On March 17, 2025, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reinforced their economic relationship during a significant meeting held at the Ministry of Railways. Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi met with Ahmed Al-Tahiri, the First Secretary of the UAE to Pakistan, to discuss the potential for increased collaboration, particularly in the railway sector....
Etihad Airways has announced a transformative UAE National Talent Development Strategy that aims to empower Emirati professionals and cultivate local expertise. This initiative positions Etihad as a leading employer for UAE Nationals, especially as the aviation sector in the UAE continues to expand rapidly. The strategy focuses on increasing the hiring of Emirati talent across...
Regent, a US company specializing in electric passenger sea planes, has announced plans to secure additional orders for its prototype from clients in the UAE and Egypt by the end of May. The company is backed by the UAE defense firm Edge Group, which invested $250 million to support the development of Regent’s innovative aircraft...
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has announced a remarkable 20 percent increase in compliance among licensing providers with local regulations throughout 2024. This improvement reflects RTA’s commitment to enhancing the business environment and ensuring adherence to high standards of quality and transparency within Dubai’s licensing sector. In 2024, the authority conducted approximately...
His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, emphasized the importance of strengthening economic and technology partnerships with the United States during his recent discussions with members of the Trump administration. This meeting took place on Monday as part of Sheikh Tahnoon’s official visit to...
A recent survey conducted by Visa reveals that nearly 50% of consumers in the UAE who use digital payments have fallen victim to online scams. The survey indicates that 15% of the respondents have experienced being scammed on multiple occasions. Despite the rise in sophisticated scams, a significant number of UAE consumers are willing to...
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has announced the opening of its Tokenisation Regulatory Sandbox, inviting firms to express their interest in participating. This initiative aims to support companies looking to offer tokenised investment products and services within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Firms have until April 24 to submit their Expressions of Interest....
Rabdan Academy has made history by becoming the first higher education institution in the UAE to receive the prestigious Institutional Excellence Certificate “Validated by EFQM” from the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM). This achievement underscores the Academy’s commitment to excellence in education, training, and research, particularly in the fields of safety, security, defense, emergency...
Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed, the Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, met with officials from the Trump administration and various business leaders on Monday. The discussions focused on enhancing economic partnerships, energy investments, and advancements in artificial intelligence. During the meeting, Sheikh Tahnoun emphasized the importance of deepening collaboration between the UAE...
The trade relationship between the UAE and the U.S. has strengthened significantly, with merchandise trade growing by 9.47% to reach $34.43 billion in 2024. This increase is up from $31.45 billion in 2023, highlighting a robust economic partnership that has developed over more than five decades. The recent visit of H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed...