The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has announced a new initiative to offer scholarships to outstanding Emirati students in more than 100 academic disciplines. This program covers elite and creative specialisations, with current beneficiaries including 1,222 students enrolled in 150 universities worldwide. Applications for the Abu Dhabi Scholarships Programme (Batch 2025) are...
Property owners in Abu Dhabi will now face hefty fines for any fencing, enclosing, or covering of their properties that distorts the public appearance. This initiative follows new regulations introduced by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) that are designed to preserve the aesthetic integrity of public spaces throughout the emirate. According to Clause...
Abu Dhabi’s Ma’an, a key organisation for community development, allocated Dh98.6 million ($26.8 million) last year to support 51 social initiatives, according to its newly released 2024 report. This marks an increase from the Dh91 million spent in 2023. The funding positively impacted over 23,498 individuals in the emirate, addressing various social challenges. Formed in...
Abu Dhabi Mobility has announced the conversion of public transport’s bus Route No.65 into an eco-friendly service. This initiative was revealed on Saturday, March 15, and signifies a commitment to sustainability in the emirate, according to Khaleej Times. The new green buses will be powered by advanced technologies, including hydrogen and electric energy. This transformation...
Abu Dhabi is set to introduce the world’s largest drone light show through a strategic partnership between the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), Colorado-based Nova Sky Stories, and the Emirati company Analog. The signing of this agreement was witnessed by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the...
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 group, is celebrating a decade of contributions to complex care in the region. Since its opening in 2015, the hospital has set new benchmarks and strengthened Abu Dhabi’s status as a global medical leader. Over the past ten years, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has treated more than...
Abu Dhabi’s MGX has made a landmark investment of $2 billion in Binance, marking the first institutional investment in the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. This significant move into the cryptocurrency sector comes as MGX seeks to diversify its portfolio, particularly into blockchain and related technologies. According to Bloomberg, the investment represents MGX’s inaugural entry into...
The Abu Dhabi Registration and Licensing Authority (ADRA) has announced significant progress in consumer and commercial protection for the year 2024. According to a report from the Abu Dhabi Media Office, the resolution rate for consumer complaints against economic establishments reached 90 percent, an increase from 83.4 percent in 2023. This improvement highlights ADRA’s commitment...
Kimbal Musk, the brother of Elon Musk, has signed an agreement with the Abu Dhabi tourism authority to utilize drone technology for events. This collaboration was witnessed by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, highlighting the importance of the partnership. The agreement aims to enhance the capabilities of event management in...
The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs has announced the establishment of a new customs center at Sir Bani Yas Airport. This development follows the issuance of Administrative Decision No. (33) of 2025, which modifies an earlier Administrative Decision No. This new customs facility is expected to enhance the efficiency of customs operations at the...