The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) has successfully signed 14 memorandums of understanding (MoUs) and facilitated an additional 52 agreements between Saudi partners and international tourism entities at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025. This initiative builds on STA’s achievement of welcoming nearly 116 million visitors in 2024 and aims to promote the country’s expanding tourism...
The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has actively participated in the FDIC International conference held in the United States. This event focused on sharing best practices in emergency response and management among international civil defense organizations. Credit: Abu Dhabi Media Office During the conference, representatives from the authority engaged with global experts to discuss advancements...
Emirates has made a significant move in the tourism sector by signing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the tourism boards of eight global destinations. This initiative aims to enhance collaboration and promote tourism in various regions, including Sharjah, The Philippines, Maldives, Visit Britain, Thailand, Japan National Tourism, and others. The agreements were highlighted during the...
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) is organizing an Artificial Intelligence Week from February 17 to 21, 2025. This event is coordinated by the Sorbonne Centre for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI) and will feature seminars and conferences that examine AI from various perspectives. The goal is to offer a comprehensive understanding of AI’s implications and applications. The...
Harrow International School Abu Dhabi is set to open in August 2026, making it the first Harrow School in the Middle East. This new institution will be located on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi through a partnership between Harrow International Schools and the UAE education group Taaleem. According to Taaleem, Harrow International School Abu Dhabi...
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, met with Bui Thanh Son, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, today in Dubai. This meeting took place during the World Government Summit, where both leaders explored avenues for enhancing cooperation between their nations. During...
An important initiative to promote environmentally friendly logistics in the United Arab Emirates has been unveiled by United Diesel, a branch of the Al Rostamani Group. To meet the growing need for environmentally friendly and effective logistics solutions, they are introducing fully electric trucks in collaboration with Yutong, a world leader in electric commercial vehicles....
Grant Thornton UAE, a prominent financial services firm, has officially opened a new office in Sharjah. This expansion marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey and demonstrates its commitment to serving clients in the Northern Emirates and across the UAE. According to WAM, the opening ceremony featured key figures such as Walid Al...
The University of Sharjah (UOS) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) aimed at enhancing academic and research collaboration between the two institutions. This agreement, signed on February 10, 2025, will facilitate the exchange of expertise and the development of joint academic programs. The MoU was...
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the Minister of State for Foreign Trade, announced that negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Japan are set to be completed by the end of 2025. In his statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi emphasized that the terms...