The UAE and India have joined forces to enhance polar research, aiming to expand their understanding of the Arctic and contribute to global climate action. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the UAE’s Emirates Polar Program and India’s National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) during the 15th UAE-India Joint Committee Meeting....
DAMAC Group has joined hands with blockchain firm MANTRA in a groundbreaking move to tokenise $1 billion worth of real-world assets. The partnership aims to bring blockchain technology into the Middle East’s real estate market, offering new opportunities for investors through fractional ownership and easier access to high-value properties. The initiative will focus on token-based...
Mastercard has launched its new Crypto Credential service in the UAE and Kazakhstan, marking its first entry into the Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) region. This innovative solution is designed to simplify and secure cryptocurrency transactions by replacing complex blockchain addresses with easy-to-use aliases. The system ensures transactions are processed only if the...
Sharjah Police has launched a groundbreaking remote vehicle testing service, making it the first of its kind in the UAE. Starting January 8, 2025, motorists in Sharjah can now test their vehicles without visiting a testing center, thanks to this smart service available on the Rafid app. According to Gulf Today, Colonel Khalid Mohammed Al...
The UAE is making final preparations for the launch of MBZ-SAT, its advanced Earth-observation satellite, scheduled for later this month. Named after President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the satellite highlights the nation’s growing achievements in space exploration. MBZ-SAT, fully developed by Emirati engineers at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC),...
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Supreme Space Council, attended the signing of a major agreement for the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA). The deal focuses on developing a lander that will explore the asteroid Justitia, the seventh and final target of the...
Dubai has officially named its first flying taxi station as Dubai International Vertiport (DXV). Located near Dubai International Airport (DXB), DXV is the first of four planned stations under the emirate’s initial air taxi infrastructure network. Operations are expected to begin in 2026, marking a significant step forward for urban mobility in the UAE. The...
The UAE is taking steps to deepen its technology partnership with the United States, as highlighted during CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, led discussions with US officials and business leaders to explore new opportunities in innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced technologies....
Sharjah Police, in collaboration with Rafid Automotive Solutions, has introduced a new smart app service that allows private car owners to renew and inspect their vehicles remotely. This initiative is part of Sharjah’s ongoing push for digital transformation to improve government services. The service is available for private vehicles with Sharjah license plates that are...
Dubai has achieved a significant milestone in its push for sustainable energy by completing its first-ever LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) bunkering operation. This landmark initiative, carried out by the Dubai Ports Authority, part of the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), highlights the emirate’s commitment to its Carbon Neutrality Strategy 2050. The operation was...