The Sharjah Women’s Sports Club achieved notable success at the UAE Fencing Cup, which took place at the Al Mazhar Sports Hall in Dubai. Over three days of competitive events, the club’s athletes secured a total of 13 medals, demonstrating their significant growth and competitiveness in high-level sports. On the first day of the tournament,...
The UAE has officially launched what it claims is the world’s first and largest 24-hour power project that integrates solar photovoltaic technology with battery storage. This groundbreaking initiative aims to provide 1 gigawatt of baseload electricity. The announcement was made by Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, the Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and chairman of...
The RAK Biggest Weight Loss Challenge (RBWLC) is returning for its fifth year, allowing UAE residents to earn up to Dhs300 for each kilogram lost. This 12-week challenge will run from February 21 to May 22, making it not only a chance to get fit but also to potentially earn money while doing so. Participants...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is central to the transformation of the UAE, fueling innovation in both government and business sectors. This shift towards a digital-first economy is being significantly advanced by e& enterprise, the digital transformation division of the global technology group e&. Khalid Murshed, the CEO of e& enterprise, spearheads the provision of advanced solutions...
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, known as du, has released remarkable financial results for the year 2024. The telecom operator reported a net profit surge of 49.1 percent, reaching AED 2.49 billion. Additionally, company revenues saw a 7.3 percent increase, totaling AED 14.64 billion, as reported by state media. The board of directors at du has...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is rapidly establishing itself as a leading destination for medical tourism, underscored by its strategic location, high-quality infrastructure, and world-class healthcare services. The global medical tourism market was valued at $47 billion last year and is projected to reach $111 billion by 2029. In the Middle East, the UAE is...
An important initiative to promote environmentally friendly logistics in the United Arab Emirates has been unveiled by United Diesel, a branch of the Al Rostamani Group. To meet the growing need for environmentally friendly and effective logistics solutions, they are introducing fully electric trucks in collaboration with Yutong, a world leader in electric commercial vehicles....
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, has called on UAE-based firms, including Etisalat and the global technology group e&, to enhance their investments in Pakistan’s telecom sector. During a meeting in Dubai with Khalifa Al Shamsi, the CEO of e& life and e& international, Dar emphasized that Pakistan...
Geely, a Chinese automaker, has dramatically changed its presence in the UAE automotive market, with its latest showroom opening in Al Ain. This expansion signifies Geely’s rapid growth, as the brand has seen its sales double over the past year. In 2024, Geely sold 9,016 cars in the UAE, marking a 100% increase from the...
The United Arab Emirates has solidified its status as a global leader by making substantial investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and data center infrastructure. This strategic focus on innovation and technological advancement is evident through various projects that aim to enhance both government and private sector performance. Recently, Hussain Sajwani, the Emirati owner of DAMAC...