Artificial Intelligence (AI) is central to the transformation of the UAE, fueling innovation in both government and business sectors. This shift towards a digital-first economy is being significantly advanced by e& enterprise, the digital transformation division of the global technology group e&. Khalid Murshed, the CEO of e& enterprise, spearheads the provision of advanced solutions...
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, known as du, has released remarkable financial results for the year 2024. The telecom operator reported a net profit surge of 49.1 percent, reaching AED 2.49 billion. Additionally, company revenues saw a 7.3 percent increase, totaling AED 14.64 billion, as reported by state media. The board of directors at du has...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is rapidly establishing itself as a leading destination for medical tourism, underscored by its strategic location, high-quality infrastructure, and world-class healthcare services. The global medical tourism market was valued at $47 billion last year and is projected to reach $111 billion by 2029. In the Middle East, the UAE is...
An important initiative to promote environmentally friendly logistics in the United Arab Emirates has been unveiled by United Diesel, a branch of the Al Rostamani Group. To meet the growing need for environmentally friendly and effective logistics solutions, they are introducing fully electric trucks in collaboration with Yutong, a world leader in electric commercial vehicles....
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, has called on UAE-based firms, including Etisalat and the global technology group e&, to enhance their investments in Pakistan’s telecom sector. During a meeting in Dubai with Khalifa Al Shamsi, the CEO of e& life and e& international, Dar emphasized that Pakistan...
Geely, a Chinese automaker, has dramatically changed its presence in the UAE automotive market, with its latest showroom opening in Al Ain. This expansion signifies Geely’s rapid growth, as the brand has seen its sales double over the past year. In 2024, Geely sold 9,016 cars in the UAE, marking a 100% increase from the...
The United Arab Emirates has solidified its status as a global leader by making substantial investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and data center infrastructure. This strategic focus on innovation and technological advancement is evident through various projects that aim to enhance both government and private sector performance. Recently, Hussain Sajwani, the Emirati owner of DAMAC...
The Arab Parliament is working on modern legislation to speed up digital transformation across Arab countries, with particular attention to artificial intelligence (AI) and its governance. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, during the World Government Summit 2025 (WGS) as reported by WAM. Al Yamahi explained that the parliament aims to...
The American University in Dubai (AUD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine (Penn Medicine) to set up a new School of Medicine in Dubai. This partnership aims to enhance medical education in the UAE, with Penn Medicine, ranked third among U.S. research-focused medical schools, contributing...
GE Aerospace has announced plans to invest an additional $10 million in the Middle East, aimed at strengthening the region’s manufacturing capabilities and meeting rising demand for engine services. The new investment is part of the company’s global $1 billion commitment to maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations, unveiled in 2024. The funds will be...