road for vehicles coming...
Khaldoon Al Mubarak, the chairman of the UAE’s Executive Affairs Authority, recently met with officials from the Trump administration in Washington to discuss investment strategies aimed at enhancing the UAE’s financial footprint in the United States. These meetings took place on April 23 and 24 and were focused on advancing investment plans that were initially...