The UAE is hosting a global tournament for high school students in the field of chemistry and a team of four young Emirati girls has been chosen to represent the nation. The 57th edition of the …
UAE to lead new COSPAS-SARSAT International AI Committee for Search & Rescue Innovation
In a landmark decision during its virtual session on June 13, 2025, the global COSPAS-SARSAT organisation established a new international working group focused on artificial intelligence applications …
Freight My Car Reports Seasonal Surge in UAE to Europe Vehicle Air Freight
Freight My Car confirms a notable increase in vehicle air freight bookings from Dubai to Europe during the summer season, driven by high-net-worth travelers opting for personal vehicle transport …
Shavez Ahmed Siddiqui Sets Global Benchmark with LQUIDPAY Deobank, Wins Top Fintech Honors in 2025
Shavez Ahmed Siddiqui, the visionary fintech entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of LQUIDPAY Deobank, is making waves across the global fintech and Web3 ecosystems. With two major accolades in 2025 – one …
TON introduces UAE Golden Visa program through crypto staking, Toncoin soars 13%
TON Golden Visa enables UAE residency through crypto staking, offering a streamlined process, lower investment, and asset liquidity.
‘Tools change, plans shift, the only constant is serving the people of the UAE,’ says Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, launched the new cycle of …
Road rumble strips in UAE play Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony
The humble road rumble strip, used around the world to alert drifting drivers to potential hazards or lane departures, can play Beethoven on a mountain highway in the far reaches of the United Arab …
How the UAE’s Foreign Policy Backfired in Syria and Sudan
The UAE’s interventionist foreign policy, backing Assad in Syria and the RSF in Sudan, has backfired, damaging its global reputation, alienating allies, and undermining US interests.
UAE faces talent surplus as skilled job seekers grapple with fewer roles, experts say
The UAE is facing a surplus of skilled professionals in many job roles, particularly at the middle and senior management levels, experts told The National. The Emirates’ population is booming and job …
UAE Government Leaders Programme participants explore Vietnam’s developmental transformation, global leadership insights
During a meeting with the UAE Government Leaders Programme delegation from the Prime Minister’s Office, Ho Duc Phoc, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, …
Dubai to start self-driving car trials with full commercial rollout planned by 2026
Dubai partners with Pony.ai to revolutionize transportation with self-driving car trials starting soon, aiming for a fully autonomous service by 2026.
UK Foreign Office issues passport ‘warning’ for Brits flying to Dubai
The Foreign Office has issued an update for UK nationals travelling to Dubai, warning them that their passports must be valid for at least six months beyond their intended arrival date in the country …
UK Foreign Office sends passport warning to tourists flying to Dubai
Brits risk being denied the right to board their flight if they fail to double-check their passport’s expiry date. The Foreign Office has posted an update advising UK nationals travelling to Dubai …
Brits urged to check passports as key rule may see them refused entry to Dubai
If you are travelling to Dubai you will need a visitor or tourist visa, issued on arrival, but you should check your passport meets other requirements before you go …
Sharjah astronomy body hosts workshop on exoplanets
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) at the University of Sharjah (UoS) organised a specialised workshop …
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, President of Brazil discuss further advancing bilateral relations
H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, have discussed further advancing bilateral …
Dubai: Expect driverless ride sooner; RTA aims for 25% of trips to be autonomous by 2030
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pony.ai, a global leader in autonomous driving technology, to spearhead the pilot programme in the emirate.