The United Arab Emirates has solidified its status as a global leader by making substantial investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and data center infrastructure. This strategic focus on innovation and technological advancement is evident through various projects that aim to enhance both government and private sector performance. Recently, Hussain Sajwani, the Emirati owner of DAMAC...
The Department of Government Enablement—Abu Dhabi (DGE) highlighted Abu Dhabi’s advancements in artificial intelligence at the Microsoft AI Tour held in Dubai this week. During the event, DGE delivered a keynote that focused on the innovative use of AI through its transformative TAMM platform, which aims to redefine public services. TAMM, an AI-powered government services...
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, Abu Dhabi is set to host the 4th ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium 2025. This significant event is organized by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), alongside an...
The University of Sharjah (UoS) made a significant impact at the British Educational Training and Technology Conference and Exhibition (BETT 2025), which took place in London from January 20 to 24. Participating as part of the official delegation from Sharjah, organized by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SEPA), the event also included representatives from the...
During a recent panel discussion at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the Minister of State for Foreign Trade, underscored the UAE’s pivotal role in transforming global trade. The discussion centered on the theme “Hacking Trade and Investment,” where Al Zeyoudi elaborated on how the UAE...
The taxi sector in Dubai has undergone significant development over the past year, primarily due to the Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) strategy to shift towards electronic booking. This initiative has not only fostered sustainability but also improved traffic flow by encouraging riders to adopt this modern technology. According to Adel Shakri, Director of Planning...
ADNOC Distribution has announced the launch of the second phase of its service station solarisation programme in collaboration with Emerge, a partnership between Masdar and the EDF Group. This initiative is designed to finance, design, install, and maintain solar photovoltaic (PV) panels at service stations across ADNOC Distribution’s network in the UAE. The programme aims...
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...
At the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE), in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), RAK Municipality, and RAK Public Services Department, announced a series of ambitious sustainability initiatives. These initiatives are designed to support the resolutions of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member...
Catalyst, the first technology startup accelerator in the region focused on sustainability and clean technology, announced three new direct investments and the launch of its tenth cohort of startups. This announcement was made at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi on January 14, 2025. The new investments include AeD energy, Batsand, and Solumar,...