Following a rigorous selection process, ADEK will sponsor the first cohort of 125 candidates to undergo an accelerated one-year training programme in partnership with leading higher education …
Abu Dhabi to be a fully AI-native government by 2027
The Abu Dhabi Government has announced the “Abu Dhabi Government Digital Strategy 2025-2027,” advancing the emirate’s transformation towards an …
Dubai taxi users turn to e-hail rides as journey times and congestion slashed
A shift towards e-hail taxi rides in Dubai is having a positive impact on the environment and journey planning …
Minister of Economy reviews role of proactive initiatives in enhancing UAE economy’s competitiveness at regional, global levels
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, participated in a session titled ‘Global Competitive Edge in an Ever-changing World’ at the 55th World Economic Forum’s annual meeting – Davos 2025 – …
“A highly competitive mindset is essential for business success”: Dr. Dhananjay Datar
Like every other field, there is a fierce competition in business today. It is easy to step into business, but difficult to survive and succeed for a long time. Business cant be done for a chance, a …
Canon Central & North Africa Sets Bold Vision for 2025 at Annual Kickoff in Dubai
The event was graced by Canon EMEA’s President & CEO, Mr. Yuichi Ishizuka, whose presence emphasized the strategic importance of Africa as a key growth market for Canon.
70,000 new companies join Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 2024 bringing total number of members to more than 258,000
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has shared details of several significant milestones achieved during 2024. By the end of last year, …
UAE Criticizes EU for Keeping Nation on Dirty-Money ‘Black List’
The United Arab Emirates criticized the European Union for keeping the country on a “black list” of countries with strategic deficiencies in combating illicit money flows.
Dubai Maritime Authority advances development of marine tourism in Hatta
A delegation from the Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), part of the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation, led by Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, CEO of the DMA, visited Hatta as part …
Indian Refiners Issue Crude Import Tenders Amid Squeezed Russian Supply
Indian refiners are struggling to procure crude oil and some are issuing crude import tenders to solicit bids this month after the latest U.S. sanctions hit Russian supply, trade sources told Reuters …
Refiners ask Abu Dhabi NOC to offer ‘oil delivered price’ as freight spikes
Russian oil accounted for more than a third of India’s imports last year, but US sanctions are tightening supply, pushing the buyer back to traditional Middle East sources …
UAE Becomes Largest Importer of Pakistani Mangoes
The United Arab Emirates has emerged as the top destination for Pakistani mango exports, as revealed by the Ministry of Commerce in its report presented …
Sharjah’s ‘Historical Dictionary of Arabic Language’ unprecedented achievement: European academics
A delegation of European academics with expertise in Arabic language studies has praised the efforts of the Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah (ALA) in safeguarding the Arabic language and …
GCC IPOs raised $13.2bn last year as UAE and Saudi markets dominate
Saudi Arabia followed, raising a total of $4.1bn, or 31 per cent of the total GCC IPO proceeds, with 42 offerings. Saudi Exchange (Tadawul) saw 14 IPOs on its Main Market amounting to a total of …
How I got my job as.. founder of UAE’s leading circular fashion platform
This week we chat with Rosie Gunn, founder Endless, the UAE’s leading circular fashion platform. Welcome to the Emirates Woman weekly series ‘How I got my job as…’ where we speak to some incredible …
Dubai villa rent prices surge 52%, Palm Jumeirah sees biggest spike in 2024: Report
Top apartment communities also posted a significant rise in rentals last year, with Dubai South recording a 29.5% hike …
UAE: Retirees to now receive monthly grants
Retiress from federal entities, other emirate governments, or the private sector who are registered in Sharjah will now receive a supplementary grant. Individuals earning a pension below Dhs17,500 per …