Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) firms will be allowed to hire remote workers starting April 1 under new employment regulations issued by the ADGM Registration Authority (RA). The updated rules aim to provide clearer guidelines for employers and employees, focusing on flexibility and adaptability in the workplace. The new regulations expand the definition of an...
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Dubai Unveils First Flying Taxi Station, Named DXV
Dubai has officially named its first flying taxi station as Dubai International Vertiport (DXV). Located near Dubai International Airport (DXB), DXV is the first of four planned stations under the emirate’s initial air taxi infrastructure network. Operations are expected to begin in 2026, marking a significant step forward for urban mobility in the UAE. The...
Saudi Arabia Eyes IPO Boom with 56 Listings in Two Years
Saudi Arabia is set for a surge in initial public offerings (IPOs) over the next two years, with up to 56 new listings expected, according to Al Rajhi Capital. Dr. Sultan Altowaim, Head of Research at Al Rajhi Capital, shared that seven IPOs have already been approved or closed, with two scheduled for listing this...
Ajman to Host Etihad Golf Championship This January
Ajman’s Department of Tourism Development (ATDD) has announced plans to host the Etihad Ajman Golf Championship on January 24 and 25. The event, sponsored by Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE), aims to promote sports tourism in the emirate, while also encouraging community engagement and youth participation. The announcement was made during a press conference at...
UAE President Appoints New Assistant Attorney General
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree appointing H.E. Sultan Ibrahim Abdullah Al-Juwaid as the Assistant Attorney General at the Federal Public Prosecution. H.E. Al-Juwaid brings three decades of experience to this significant role, having served in various key positions within the Federal Public Prosecution. Previously, he was...
Dubai Private Schools See 6% Jump in Enrolment for 2024-25
Dubai’s private school sector has recorded a 6% rise in student enrolments for the 2024-25 academic year, bringing the total to 387,441 students across 227 institutions. According to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), this growth reflects the emirate’s thriving education landscape. Ten new private schools opened during this academic year, aligning with Dubai’s...
UAE Strengthens Tech Ties with US at CES 2025
The UAE is taking steps to deepen its technology partnership with the United States, as highlighted during CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, led discussions with US officials and business leaders to explore new opportunities in innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced technologies....
ACRES 2025 to Host Record-Breaking 110 Exhibitors in Sharjah
Sharjah is gearing up for its biggest real estate event yet, as the ACRES 2025 exhibition prepares to welcome over 110 exhibitors. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in collaboration with the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD), the event will run from January 22 to 25 at Expo Centre Sharjah....
EWEC Seeks Proposals for Zarraf Solar Power Project
The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Zarraf Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project, marking another step towards the UAE’s energy transition. The project, located in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi, will have a capacity of 1,500 megawatts (AC) and is expected to generate enough electricity...
EGA Hires Over 110 Emirati Women in 2024
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) announced that it hired 113 Emirati women in 2024, accounting for more than half of the 220 UAE Nationals recruited last year. The company revealed its aim to have women occupy 25% of supervisory roles by the end of 2025, with 15% of all roles targeted for women by the end...