The UAE is experiencing a significant increase in its local medicine production, with expectations of a 40% growth in the coming year. This surge is anticipated to contribute to more affordable medicines across the country. Currently, more than 35 factories are operational nationwide, and the local production growth is driven by the rapid changes that...
Intelex Vision, a company focused on AI-driven video analytics for real-time surveillance, has successfully raised £5.6 million ($7.0 million) in a Series A funding round. This funding was supported by prominent investors including Acurio Ventures, Adara Ventures, and Inveready. The recent investment comes as Intelex Vision reports an impressive growth, with its revenues increasing 11...
The UAE is projected to see a substantial 13 percent net increase in consumer spending intentions for 2025, marking the highest growth rate globally, according to a study released on Monday. This contrasts sharply with global spending intentions, which are anticipated to decline by a net 12 percent, as reported in the 2025 Global Consumer...
On January 13, 2025, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, along with Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at fostering joint investment in artificial intelligence (AI). This agreement...
The World Future Energy Summit 2025, a premier event focused on clean energy and sustainability, is currently underway at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Hosted by Masdar, the summit runs from January 14 to January 16, aligning with Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. It promises high-level debates, innovative product showcases, and opportunities aimed at...
On January 13, 2025, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) in Dubai organized the inaugural Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine Forum. This event focused on reviewing scientific insights related to transboundary animal diseases and agricultural pests, as well as discussing strategies to prevent their entry into the UAE. The forum also aimed to promote...
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with His Excellency Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who was on a working visit to the United Arab Emirates. The meeting took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, where the two leaders discussed how to enhance bilateral relations and cooperation...
Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, the 10th edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) started today. The forum is being held at Madinat Jumeirah and is themed “Sustainable Future.” This event is expected to attract a distinguished group of global...
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, met with Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland, yesterday, on January 13, 2025. The meeting, held at the Za’abeel Palace in Dubai, focused on exploring new avenues for cooperation between the two nations to advance mutual development goals across...
Ben Relles, Head of Content Strategy at the Office of LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffman, led a session on generative AI, which showcased significant advancements in content creation alongside Reid Hoffman’s digital twin, Reid AI. The discussion has shown how generative AI is transforming content creation and community engagement, with the potential to surpass the scale...