Dubai Police and Majid Al Futtaim Properties have officially signed the ‘Residential Communities Security Project Charter’ with the goal of enhancing safety in Dubai and establishing it as the world’s safest city. The signing took place on January 16, 2025, at the Dubai Police Officers Club and was attended by key figures including Major General...
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Project Management Institute (PMI) during the 10th edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) 2025. Under this agreement, PMI will serve as an Organising Partner for future editions of the forum, actively participating in its events and activities. The...
Venture asset manager Sigma Capital has launched the Sigma Capital Fund I, a $100 million initiative aimed at reinforcing the UAE’s position as a leader in blockchain innovation and institutional investment. This fund is designed to stimulate advancements in Web3, specifically targeting early-stage ventures in the region and beyond. The scope of the Fund includes...
Driss El Hilali, who serves as the President of the Arab Taekwondo Federation and the Mediterranean Union of Taekwondo, as well as the First Vice President of the African Taekwondo Union and a member of the International Taekwondo Federation, has commended the United Arab Emirates for its substantial contributions to the development of taekwondo. He...
During the World Future Energy Summit at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, BEEAH announced plans to build the Middle East’s first commercial-scale waste-to-hydrogen plant in Al Sajaa, Sharjah. The project is a collaboration with the UAE’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) and international technology firms Chinook Hydrogen from the UK and Air Water from Japan....
Governor of Alaska, Mike Dunleavy, underscored the importance of the sustainable development sector as a foundation for a prosperous future during his remarks at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. He stressed that international collaboration between the UAE and Alaska is essential, as such partnerships promote the sharing of expertise and innovative solutions aimed at achieving common...
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has maintained its position as the busiest international airport in the world for 2024, accommodating 60.236 million airline seats. This figure represents a 7 percent increase compared to the previous year, as reported by global aviation consultancy OAG. Notably, this year’s seat count is also 12 percent higher than the pre-pandemic...
At the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE), in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), RAK Municipality, and RAK Public Services Department, announced a series of ambitious sustainability initiatives. These initiatives are designed to support the resolutions of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member...
H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, met with a delegation from the UAE Journalists Association. This delegation included prominent media leaders and journalists from the Gulf region, the Arab world, and other global communities. The meeting took place at his Palace in Saqr bin...
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is strategically harnessing the rising global demand for sustainable finance to diversify its economies and advance towards net-zero goals. A new report by KPMG Lower Gulf and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) highlights the critical role that sustainable finance plays in fostering economic growth, job creation, and diversification throughout the...