The United Kingdom is actively seeking to enhance business opportunities for British firms in Dubai and the wider UAE, particularly in the aviation, hospitality, and financial services sectors. Sarah Mooney, the UK trade commissioner for the Middle East and Pakistan as well as the British Consul General to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, emphasized that...
The INNOVISIONARIES team from Sharjah has achieved a significant milestone by winning the “Most Inspirational Team” award at the NASA Space Apps Challenge 2024. This prestigious recognition comes after a highly competitive event that attracted 93,000 participants from 163 countries, resulting in 10,000 innovative projects submitted. The Sharjah team was the only representative from the...
UAE-based fintech firm Hubpay has introduced Hubpay Payroll, a new payroll solution aimed at simplifying payments for businesses with international teams. This launch marks Hubpay’s entry into the growing $1.2 billion payroll market in the UAE, providing companies with a seamless and cost-effective method to manage their global payroll needs. As businesses in the UAE...
UAE-based gametech startup PlaysOut has successfully raised US$7 million in a seed funding round, which has resulted in a company valuation of US$70 million. This funding will help PlaysOut enhance its offerings and expand its market presence. The investors participating in this funding round include notable names such as OKX Ventures, KBW Ventures, and Pacific...
The National Human Rights Authority of the UAE participated as an observer in the annual meeting of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions. This significant event took place in Geneva, highlighting the UAE’s commitment to human rights issues on an international platform. During this meeting, representatives from various national institutions convened to discuss...
The UAE’s Etihad-SAT is scheduled to launch on March 15, Saturday, at 10:39 a.m. (UAE time) from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, utilizing SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. This satellite marks a significant milestone as the first Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite developed by the UAE, created in partnership with South Korea’s Satrec Initiative....
HyperPay, a digital payment solutions provider in the UAE, has launched a new payment solution called ‘HyperTap’. This innovative ‘Tap on Phone’ technology allows smartphones to function as contactless point-of-sale (POS) terminals without the need for additional hardware. The company asserts that HyperTap enhances transaction experiences for both customers and merchants by providing a seamless,...
The United Arab Emirates has introduced its first national regulation for unmanned air navigation companies, mandating that air navigation service providers for unmanned aircraft comply with these new standards. This regulation, known as CAR Airspace Part Uspace, was established by the country’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). The new regulation outlines various operational standards and...
On March 12, 2025, King Frederik X of Denmark welcomed Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Copenhagen. This meeting highlights the strengthening diplomatic relations between Denmark and the United Arab Emirates. During the visit, both leaders engaged in discussions aimed at enhancing cooperation across various...
e& UAE, the flagship arm of e&, in partnership with Kindred.co, a media commerce company active in over 180 markets, has unveiled an innovative new programme called “Save & Grow.” This initiative allows users to save money while simultaneously contributing to environmental sustainability efforts. Users of e& UAE can activate the “Save & Grow” programme...