Shift to zero-emission transportation means is on Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a new initiative to convince Dubai-based delivery companies to switch to eco-friendly electric delivery bikes from the currently widely used petrol-powered motorbikes. The RTA
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Emirate targets 42.5% sustainable public transit by 2030 Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority has launched a revamped Strategic Plan for 2024-2030, incorporating five key goals and objectives for integrated and innovative mobility in Dubai emirate. The plan is designed to facilitate the development of roads and transport systems that support a 20-minute city (ensuring
UAE-based workforce favours AI use in the workplace An overwhelming 84% of UAE-based employees are excited about developing digital skills throughout their careers, while 81% believe businesses should promote the development of AI skills in the workplace, even as 53% find it challenging to incorporate digital skills into their work schedule. These and other telling […]
Best weather camping: December 22, 2023 – March 20, 2024 Whether for the first time or one of many, camping in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) offers a unique and exhilarating experience. With its diverse landscapes, from the towering dunes of Liwa in Abu Dhabi to the rugged mountains and wadis of Ras Al Khaimah […]
Event takes place in the Arab region for the first time The Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) will host the 43rd International Society for Gravitational Physiology (ISGP) meeting from May 26-31, 2024, at the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) in Dubai City. Due to be held for the […]
Flights operate four times a week Air Arabia, the Sharjah-headquartered low-cost carrier (LCC), commemorated the inauguration of its first flight to Phuket, Thailand, with a ceremony at Sharjah International Airport on December 16, 2023. The new flights between Sharjah International Airport and Phuket International Airport will operate four times a week. The inauguration
The seventh annual edition targets regional entrepreneurs Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) will organise the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) from February 3-4, 2024, at Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park. Set to be one of the most significant ecosystem events in the Middle East region, SEF 2024 will be the seventh annual edition, following the
UAE may have one million SMEs by 2030 37 Consult, a Dubai-based boutique consultancy, is intensifying its digital marketing services aimed primarily at Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE to grow and expand their business. Since its launch in Dubai in 2017, 37 Consult says it has turned more than AED8 million in […]
Ajman’s rising stars and educational excellence stole the spotlight during the inaugural NextGen Innovators Competition, where the emirate’s most exceptional innovators were celebrated for their remarkable talents. Receiving accolades and well-deserved recognition, the overall winners of the first edition of NextGen Innovators Competition were unveiled at a
DAMAC Properties, the leading UAE-based real estate developer, launched DAMAC Maison AYKON City along Sheikh Zayed Road and just a stone’s throw from Safa Park, lavish dining venues, high-end shopping destinations, entertainment hubs, and renowned nightlife spots. This property is not just a new addition to Dubai’s skyline but a visionary project set to raise […]
DAMAC Properties, the leading UAE-based real estate developer, launched DAMAC Maison AYKON City along Sheikh Zayed Road and just a stone’s throw from Safa Park, lavish dining venues, high-end shopping destinations, entertainment hubs, and renowned nightlife spots. This property is not just a new addition to Dubai’s skyline but a visionary project set to raise […]
His Excellency, Mr. Saad Bin Ali Al-Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism, inaugurated the 26th session of the Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism, today at Doha Sheraton, in the presence of a group of Arab ministers. During his opening speech, His Excellency Mr. Saad, Chairman of Qatar Tourism, emphasized that the ministerial meeting is taking place […]
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (“ADCB”) has signed an agreement to divest 80% stake in its wholly owned property management subsidiary Abu Dhabi Commercial Properties (“ADCP”) to Nine Yards Plus Holding (“Nine Yards Plus”), a real estate subsidiary of EIH Ethmar International Holding PJSC (“EIH”). The transaction values Abu Dhabi Commercial Properties at AED 591
The 22nd session of the Emirates Environmental Group’s (EEG) annual Clean UAE campaign made a significant impact in the Emirate of Ajman on Thursday – December 14th, around the Al Tallah 2 Area. Under the Patronage of the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and in association with the Municipality and Planning Department – Government […]
DubaiMunicipality setanew Guinness World Record for installing the world’s longest Braille handrail in Dubai Frame, one of Dubai’s most renowned attractions which represent artistic icons offering alluring views of both old and modern Dubai within a single frame. By constructing railings of a length of 319 meters and 11 centimeters along the frame, the municipality
In a vital dialogue on indoor air quality, Goumbook and Sanofi hosted a think tank panel on December 12, 2023. “Invisible Challenge – Exploring the nexus of indoor air quality, public health and climate action” took place at COP28, Dubai and addressed the significant challenge of air pollution. The discussion addressed the global health crisis […]
Schools and organisations from across the United Arab Emirates took part in CNN’s third annual Call to Earth Day on 28th November in a day of global action to raise awareness of environmental issues and engage with conservation education. In the week that COP28 began in the UAE, CNN’s Call to Earth Day celebrated a […]
At the forefront of reshaping security paradigms, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) exemplifies a pioneering approach to sustainable security within the Middle East. This is according to Dr Daria Daniels Skodnik, Senior Scholar, International Security & Defense, and Former Deputy Commandant & Dean, NATO Defense College, who was speaking ahead of the Intersec 2024