The year 2024 witnessed a surge in technological advancements, with generative AI becoming a hot topic across industries such as retail, healthcare, logistics, and energy. According to Mirek Dusek, managing director at the World Economic Forum (WEF), humanity is now entering the “intelligent age,” marked by the rapid growth of technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum...
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Sharjah Launches New Financing Program to Boost Industrial Projects
Sharjah is stepping up its efforts to support entrepreneurs in the industrial sector. Ruwad, the Sharjah SME program, has unveiled a new industrial financing initiative that offers loans of up to Dhs800,000. The program also includes flexible payment plans and grace periods to help new businesses thrive. Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud, Chairman of Sharjah...
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ECAE Achieves Record Growth and Strengthens UAE’s Education Sector
The Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) has reported significant milestones in 2024, including a 131% increase in student enrolment for the 2024–2025 academic year. This surge effectively doubled its student body, highlighting growing interest in its educational programs. The college also achieved a 100% employment rate for its graduates, showcasing the success of its...
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Dubai’s New Smart Rental Index: Higher Ratings Needed for Rent Hikes
Dubai landlords looking to raise rents will now need to improve their property ratings under a new smart rental index launched by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The index, which aims to ensure fair rental values and promote trust among landlords, tenants, and investors, was unveiled on Thursday. The system links rent increases to a...
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Dubai Art Season 2025: A Celebration of Creativity
Dubai is set to come alive with creativity as Dubai Art Season 2025 kicks off from 4 January to 20 April. Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, this year’s theme, “Take a Walk on the Art Side”, focuses on enriching...
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Dubai New Year’s Eve saw 2.5m People use public transport
Dubai’s public transport system saw a significant increase in usage during New Year’s Eve 2025 celebrations, with a total of 2,502,474 passengers recorded, according to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). This marks a 9.3% rise compared to the 2,288,631 passengers reported on the same occasion last year. The Dubai Metro carried the highest number...
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UAE Celebrates 2024 as Its Best Year for Growth and Development
The UAE has declared 2024 as its most successful year in terms of economic and developmental progress since the nation’s founding. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, shared this milestone during the first UAE Cabinet meeting of the year. In a...
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Ruler of Sharjah Bids Farewell to Kuwaiti Consul General
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, met with His Excellency Ali Salem Al Dhaidi, the Consul General of Kuwait, on Thursday morning at Al Badee Palace. The visit marked the end of Al Dhaidi’s term in the UAE. During the meeting, His Highness welcomed the...
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Dubai Culture and Google Announce 2nd MENA Creatives Bootcamp
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in partnership with Google, has opened applications for the second edition of the ‘MENA Creatives Bootcamp – AI & Innovation Edition.’ This initiative aims to empower creatives in the UAE and the MENA region by enhancing their skills and helping them use advanced technology and artificial intelligence (AI)...
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Emirati Broker Achieves AED 205 Million in Sales for Sixth Year Straight
For the sixth consecutive year, Walid Al Zarouni, Chairman of W Capital, has been recognized as one of the top-selling Emirati real estate brokers in Dubai. The total value of his sales in 2024 reached nearly AED 205 million, highlighting his consistent performance in the city’s competitive property market. Speaking to Al Bayan, Al Zarouni...