The 2025 Business and Economics Subject Rankings have revealed that two universities in the UAE are among the best globally for business, engineering, and science courses. Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has been recognized as the top institution in the UAE for business and economics, while Khalifa University of Science and Technology (KU) excels in engineering,...
An Emirati woman has successfully addressed a predisposition to cancer before it could develop, thanks to her participation in the UAE’s genome project. Healthcare group M42 officials revealed on the second day of Arab Health that they detected a gene mutation in her report, potentially leading to thyroid cancer. According to Khaleej Times, Hasan Jasem...
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Viktor Orbán, the Prime Minister of Hungary, on Wednesday during his official visit to the UAE. The meeting took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, where both leaders discussed enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation, particularly in areas such as economic development, trade, investment,...
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has launched the “Business Impact” Podcast, announced during the Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition “ACRES 2025.” The event took place from January 22 to 25 and was organized in collaboration with the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD). This podcast aims to emphasize Sharjah’s significance as a strategic...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to play a significant role in addressing water scarcity in the UAE by improving weather modification techniques. Experts at the 7th International Rain Enhancement Forum (IREF), which began in Abu Dhabi, emphasized the ability of AI to enhance predictions and minimize unintended consequences associated with weather interventions. The forum highlighted...
DeepSeek, a new AI model from China, has captured attention in the UAE for its ability to provide responses that users describe as “more natural” compared to its competitor, ChatGPT. However, its launch faced challenges when a large-scale cyberattack hindered many residents from downloading the app on Monday. Despite this setback, DeepSeek’s claims of using...
Dubai is set to host the 16th Fazza Para Athletics Grand Prix from February 10 to 13, 2025, featuring around 400 para-athletes from 52 countries. This event marks the season opener for the 2025 edition of the Fazza International Championships for People of Determination. The championships will also kick off the Grand Prix calendar for...
The e-commerce market in the UAE is experiencing significant growth, with revenue projected to increase at a rate of 8.39 percent from $33.97 billion (Dh125 billion) in 2025 to $46.88 billion (Dh172 billion) by 2029. This growth trend is highlighted in a report by Statista.com, a global online market intelligence provider. As consumers continue to...
EFG Hermes, a leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has been recognized as the top investment bank in the MENA Equity & Equity-Related category for 2024 by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). The firm led the MENA market in equity capital market (ECM) activities, successfully completing 11 Initial Public...
The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) has officially opened its 6th cycle for submissions of innovative research proposals. The programme is offering grants of up to $1.5 million, which is approximately AED 5.5 million, for up to three winning projects. Each project can receive a grant spread over three years, with a...