The UAE Ministry of Investment has partnered with Emirates NBD Capital to increase international investment inflows into the UAE. This collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to strengthen the UAE’s position as a global investment hub by enhancing cooperation and investor engagement. The MoU was signed by His Excellency Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi,...
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has presented its strategic roadmap for the period of 2025 to 2027. This initiative aims to drive significant improvements in the performance, operations, and service quality of the Chamber. The strategy is focused on supporting business sustainability, growth, and anticipating future business trends while enhancing competitiveness and...
The Cybersecurity Council of the Government of the United Arab Emirates has announced that national cyber systems successfully dealt with cyber attacks targeting 634 governmental and private entities. These attacks aimed to leak data from vital and strategic sectors across the country, applying the best global practices in this critical field. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti,...
Dubai has officially launched the pilot phase of its real estate tokenisation project, aiming to attract more investment into the property market. This initiative is designed to diversify ownership by enabling multiple investors to co-own a single property, which could open new avenues for investment in the real estate sector. The pilot project is part...
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the deputy ruler of Abu Dhabi and UAE national security advisor, met with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday. They discussed ways to enhance economic and technological cooperation between the UAE and the United States. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that the...
Pavel Durov, the founder of the messaging app Telegram, has returned to Dubai after receiving permission from French authorities amid an ongoing investigation concerning illegal content on the platform. Durov expressed his relief, stating it was “great to be home” following his temporary return from France, where he had been under investigation. Last year, Durov...
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), in collaboration with 42 Abu Dhabi, has introduced the ‘AI for Teachers’ program to enhance the skills of educators in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their teaching methods. This initiative aims to empower teachers to tackle significant challenges in education, such as improving classroom engagement, personalizing...
Ignite Energy Access, a prominent provider of Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) solutions in Africa, has announced plans to establish its global headquarters in Abu Dhabi, following a strategic agreement with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO). This collaboration aims to enhance job creation and support Ignite’s mission to connect 100 million people in Africa with...
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, announced that the total value of Dubai’s endowment assets has reached AED 11.1 billion. This significant increase reflects the ongoing commitment of Dubai to enhance its endowment sector and...
The Federal Tax Authority in the UAE has announced that the end of March will be the final deadline for registered businesses to update their tax records without incurring administrative penalties. The Authority has urged those who have delayed updating their tax information to take advantage of this grace period to correct their records. This...