The UAE is set to launch UAE Innovates 2025, a nationwide initiative celebrating ten years of innovation under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai. Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of...
Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance, held a meeting with Laurent Freixe, CEO of Nestlé, at his office in Dubai. Nestlé, as the world’s largest food and beverage company, was at the center of discussions aimed at enhancing economic cooperation. During...
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, visited the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, to explore its progress in AI education and research. The visit included a tour of the university’s facilities, where His Highness was briefed on its academic programs, key...
In February 2025, the United Arab Emirates will host a series of significant conferences, exhibitions, and events that underscore its vital role in shaping various sectors globally and regionally. These events are expected to attract extensive regional and international participation, further solidifying the UAE’s reputation as a premier destination for business tourism and conferences. Among...
ADQ, a prominent global sovereign investor focused on critical infrastructure and supply chains, has partnered with Orion Resource Partners, a global investment firm specializing in metals and materials. Together, they have established a new joint venture based in Abu Dhabi that will invest strategically in the metals and mining sector, aiming to enhance supply chain...
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) launched a revamped website on Thursday, aimed at providing a “faster, more efficient, and secure” experience for users seeking visa and residency services in the UAE. This update is designed to streamline access to essential services, enabling users to interact with the platform anytime...
Sharjah Airport has officially launched its inaugural direct flights to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, marking a significant expansion of its travel destinations. Air Arabia will operate three scheduled weekly flights between Sharjah and Addis Ababa on Saturdays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, utilizing an Airbus A320 for these routes. This development was celebrated during a ceremony attended by...
Abu Dhabi has inaugurated the Graphene Enhanced Concrete (GEC) Consortium, a collaborative initiative involving Khalifa University of Science and Technology’s Research and Innovation Centre for Graphene and 2D Materials (RIC2D), the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s Industrial Development Bureau (DED-IDB), the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (ADQCC), and the Department of Municipalities and...
flydubai has announced a new partnership with Ultramain Systems, a company specializing in electronic technical logbook software. This move is part of the airline’s efforts to embrace innovative technology and enhance its operational efficiency. The ULTRAMAIN ELB, a digital solution provided by Ultramain Systems, will replace the traditional paper logbook system. This will allow flydubai’s...
The UAE has announced a rise in fuel prices for February 2025, as confirmed by the Ministry of Energy on January 31. The Fuel Prices Monitoring Committee has decided to increase the rates compared to January 2025. These monthly adjustments are based on the average global price of oil, which fluctuates, and include the operating...