The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, approved significant national strategies during its meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. A key highlight was the approval of the National Cybersecurity Strategy, which focuses on creating a secure digital environment. The...
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved the establishment of the Emirates Council for Logistics Integration during a meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Mohammed announced on Twitter that the council aims to...
Residents in Sharjah’s Al Tawoon, Al Majaz, Al Khan, and Al Mamzar areas are finding their daily commutes much smoother thanks to a newly opened traffic diversion on Al Tawoon Street. The route, aimed at easing long-standing congestion, has drastically reduced travel times, cutting what once took 20 minutes down to just three or four...
Dubai’s Salik is rolling out its flexible toll system starting Friday, January 31, aiming to streamline traffic across the city. The new system will adjust toll charges based on the time of day and traffic conditions. According to Emirates 24/7, from 1:00 AM to 6:00 AM, toll charges will be completely waived. On weekdays, drivers...
Abu Dhabi and Dubai are set to become closer than ever with the announcement of a high-speed rail project that will reduce travel time between the two cities to just 30 minutes. The project, revealed during a ceremony at Al Fayah Station and organized by Etihad Rail, was attended by His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin...
Sharjah Executive Council (SEC) convened for its regular meeting yesterday, led by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. The meeting took place at the Ruler’s Office and included the presence of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Deputy Ruler of...
The Abu Dhabi Government has launched the “Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027,” marking a significant step towards establishing an AI-driven government. This initiative, overseen by the Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE) and in collaboration with various government entities, aims to position Abu Dhabi as a leader in global digital governance. The...
Dubai has achieved the title of the world’s cleanest city for the fifth consecutive year, as reported in the Global Power City Index (GPCI) by the Institute for Urban Strategies at Japan’s Mori Memorial Foundation. This accolade reflects the emirate’s dedication to sustainable urban development and its ambition to set a global example for future...
Abu Dhabi has been ranked as the world’s safest city for 2025, marking the ninth consecutive year it has achieved this status since 2017. This ranking comes from the online database Numbeo, which evaluated 382 cities globally. The emirate’s commitment to pioneering security plans, strategies, and initiatives has played a significant role in securing this...
The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) is investing up to AED107,435,000 to enhance water transmission and distribution networks in Kalba city. These projects are designed to address the growing demand for water, which is essential for various development initiatives in the city, according to a statement from SEWA. Youssef Al Hammadi, Director of...