Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has announced the latest stage of an ambitious strategy aimed at helping the emirate “surpass the world’s leading cities”. Sheikh Hamdan said the third phase of the Dubai 10X initiative would be crucial in its long-term goal to “lead the
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After losing his job as a cleaner in Dubai, Godfrey Mugunga, 33, found himself at the crossroads. With his back against the wall, the Rwandan took a leap of faith and entrusted his entire US$2,500 (Dh9,175) savings to Sky Media, an ‘earning app’ that promised a way out. The offer seemed straightforward: Watch a YouTube […]
MBZ-Sat: UAE’s Plan to Launch the Most Powerful Imaging Satellite in the Region by 2024: Next year, the UAE will launch the most advanced imaging satellite in the region into space. The MBZ-Sat has been under development for several years at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in Dubai. It is named after President Sheikh Mohamed. […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 15 June 2023 – Dubai Municipality has announced the preparedness of its abattoirs to meet the rush of customers during Eid Al-Adha by carrying out an integrated maintenance plan for its abattoirs and equipping them with all tools necessary to ensure delivering flexible, quick, and high-safety services. Additionally, the Municipality
Beyon Cyber, the largest private Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) in the Kingdom of Bahrain and part of the Beyon Group is accelerating the advancement of cybersecurity in the nation with ambitions to enhance the digital security presence of the wider region and serve its evolving customer base. Moreover, its regional and global partnerships aim to […]
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Yas Island in Abu Dhabi was on fire with an extraordinary display of glitz, glamour, and pulsating energy as the 2023 Sobha IIFA Weekend got underway. There was an unprecedented turnout of celebrities ready to bring the magic of the 23rd edition of IIFA alive with performances and attendance […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 15 June, 2023: Keolis MHI, a leading transportation company and the operator of Dubai Metro and Tram, proudly participated in the annual blood donation drive organized by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to commemorate World Blood Donors Day. This initiative reflects Keolis MHI’s dedication to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MohRE) has extended the deadline for imposing fines on non- subscribers to the Unemployment Insurance Scheme from July 1 to October 1. According to the ministry, employees have to mandatorily subscribe to the scheme, and failure to do so will result in a Dh400 fine. It is mandatory that […]
The Saudi Royal Reserve Authority Joins International Conservation Organization as a Member : The government announced that the Saudi Royal Reserve Development Authority is now a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The authority received membership in IUCN for their work in helping local communities with nature conservation and wildlife
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates. – June 15, 2023 – More than three out of four IT leaders surveyed in the UAE (77%) say their existing IT infrastructure is prepared for the demands of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, as the country experiences widespread adoption across industries, according to the Equinix 2023 Global Tech Trends Survey. The […]
Georgetown, Guyana — In implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman; and in the presence of H.E. President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali; the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — In implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman; the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Board of Directors Chairman, H.E. Ahmed Al Khateeb, recently signed three development loan agreements worth $61 million with […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 15 June 2023: Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) is thrilled to announce the GameExpo Summit, powered by Pocket Gamer Connects (PG), a platform to bring together professionals from all areas of the gaming and esports industry to share knowledge, network and discuss opportunities in the global gaming market. Held under […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 2023: Novotel Dubai Al Barsha, located in the heart of Dubai, is thrilled to announce that its in-house café, Café Java, will offer a free cup of coffee to all fathers on UAE’s Father’s Day celebrated on 21st June. To claim their free coffee, all dads need to do […]
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 14 June 2023: The latest Global Skills Report from Coursera, one of the world’s largest online learning platforms, has confirmed the UAE’s leading position both regionally and globally in developing digital skills. According to the report, the UAE is ranked first for overall skill proficiency in the Middle East and North […]
Abu Dhabi, 14 June 2023 : The Ministry of Economy organized a training workshop, held jointly by the UAE and Malta, from 12 to 15 June to enhance cooperation and facilitate the exchange of experiences between the two countries in the field of Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT). The workshop […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14th June 2023: Under the patronage and presence of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, Dubai Land Department (DLD) participated in the inaugural Qatar Real Estate Forum. The forum aimed to shed light […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 14, 2023 – Dubai Municipality has launched a series of training programs in collaboration with Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) to develop the skills and competencies of its young leaders. This comes as part of Dubai Municipality’s efforts to enhance the talents of its young leaders and prepare […]
Saudi Arabia Makes Significant Investments in Advancing its Future Space Missions: According to Fahad Nazer, the spokesman for the U.S. Embassy of Saudi Arabia, the 10-day journey of two Saudi astronauts to ISS, the International Space Station, aligns with the country’s Vision 2030 plan and its objective to initiate its space missions. During a discussion […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has always been a trailblazer in embracing technological advancements to power its economic growth. In its latest endeavour, the country has wholeheartedly embraced the game-changing potential of cloud computing. Recognising its ability to revolutionise industries and skyrocket productivity, the UAE is now poised to achieve an awe-inspiring