UAE recently hosted the ninth High-Level Steering Group Meeting for the Emirati-German Energy and Climate Partnership in Abu Dhabi, focusing on collaborative topics and activities for 2025. This important meeting took place during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025 and was co-chaired by Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry...
The UAE will host the third edition of the World Local Production Forum from April 7 to 9, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The forum will operate under the theme “Advancing Local Production for Health Equity, Global Health Security, and Sustainable Development.” This announcement was made during a press conference at...
In Sharjah, a new premium service offers driving lessons in luxury cars, facilitated by the local police and a driving institute. This initiative aims to enhance the driving experience for learners while promoting road safety. The service presents four different luxury car options for students to choose from, ensuring a unique learning environment. The luxury...
Federal National Council (FNC) members have called for immediate legislative action to accelerate the global shift to clean energy, highlighting the urgent need to address climate challenges. Speaking at the Legislators Forum 2025, organised by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Abu Dhabi, Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, FNC Member and Deputy Chair of...
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has announced a new resolution to manage and assess soil pollution risks across the emirate. The decision aims to establish clear procedures for identifying and addressing soil contamination while promoting sustainable environmental practices. The resolution, issued under Law No. (16) of 2005, grants the agency authority to enforce...
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree appointing H.E. Sultan Ibrahim Abdullah Al-Juwaid as the Assistant Attorney General at the Federal Public Prosecution. H.E. Al-Juwaid brings three decades of experience to this significant role, having served in various key positions within the Federal Public Prosecution. Previously, he was...
Two major agreements have been signed between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) and Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) to support scholarship students and strengthen the accreditation process for higher education institutions in Dubai. The first agreement is focused on the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme, which selects 100 top-performing...
The UAE’s Ministerial Development Council, led by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, convened at Qasr Al Watan to discuss updates on key national agendas and policies, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM). The meeting addressed several critical areas, including policies...
Managing essential government-related tasks, like renewing trade licenses, applying for work permits, or updating residency permits, can often mean visiting multiple offices. But in Dubai, the Emirates Government Services Hub (EGSH) offers a simpler solution by bringing all these services together in one location. Launched in 2024 and owned by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Maktoum Bin...
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, held its first meeting of 2025 at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. The session reviewed the country’s remarkable achievements in 2024 and outlined ambitious plans for the year ahead. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed...