Emirates NBD, one of the key banking groups in the MENAT region, has revived its popular Mega Foreign Exchange and Trade promotion, offering SMEs exciting rewards. With prizes totaling AED 2 million, the campaign aims to encourage businesses to enhance their cross-border payment and trade operations. Running until March 31, 2025, the promotion offers daily...
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Japan’s Tokai Optical Starts Lens Manufacturing in Sharjah
Tokai Optical, a leading Japanese company specializing in medical lenses, has officially started its manufacturing operations at the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone). The company’s new facility, which spans 4,300 square feet, was inaugurated earlier this year with an initial investment of over AED 8 million. The factory’s first phase aims to produce...
UAE Cabinet Launches New Cybersecurity and Innovation Strategies
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, approved significant national strategies during its meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. A key highlight was the approval of the National Cybersecurity Strategy, which focuses on creating a secure digital environment. The...
Epson Opens New Innovation Centre in Dubai Production City
Epson, a leading name in technology, has opened its Innovation Centre in Dubai Production City, part of TECOM Group. The new facility aims to showcase cutting-edge solutions while focusing on sustainability and digital transformation. The opening ceremony saw the attendance of key figures, including Yasunori Ogawa, CEO of Seiko Epson Corporation, and senior representatives from...
UAE Golden Visa Simplified for Content Creators
The UAE has made it easier for content creators, social media influencers, and filmmakers to live and work in the country with the introduction of the UAE Golden Visa for Content Creators. This visa offers long-term residency for up to 10 years without the need for a sponsor, giving creative professionals the freedom to focus...
UAE Forms Council to Boost Logistics, Reviews Key Infrastructure Projects
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved the establishment of the Emirates Council for Logistics Integration during a meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Mohammed announced on Twitter that the council aims to...
Abu Dhabi Scholarships Programme 2025 Now Open for Applications
Abu Dhabi has opened applications for its 2025 Scholarships Programme, giving Emirati students the chance to pursue studies in over 100 fields at prestigious institutions worldwide. The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) announced that registration for the programme is now open and will remain so until April 30, 2025. Launched in 2015,...
DIEZ and Dubai Land Department team up to drive innovation in real estate technology
Dubai is taking a significant step forward in supporting the property technology (Proptech) sector. The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) and the Dubai Land Department (DLD) have joined forces to promote innovation and growth in this field. The partnership aims to support research, development, and the adoption of modern technologies in real estate. It...
Sharjah Traffic Diversion Cuts Commute Time to Just 3 Minutes
Residents in Sharjah’s Al Tawoon, Al Majaz, Al Khan, and Al Mamzar areas are finding their daily commutes much smoother thanks to a newly opened traffic diversion on Al Tawoon Street. The route, aimed at easing long-standing congestion, has drastically reduced travel times, cutting what once took 20 minutes down to just three or four...
Dubai Offers Easy Installment Option for Government Fees
Dubai residents, citizens, and visitors now have the option to pay government fees and fines in easy installments. This new feature comes with the integration of Tabby, a buy-now-pay-later service, into the DubaiPay platform, announced by Digital Dubai and the Department of Finance. The move aligns with Dubai’s Cashless Strategy, aiming to boost digital transformation...