Janus Marine and Defense, a marine autonomy specialist based in the United States, in collaboration with Nexus Remote Solutions, has announced plans to establish a new remote operations center (ROC) for uncrewed vessels in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This center will focus on the testing, leasing, and maintenance of these vessels. The ROC, named...
Gulf Air, the national airline of Bahrain, has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Oman’s SalamAir to provide technical maintenance services. This agreement will enable Gulf Air to offer SalamAir a range of support, including line maintenance, base maintenance, and workshop assistance. Mazin Saleh, Gulf Air’s Chief Technical Officer, highlighted that this partnership represents...
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) is reportedly considering acquiring energy assets from the Mubadala Investment Company, according to sources familiar with the situation. Negotiations initially began late last year, but discussions have since stalled due to disagreements over asset valuation. The potential deal is estimated to be worth around $10 billion. Sources indicated that...
Sharjah’s real estate sector showed significant growth in February 2025, with total transactions valued at AED3.5 billion ($952.99 million). This reflects an increase in activity compared to February 2024, when transactions amounted to AED3.1 billion and involved 4 458 deals. The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department reported that a total of 7 768 transactions were...
Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the National Security Adviser of the United Arab Emirates and brother of President Mohamed bin Zayed, is scheduled to visit Washington, D.C. His visit aims to advocate for relaxed U.S. export controls on advanced semiconductors, which are vital for the development of artificial intelligence, and to explore potential investment...
The National Human Rights Authority of the UAE participated as an observer in the annual meeting of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions. This significant event took place in Geneva, highlighting the UAE’s commitment to human rights issues on an international platform. During this meeting, representatives from various national institutions convened to discuss...
S&S Developments and Evolutions have officially launched Lume Residences, a new residential project located in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Dubai. This development features a total of 178 residences within a structure that includes ground plus four podium levels and 14 floors above. Lume Residences follows the successful debut of Rise Residences, which sold out just...
The UAE’s Etihad-SAT is scheduled to launch on March 15, Saturday, at 10:39 a.m. (UAE time) from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, utilizing SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. This satellite marks a significant milestone as the first Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite developed by the UAE, created in partnership with South Korea’s Satrec Initiative....
Ajman University (AU) has achieved a recognition by being ranked among the 51-100 best institutions worldwide in the fields of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. This accolade was announced by the university on March 13, 2025, and reflects AU’s commitment to excellence in these rapidly evolving disciplines. The ranking was released as part of a...
RIZ & MONA Consultancy, a prominent provider of corporate services, has officially announced its acquisition of IBGME, which is recognized for its expertise in corporate structuring and UAE company formation. This strategic acquisition is set to strengthen RIZ & MONA’s position within the business setup industry, enhancing its offerings in UAE company formation, offshore incorporations,...