PureHealth has announced a partnership with the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority (ECA) aimed at improving health outcomes for children across the UAE. This collaboration seeks to provide holistic healthcare solutions that cater specifically to the needs of young children in the region. The initiative will focus on integrating health services with early childhood education...
Viory, a video news agency focused on the Global South, has officially partnered with Abu Dhabi University (ADU) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. This agreement aims to develop joint initiatives in academic programs and research, demonstrating both institutions’ dedication to innovation and educational excellence in the UAE and beyond. The MoU was signed by...
Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) is a key part of making Dubai a world center for medical tourism and healthcare. A full ecosystem of top-notch healthcare services and strategic relationships is what DHCC is doing to change the future of patient care and medical innovation. In an interview, Allae Almanini, COO of Dubai Healthcare City Authority,...
The UAE recently held AI Pandora: The Mystery Box Challenge at GEMS Cambridge International Private School in Sharjah. This significant event was organized by Meritus AI in partnership with PedTech Global, and it attracted over 35 schools, 70 teams, and more than 200 participants who showcased their skills in artificial intelligence (AI). The AI Pandora...
In a groundbreaking move for the delivery services sector, Virgin Mobile UAE has announced the launch of electric motorcycles specifically for its delivery riders. This initiative, developed in partnership with Axiom Telecom, aims to provide an eco-friendly alternative that reduces emissions and aligns with Dubai’s sustainable development goals, as part of the UAE’s Green Agenda...
China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to strengthen their ties with the launch of direct flights between Shanghai and Abu Dhabi, starting April 28. China Eastern Airlines will become the first Chinese airline to operate this route, marking a significant advancement in air connectivity between the two nations. The new Shanghai-Abu Dhabi...
Abu Dhabi schools are now required to accept students with special needs or learning disabilities, thanks to a new policy from the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). This inclusion policy mandates that if a school cannot accommodate a student, it must provide a detailed explanation to ADEK, which will determine whether to...
The UAE has confirmed its commitment to ensuring stability in the oil market by adhering to additional voluntary production adjustments aimed at balancing supply and demand. This announcement comes as Opec+ has decided to implement a planned increase in oil output starting in April 2025. On Monday, Opec+ member countries, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq,...
Start-ups in the Middle East and North Africa region secured $494 million in funding in February 2025, marking a remarkable increase of 457% compared to the same month last year. This data was reported by Wamda and Digital Digest. Entrepreneurs from Saudi Arabia and the UAE were the primary beneficiaries of this fundraising surge, accounting...
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and Austria’s OMV have announced the creation of a new joint venture called Borouge Group International, which is valued at $60 billion. This new entity will combine their shareholdings in Borouge plc and Borealis AG and will also acquire the North American producer NOVA Chemicals Corporation for AED49.2 billion....