The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has confirmed that all Coca-Cola products available in the UAE are safe and comply with local food safety standards. This statement comes in response to reports about Coca-Cola recalling some of its beverages in Europe due to elevated levels of chlorate detected at a production facility in...
Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and the UAE Media Council, met with Neil Stephen, General Manager of Rockstar Games, during the latter’s visit to the UAE. The meeting aimed to explore ways to strengthen ties in the gaming sector and expand opportunities for collaboration. The discussions, attended...
The University of Sharjah will host the second General Assembly of the Regional Conference of University Presidents in the Middle East, known as “R2C”, from February 5 to 6, 2025. The event is being held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University...
The UAE is reinforcing its commitment to global gender equality and women’s empowerment through a strategic partnership with UN Women, which was signed in March 2024. This partnership involves a significant investment of US$15 million over 3.5 years aimed at enhancing the status of women worldwide and supporting the UN Women Liaison Office for the...
The Dubai office market, recognized for having some of the highest occupancy rates in the world, is projected to experience a significant supply shortage until 2027-2028, according to real estate consultants. According to Khaleej Times, new office supply is expected to double in 2025 compared to 2024, increasing by 1.66 million square feet. Despite this...
Foreign investors have shown strong interest in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) stock markets, investing a net $3 billion in just three months, according to Zawya and Kamco Invest. Between October and December 2024, both institutional and retail foreign investors actively purchased equities across the region. The surge in investments was fueled by robust IPO activity,...
Saudi German Hospitals UAE (SGH UAE), a prominent healthcare provider in the region, has announced a strategic partnership with Megamind IT Solutions. This collaboration aims to implement advanced Hospital Information Systems (HIS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. The current HIS will be replaced with the internationally recognized...
Emirates Health Services (EHS) and the Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation (MBRCGI) have announced a strategic partnership to develop the ‘Synthetic Memories’ project. This innovative, AI-driven initiative aims to enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from Alzheimer’s and other memory impairments. The announcement was made during the Arab Health 2025 conference,...
EasyLease (ADX: EASY LEASE) has announced its audited financial results for the fiscal year 2024, revealing a total revenue of AED456 million. This figure represents an impressive 53% year-over-year growth, solidifying the company’s leadership position in the rapidly evolving mobility sector in the region. The results underscore Easy Lease’s capability to maintain strong financial performance...
A team of four final-year BSc (Hons) Computer Science students from the University of West London (UWL) RAK campus has achieved a significant milestone by winning the Most Inspirational Project Award at the 2024 NASA International Space Apps Challenge. This remarkable achievement comes as the UAE team competed against 93,000 participants from 163 countries, making...