The Behavioral Exchange 2025 (BX2025) concluded in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the significance of innovation and international cooperation in behavioral sciences. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes Affairs, the event took place at New York University Abu...
Dubai is set to close all of its landfills within two years, as confirmed by the Waste and Sewerage Agency at Dubai Municipality. This decision accelerates the previous timeline, which aimed for a 2030 deadline, in response to the city’s evolving waste management strategies. Currently, the Waste-to-Energy Centre located in the Warsan district processes approximately...
Dubai’s International Free Zone Authority (IFZA) has announced that it will serve as the key partner for the upcoming Smart Cities Summit North America (SCSNA), scheduled for May 6-8, 2025, at the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco. This collaboration includes organizations like the Charter Cities Institute, Deep Tech Week, Leading Cities, and the...
The United Arab Emirates has achieved the highest representation of women on public company boards in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), reaching 14.8 percent as of January 2025. This figure translates to 185 out of 1,248 board seats, a significant rise from 10.8 percent in 2024, representing a 37 percent increase. According to the ‘GCC...
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), has introduced the “Digital Wallet” as part of its digital services initiative. This new service is designed to streamline payments for corporate customers and improve government service efficiency, aligning with the UAE’s strategy for comprehensive digital transformation across all...
The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA) has announced an investment of approximately $15.69 million, or EGP 800 million, into North and South Sinai from July 2014 until the end of 2024. This financing has successfully supported around 9 600 small and micro projects, creating over 23 000 job opportunities for local residents...
The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs welcomed a high-level delegation from the Jordan Customs Department for a three-day study visit. This visit was organized following a recommendation from the International Trade Centre, highlighting the importance of digital transformation in customs operations. Credit: Abu Dhabi Media Office During the visit, Abu Dhabi Customs showcased its...
The UAE Government is launching a consultation aimed at improving the quality of open data initiatives at the Ministry of Finance. This initiative is designed to align with international best practices and focuses on enhancing transparency while facilitating access to data for researchers. Credit: WAM The consultation seeks to gather public opinions on how to...
Under the patronage of His Excellency Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, who serves as the Deputy Chief of Police and General Security in Dubai, the Dubai Civil Defense has organized the 10th cycle of the UAE Fire and Safety Forum. This significant event took place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dubai, focusing on enhancing...
His Excellency Counsellor Yousef Saeed Al Abri, the Undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, hosted His Excellency Dr Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi, the Head of the Sharjah Judicial Department, along with his delegation. The purpose of their meeting was to explore ways to enhance cooperation and share knowledge in judicial development, emphasizing the role...