UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, during his working visit to the UAE. President Aliyev is in the country to participate in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025. His Highness expressed his pleasure in hosting the Azerbaijani leader and thanked...
The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah has successfully completed a significant mangrove planting initiative in the AlQurm Protected Area, Khor Kalba. This project is part of the EPAA’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and combating climate change. In collaboration with Emirates Nature-WWF and the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, along...
The 26th edition of Intersec, recognized as the world’s largest business event focused on security, safety, and fire protection, commenced today at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). This year’s event, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is expected to be the largest and most comprehensive in...
The Finland Embassy in the UAE hosted a significant event on January 14, 2025, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Finland. The celebration took place at the Bab Al Qasr Hotel in Abu Dhabi, marking a milestone in the friendship between the two nations. During the event, Finnish Prime...
Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s largest publicly listed developer, has secured a Dh9 billion ($2.45 billion) sustainability-linked revolving credit facility. The funding, obtained from a group of 15 UAE-based and international banks, strengthens Aldar’s liquidity position, now reaching nearly Dh27 billion. The five-year facility includes both conventional and Islamic financing options and is available in UAE...
The UAE announced a major breakthrough in renewable energy by launching the world’s first facility capable of delivering uninterrupted clean power on a large scale. The project, led by Abu Dhabi-based clean energy firm Masdar in partnership with the Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec), will combine 5 gigawatts of solar power and 19 gigawatt...
Employees across the UAE are increasingly asking for higher housing, transportation, and school allowances as living expenses continue to climb. Recruitment consultants say the rising costs of rent and transportation, especially in Dubai, are driving these demands. Mayank Patel, Senior Vice President at Adecco, explained that many workers are now requesting adjustments to their salary...
The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group. Mohamed Bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, led the UAE delegation at the Board of Governors’ consultative meeting held in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The meeting focused on shaping a ten-year strategic framework for the...
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has announced the installation of smart electronic gates on the Dubai-Hatta road and other important roads in desert regions. This initiative, revealed in a social media post on X, aims to improve traffic flow and prevent stray animals from crossing onto the road, which will help reduce...
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) has launched the first national guidelines for treating Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients in the United Arab Emirates. This initiative was developed by a dedicated scientific task force that includes members of the Society’s Medical Advisory Committee. The guidelines aim to provide optimal medical support for individuals living with MS...