The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) reported a significant increase in passenger traffic at Sharjah International Airport, with a total of 17,101,725 passengers welcomed in 2024. This figure represents an impressive 11.4% growth compared to the 15,356,212 passengers recorded in 2023. Additionally, the airport experienced a rise in flight activity, with the total number of flights...
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has given his approval for the establishment of an organic honey products factory and laboratory in the central region of Sharjah. This facility is set to produce not only honey but also pharmaceutical and cosmetic materials that are derived...
International officials at the 15th session of the IRENA Assembly have highlighted the UAE’s remarkable leadership in energy transition initiatives. These efforts are crucial in achieving the global goal of tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030. The assembly began on January 12, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, coinciding with the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025, which...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to enhance its renewable energy capacity to 14.2 gigawatts (GW) by the year 2030, as stated by Ahmed Al Kaabi, the Assistant Undersecretary for the Electricity, Water, and Future Energy Sector at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI). He emphasized the UAE’s leadership role in the global...
UAE recently hosted the ninth High-Level Steering Group Meeting for the Emirati-German Energy and Climate Partnership in Abu Dhabi, focusing on collaborative topics and activities for 2025. This important meeting took place during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025 and was co-chaired by Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry...
The UAE will host the third edition of the World Local Production Forum from April 7 to 9, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The forum will operate under the theme “Advancing Local Production for Health Equity, Global Health Security, and Sustainable Development.” This announcement was made during a press conference at...
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and Khalifa University of Science and Technology have initiated a significant marine research mission off the coast of Abu Dhabi. This mission is being conducted aboard Jaywun, the region’s most advanced marine research vessel, equipped with cutting-edge technology and six laboratories aimed at supporting environmental exploration and climate...
Sheikh Khaled bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Chairman of Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, inaugurated the 20th edition of the SteelFab 2025 exhibition today. This event is recognized as the largest gathering for the metal-manufacturing industry in the Middle East and North Africa. As WAM reports, organized by Expo Centre Sharjah...
Gold and jewellery shoppers in the UAE will not experience any additional costs due to the new VAT regulations issued by the Ministry of Finance last week. Customers will continue to pay the existing 5% VAT on their purchases, a rate that has been in effect since early 2018. This means that the recent changes...
Airfares in the UAE and globally are expected to stay high in 2025 due to strong travel demand, despite predicted low oil prices. This demand will be fueled by corporate, MICE, and bleisure travel, along with regular trips by UAE residents. Rising numbers of tourists and residents, especially in Dubai, will also boost demand. Musafir,...