The United Arab Emirates has announced plans to construct an eye hospital in Uganda, as part of the Emirates Global Hospitals programme. This initiative falls under the Zayed Humanitarian initiative and aims to improve healthcare access in the region. The project, which will be situated in Entebbe, is projected to cost approximately Dh20 million (around...
Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, announced that the Ministry is drafting new legislation and policies aimed at enhancing the sustainability of hydrogen production. This initiative is being developed in collaboration with the International Partnership for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Economy (IPHE) and is set to be adopted...
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, honored the six winners of the Great Arab Minds 2024 awards. The ceremony took place at the Museum of the Future in Dubai, marking a significant occasion for recognizing extraordinary contributions to humanity within the Arab world. This...
Dubai Police and Majid Al Futtaim Properties have officially signed the ‘Residential Communities Security Project Charter’ with the goal of enhancing safety in Dubai and establishing it as the world’s safest city. The signing took place on January 16, 2025, at the Dubai Police Officers Club and was attended by key figures including Major General...
At the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE), in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), RAK Municipality, and RAK Public Services Department, announced a series of ambitious sustainability initiatives. These initiatives are designed to support the resolutions of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member...
H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, met with a delegation from the UAE Journalists Association. This delegation included prominent media leaders and journalists from the Gulf region, the Arab world, and other global communities. The meeting took place at his Palace in Saqr bin...
On January 16, 2025, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, will honor six distinguished winners of the Great Arab Minds 2024 initiative at a ceremony held at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. This initiative is the largest of its kind in the Arab...
Citizens in the UAE who possess unlicensed weapons have been instructed to register them within three months to avoid potential legal repercussions. The Weapons and Hazardous Materials Office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, announced this initiative called ‘Registering Unlicensed Weapons for Citizens’ on January 13, 2025. The initiative will run until April 13,...
Starting January 20, 2024, drivers in Ras Al Khaimah will have a new option for managing impounded vehicles. The emirate’s police announced the launch of the “Smart Home Vehicle Impoundment System,” which allows vehicle owners to request that their cars be impounded at a location of their choice instead of a traditional impound yard. This...
On January 13, 2025, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) in Dubai organized the inaugural Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine Forum. This event focused on reviewing scientific insights related to transboundary animal diseases and agricultural pests, as well as discussing strategies to prevent their entry into the UAE. The forum also aimed to promote...