His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has successfully concluded a visit to the United States. The primary goal of this visit was to strengthen cooperation in various areas, including economic development, trade, artificial intelligence, and regional security. Credit: The National During his time...
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC, commonly known as Taqa, has begun discussions to acquire a stake in Spain’s Naturgy Energy Group SA. Taqa’s chairman, Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, who also serves as the UAE Minister of Investment, visited Spain to meet with executives from CriteriaCaixa SA, Naturgy’s largest shareholder, to explore potential investment opportunities. This...
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE has issued a warning about the spread of unauthorized and fraudulent online links and forms that falsely claim to process exemption requests related to overseas study. The Ministry emphasized that it has not authorized or endorsed any such links or forms outside of its...
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai AI Campus, which is a DIFC initiative and serves as the largest dedicated hub for AI companies in the region. This collaboration aims to advance human capital development and prepare the workforce for the future in both public...
When it opens in 2029, the first station of the Dubai Metro Blue Line will be the tallest metro station in the world, standing at 74 metres. This station, named Emaar Properties, will be located in the Dubai Creek Harbour area. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, described the station...
Dubai’s biggest developer, Emaar, has introduced a new digital platform named ‘VYOM’, designed to enable property investors to buy and sell Emaar homes directly. This innovative tool allows users to create property listings, upload images, and manage inquiries independently, eliminating the need for brokers in the resale process. The VYOM platform aims to empower property...
Emirates NBD, a prominent financial services brand in the UAE, has launched the fourth cohort of its National Digital Talent Incubator (NDTI) program. This initiative is designed to support the next generation of Emirati fintech founders. The program is supported by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Innovation Hub, global payments leader Visa, and technology...
The Financial Services Authority (FSRA), the regulatory arm of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) located in Abu Dhabi, has announced amendments to its digital asset regulatory framework. These changes are effective immediately, according to a press release from the FSRA. The amendments come after extensive industry engagement and feedback on Consultation Paper No. 11 of...
Her Excellency Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, the Minister of State for International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates, recently conducted a working visit to the Czech Republic. This visit took place on the margins of the GLOBSEC 2025 conference, where key discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral ties were held. Credit: MOFA During her visit,...
Emirates Airline has significantly expanded its operations in Cambodia by launching a new flight route connecting Dubai to Siem Reap. This strategic development comes after the successful inaugural flight that landed at the newly opened Siem Reap Angkor International Airport on June 3, 2025. The new service is aimed at boosting bilateral relations and supporting...