Sharjah Police has launched a groundbreaking remote vehicle testing service, making it the first of its kind in the UAE. Starting January 8, 2025, motorists in Sharjah can now test their vehicles without visiting a testing center, thanks to this smart service available on the Rafid app. According to Gulf Today, Colonel Khalid Mohammed Al...
The UAE is making final preparations for the launch of MBZ-SAT, its advanced Earth-observation satellite, scheduled for later this month. Named after President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the satellite highlights the nation’s growing achievements in space exploration. MBZ-SAT, fully developed by Emirati engineers at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC),...
Dubai has officially named its first flying taxi station as Dubai International Vertiport (DXV). Located near Dubai International Airport (DXB), DXV is the first of four planned stations under the emirate’s initial air taxi infrastructure network. Operations are expected to begin in 2026, marking a significant step forward for urban mobility in the UAE. The...
The UAE is taking steps to deepen its technology partnership with the United States, as highlighted during CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, led discussions with US officials and business leaders to explore new opportunities in innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced technologies....
Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), a hub for innovation under the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), has announced the launch of the second edition of the MIT DesignX Dubai Accelerator (MDXB). The program, which began in September 2023, is run in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Global Growth Hub (GGH). This...
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that five consortiums and a leading company have reached the final stage of the 4th Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2025. This competition, run under the theme “Dubai Autonomous Transport Zone,” aims to create a model district that integrates multiple transport modes, offering residents flexible and...
Hussain Sajwani, founder of the Damac Group, plans to invest $20 billion in building data centers across the United States. The announcement was made by President-elect Donald Trump during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Sajwani later confirmed the news to Gulf News. The investment will focus on establishing data centers in...
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2025 (SEF) has unveiled an exciting opportunity for startups with the launch of the “Startup Showcase” competition. The initiative aims to back innovative ideas and promising projects, offering cash prizes of up to AED 200,000 for standout ventures. Additionally, selected participants could secure funding of up to AED 500,000 from investors and...
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), in partnership with Google, has opened applications for the second edition of the ‘MENA Creatives Bootcamp – AI & Innovation Edition.’ This initiative aims to empower creatives in the UAE and the MENA region by enhancing their skills and helping them use advanced technology and artificial intelligence (AI)...
The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has revealed the winners of the seventh edition of the ‘Innovators 2024’ competition. The announcement was made on January 2, 2025, following months of rigorous evaluation. Students from across the UAE participated in the competition, with 137 teams initially entering. After a thorough...