This comes as part of the UAE’s 2026 visa ban, a measure designed to address security concerns and geopolitical relations …
UAE Announces New Transport Policy for Students
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has issued new school transport rules for the 2025–26 academic year, prioritizing safety, …
UAE suspends tourist, work visas for nine countries, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh | Here’s why
Nationals of nine countries cannot submit new tourist or work visa applications, but those with existing valid visas may continue to enter, live, and work in the UAE.
UAE: Abu Dhabi TII and Nvidia launch middle east first AI & robotics research lab
Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute partners with Nvidia to create the first AI and robotics research lab in the Middle East, positioning the UAE as a leader in advanced technology.
UAE commits $119 million to 5-year global competition to find breakthrough technologies for salt water treatment
The UAE has launched the $119 million XPRIZE Water Scarcity competition in partnership with the XPRIZE Foundation. This five-year global challenge aims to revolutionize seawater desalination …
UAE: Dubai toll authority Salik becomes global member of international tolling organization
Salik Company PJSC of Dubai officially joins the International Bridge, Tunnel & Turnpike Association (IBTTA), marking a significant milestone in advancing global best practices in toll infrastructure …
UAE investment firm launches $100 million AI startup fund
UAE-based Presight, a global AI and big data analytics company, and Shorooq, an Abu Dhabi-headquartered investment firm regulated by the FSRA as a fund …
UAE: Presight, Shorooq launch $100mln global fund to accelerate AI innovation
The fund will focus on investments that leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced data analytics …
UAE food cluster: How minister’s ‘crazy idea’ aims to create 20,000 jobs in next 6 years
The UAE’s food cluster strategy which began as a “crazy idea” two years ago is now paving the way for the rest of the country, according to a minister. The initiative has ambitious plans for the …
Dubai Chambers introduces 25 Korean companies to Dubai’s advanced business ecosystem
Korea Roundtable Discussion’ for a delegation featuring representatives from 25 Korean companies.Organised in cooperation with the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) and the Embassy of the …
Dubai real estate to stabilise after 4 years of soaring prices amid new supply
Dubai’s property market, which has been on a remarkable rally for four years, is approaching a decisive turning point with predicted market rebalancing in the offing. Global ratings agencies Moody’s …
Dubai major construction giant opens IPO today: Key dates, prices and how to subscribe
UAE’s construction giant, Alec Holdings, is set to launch its Dubai IPO between AED 1.35 and 1.40 per share, opening subscriptions from September 23 to 30, 2025. The company, known for its …
UAE: Ministry of Finance signs MoU with RUWAD to support SMEs
The Ministry of Finance has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sharjah Foundation for Supporting Entrepreneurial Projects (Ruwad), an affiliate of the Sharjah Economic Development …
Sharjah Ruler offers condolences on passing of Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalid Al Qasimi
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, offered his condolences on the death of Sheikh Sultan Bin Khalid Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi at the Sheikh …
Abu Dhabi campus to offer Executive MBA program starting August 2026
NYU Abu Dhabi will begin offering an Executive MBA program through the Stern School of Business starting in August 2026, making NYU the highest-ranked U.S. business school to do so in the Middle East …
NVIDIA and TII establish Middle East’s first joint AI and robotics laboratory in Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates’ Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and chipmaker NVIDIA launched the Middle East’s first joint laboratory dedicated to artificial intelligence and robotics in Abu Dhabi on …
Dubai Reinvented – The City That’s Become A Huge Draw For Entrepreneurs
Once little more than a trading outpost on the edge of the desert, Dubai has transformed itself into one of the world’s most magnetic hubs for entrepreneurs.