Ajman’s Department of Tourism Development (ATDD) has announced plans to host the Etihad Ajman Golf Championship on January 24 and 25. The event, sponsored by Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE), aims to promote sports tourism in the emirate, while also encouraging community engagement and youth participation. The announcement was made during a press conference at...
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree appointing H.E. Sultan Ibrahim Abdullah Al-Juwaid as the Assistant Attorney General at the Federal Public Prosecution. H.E. Al-Juwaid brings three decades of experience to this significant role, having served in various key positions within the Federal Public Prosecution. Previously, he was...
Dubai’s private school sector has recorded a 6% rise in student enrolments for the 2024-25 academic year, bringing the total to 387,441 students across 227 institutions. According to the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), this growth reflects the emirate’s thriving education landscape. Ten new private schools opened during this academic year, aligning with Dubai’s...
The UAE is taking steps to deepen its technology partnership with the United States, as highlighted during CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, led discussions with US officials and business leaders to explore new opportunities in innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced technologies....
Sharjah is gearing up for its biggest real estate event yet, as the ACRES 2025 exhibition prepares to welcome over 110 exhibitors. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) in collaboration with the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (SRERD), the event will run from January 22 to 25 at Expo Centre Sharjah....
The Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Zarraf Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project, marking another step towards the UAE’s energy transition. The project, located in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi, will have a capacity of 1,500 megawatts (AC) and is expected to generate enough electricity...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) announced that it hired 113 Emirati women in 2024, accounting for more than half of the 220 UAE Nationals recruited last year. The company revealed its aim to have women occupy 25% of supervisory roles by the end of 2025, with 15% of all roles targeted for women by the end...
The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has announced the end of the extended deadline for employers to pay pension contributions for October and November 2024. This extension, which exempted employers from late payment fees, was previously communicated to federal, government, and private sector entities across the UAE. GPSSA revealed key figures for the...
Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), a hub for innovation under the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), has announced the launch of the second edition of the MIT DesignX Dubai Accelerator (MDXB). The program, which began in September 2023, is run in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Global Growth Hub (GGH). This...
Abu Dhabi City Municipality is promoting environmentally friendly construction practices through the Estidama Pearl Rating System, which evaluates buildings based on sustainability standards. The system, developed under the Department of Municipalities and Transport, requires all government-funded projects to achieve a minimum two-pearl rating, while privately funded ones must meet at least a one-pearl standard to...