UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed a delegation from the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi, along with the winners of the first edition of the Abu Dhabi Effortless Customer Experience Award. The meeting took place at Qasr Al Bahr. The meeting was also attended by His Highness Sheikh...
Sharjah has announced a new category of leave aimed at supporting women in the emirate. The policy, known as “Care Leave,” was recently approved by Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. This initiative is designed specifically for female employees who give birth to a sick child...
Saudi Arabia has achieved the top rank for the third consecutive year in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region according to the 2024 Government Electronic and Mobile Services Maturity Index. This index, published by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia, evaluates the effectiveness of government services delivered through electronic applications...
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) number 2012502259, seeking proposals for rechargeable batteries. The specific requirement is for Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) batteries that are compatible with Brother label machines, with specifications including a voltage of 7.2V DC and a capacity of 1850mAh. Credit: DEWA Interested suppliers must...
The National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) recently conducted an introductory visit to the Sharjah Police General Headquarters as part of its efforts to enhance institutional cooperation and promote human rights in the United Arab Emirates. Major General Abdullah Mubarak bin Amer, the Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, welcomed the NHRI delegation led by Chairperson Maqsoud Kruse....
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...