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...
Sharjah is stepping up its efforts to support entrepreneurs in the industrial sector. Ruwad, the Sharjah SME program, has unveiled a new industrial financing initiative that offers loans of up to Dhs800,000. The program also includes flexible payment plans and grace periods to help new businesses thrive. Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud, Chairman of Sharjah...
In Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcomed Ruben Ramirez Lezcano, the Foreign Minister of Paraguay, to discuss ways to strengthen the partnership between the two nations. The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation in economic, trade, and investment sectors. His Highness emphasized...
The UAE has made remarkable progress in clean energy, housing, and infrastructure sectors, according to the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI). The country’s commitment to sustainable development and innovation is driving these advancements, as highlighted by Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, in an update shared by Gulf Today. In the...