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Economy

DEWA earns two global governance awards from Cambridge IFA

Photo Credit : WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has strengthened its global reputation for corporate governance and sustainability after receiving two prestigious international honours from Cambridge IFA in the United Kingdom. The utility was recognised with the Best Corporate Governance Framework Award 2026 and the Excellence in ESG and Sustainability
News UAE

Dubai’s economy grows 2.4% in Q1 2026 as UAE posts record foreign investment inflows

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 — Dubai’s economy continued its upward trajectory in the first quarter of 2026, with the emirate’s gross domestic product reaching AED 232 billion, a 2.4 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to official figures released by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism. Officials attributed
Education UAE

Khalifa University, Wajeb Volunteering Association sign MoU to boost student volunteering

Photo Credit : WAM Khalifa University of Science and Technology has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wajeb Volunteering Association to increase student participation in volunteer programmes and community initiatives, reinforcing a culture of social responsibility and supporting the UAE’s sustainable development goals. The agreement was signed by Sheikh
Tech UAE

Ajman Municipality launches AI Makers Journey to accelerate innovation and digital transformation

Photo Credit : WAM The Ajman Municipality and Planning Department has launched the AI Makers Journey initiative through its Ajman X Centre, marking a new step in strengthening artificial intelligence adoption and fostering innovation across government operations. The programme is designed to equip national talent with practical AI skills while encouraging the development
News UAE

Sharjah Finance Department marks 15 years of strategic partnership with Mashreq Bank’s NeoPay

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — July 2026 —  The Central Finance Department in Sharjah has hailed its long-running strategic partnership with Mashreq Bank’s digital payments platform NeoPay as a model for successful cooperation between the government and banking sectors, as the two sides celebrated more than 15 years of collaboration. Director of the Central […]
News UAE

Dubai Chambers Unveils ‘Business in Dubai’ Platform to Support Business Growth

Photo Credit : WAM Dubai Chambers has launched the new ‘Business in Dubai’ platform, a digital gateway designed to help businesses establish, expand, and grow their operations across the emirate by providing easy access to a wide range of corporate services through trusted partners. The new platform strengthens Dubai’s position as a leading global business […]