Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded the use of Tabby, a leading instalment payment application, to all its digital platforms. This initiative is designed to enhance payment flexibility for customers using RTA’s services, including public transport, taxi bookings, and parking fees. By integrating Tabby, RTA aims to provide users with the option to...
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ENOC Group and RTA Join Forces to Explore Green Hydrogen for Mobility
ENOC Group has partnered with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to investigate the potential of using green hydrogen in transportation. They have signed a trial agreement aimed at assessing the feasibility of integrating green hydrogen into mobility solutions in Dubai. The collaboration marks a significant step towards sustainable transportation, aligning with Dubai’s commitment to...
Dubai’s RTA Introduces Flexible Payment Options for Traffic Fees and Fines
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has integrated Tabby, an instalment payment platform, across all its digital channels, allowing customers to pay traffic fees, fines, and other services in up to four instalments. This initiative is now available on the RTA website, the RTA app, and the nol Pay app. Previously, RTA had partnered with...
Sharjah Islamic Bank Partners with Environment Authority to Enhance Sustainability Efforts
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has entered a strategic partnership with the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) to promote sustainability initiatives in the emirate of Sharjah. This collaboration aims to foster a sustainable environment through various programs and projects that align with the goals of both organizations. This partnership will focus on enhancing public awareness...
Sharjah Team Wins ‘Most Inspirational’ Award at NASA Space Apps Challenge 2024
The INNOVISIONARIES team from Sharjah has achieved a significant milestone by winning the “Most Inspirational Team” award at the NASA Space Apps Challenge 2024. This prestigious recognition comes after a highly competitive event that attracted 93,000 participants from 163 countries, resulting in 10,000 innovative projects submitted. The Sharjah team was the only representative from the...
Vietnam-UAE Business Forum Scheduled to Boost Economic Ties
The Vietnam-UAE Business and Investment Forum is set to take place on April 10, 2025, in Abu Dhabi. This event marks a significant advancement in strengthening the economic ties and trade relations between Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The forum is organized by the Embassy of Vietnam in the UAE in partnership with...
Gulf Sovereign Wealth Fund Assets Expected to Reach $18 Trillion by 2030
Sovereign wealth funds (SWF) in the Gulf region are experiencing significant growth, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia leading this expansion. A recent report from Deloitte Middle East highlights that total assets under management for global SWFs reached $12 trillion by the end of 2024 and are projected to rise to $18...
Dubai Achieves 5th Place Globally for FinTech in Global Financial Center Index
Dubai has reached a significant milestone by ranking 5th globally for FinTech in the latest Global Financial Center Index. This achievement underscores the city’s transformation into a leading global financial center, largely credited to the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and its efforts over the past 20 years. Additionally, Dubai’s overall ranking improved to 12th...
NYU Abu Dhabi Researchers Create Innovative Lunar Soil Simulant
A team of researchers at the New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Space Exploration Laboratory has successfully developed a new lunar soil simulant known as the Emirates Lunar Simulant. This simulant closely mimics the properties of actual moon dust, allowing for critical testing ahead of the upcoming Emirates Lunar Mission and future lunar expeditions by...
EU Trade Commissioner Suggests Potential Delay on Tariffs Against the USA
European Union Trade Commissioner Maros Sefkovic announced on Thursday that the EU may postpone the implementation of its first set of countermeasures against the United States until mid-April. This decision comes in response to tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump on U.S. imports of steel and aluminum. Sefkovic indicated that the EU is considering...