Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has achieved the ISO 30401:2018 certification in Knowledge Management Systems, a significant milestone that enhances its knowledge management framework by integrating international best practices. The certification was awarded through LRQA after the organization successfully passed several external audit sessions verifying its structured methodology. This certification strengthens Dubai Culture’s...
e& UAE and evision have introduced STARZ ON Business, a groundbreaking over-the-top (OTT) TV service designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and enterprise customers. This innovative service aims to change how businesses engage and entertain their clients by offering a blend of live TV and video on demand (VoD) content tailored to various...
Ninety One Plc is actively buying stocks from the United Arab Emirates as investors seek alternatives that are less vulnerable to the ongoing trade war initiated by former President Donald Trump. The firm’s emerging-markets equity team, which oversees $11 billion in assets, is particularly favoring the UAE for its “uncorrelated markets” in relation to U.S....
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has announced a new initiative to offer scholarships to outstanding Emirati students in more than 100 academic disciplines. This program covers elite and creative specialisations, with current beneficiaries including 1,222 students enrolled in 150 universities worldwide. Applications for the Abu Dhabi Scholarships Programme (Batch 2025) are...
Three plots of land in Downtown Dubai have been sold for a total profit of AED715 million, showcasing the substantial growth and investment opportunities within the city’s real estate sector. The transactions were completed within a span of five days last month, yielding individual profits of AED225 million, AED290 million, and AED200 million for the...
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s national security adviser, is set to travel to Washington to urge the Trump administration to relax export controls on advanced semiconductors. This meeting comes at the request of President Trump and is expected to involve key US cabinet officials, including the secretaries of commerce, treasury, and national...
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), conducted an inspection of several electricity infrastructure projects managed by DEWA. This visit aimed to evaluate the progress and quality of ongoing initiatives that are crucial for enhancing the electrical grid in Dubai. During the inspection, Al...
The Dubai Future Foundation has launched the fourth edition of its report titled “Future Opportunities: The Global 50.” This annual report has now identified a total of 200 future opportunities since its inception. The latest edition aims to highlight emerging sectors and innovations that could shape the global economy in the coming years. The report...
Property owners in Abu Dhabi will now face hefty fines for any fencing, enclosing, or covering of their properties that distorts the public appearance. This initiative follows new regulations introduced by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) that are designed to preserve the aesthetic integrity of public spaces throughout the emirate. According to Clause...
Dubailand is poised to become an attractive destination for homebuyers and investors, thanks to the forthcoming expansion of Dubai Metro’s Blue Line. This expansion will enhance accessibility to schools, colleges, and various leisure and lifestyle options, positioning Dubailand as a favorable choice for both end-users and tenants. Investors are particularly optimistic, believing that the area...