Miscellaneous

UAE Cabinet restructures gender balance council to strengthen national equality efforts

The resolution aims to expand the Council’s scope and strengthen its strategic roles for gender balance

UAE introduces advertiser permit to enhance quality, transparency in digital advertising practices 

New framework supports content creators and boosts investment appeal in the UAE media sector

Riyadh strengthens global tourism image with world’s largest esports tournament

Running from July 7 to August 24, the seven-week tournament in Riyadh has drawn over 2,000 elite international players competing in a wide array of the world's most popular esports titles

UAE President promotes Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan to Lieutenant General

This month, Sheikh Hamdan celebrated the first anniversary of his appointment as Minister of Defence

Could life exist underground on Mars or Enceladus? NYUAD study says yes

The NYUAD’s CASS study shows that cosmic rays may not only be harmless in certain subsurface environments, but could actively fuel microscopic life

Dubai Social Sector Strategy 2025–2033 under development with input from 27 government entities

Workshop marks the first phase of a three-stage strategy development process taking place throughout July and August

UAE launches housing and academic allowances to support Emirati families

The allowance for outstanding students has been raised to a maximum of AED3,200 per month and is granted only to high-achieving students

Qatar confirms bid to host 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games

If Qatar is awarded the honor of hosting the Games, it would mark the first Olympic and Paralympic Games ever held in the MENA region

Qatar Fund for Development reaffirms global commitment at 2025 UN Sustainable Development Forum

The discussions contributed to shaping a unified vision for the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha from November 4-6, 2025

Dubai’s Sheikh Hamdan introduces world’s first system to enhance transparency in AI-driven research, content

Intelligent machines include algorithms, automation tools, generative AI models, and robotics in the classification 

Dubai: New decree grants 10 days of paid marriage leave to government national employees

Leave is fully paid, including allowances and financial benefits during the marriage leave period

Sheikh Mohammed issues major changes to Dubai’s conciliation law aimed at streamlining dispute resolution

Law No. (9) of 2025 amends provisions of Law No. (18) of 2021 governing conciliation frameworks

UAE ranks first globally in health outreach programs, community participation for wellbeing promotion

The Index benchmarks 40 countries, assessing health literacy, outreach, inclusion, and equity performance

Honor of Kings World Cup 2025 kicks off in Riyadh with $3 million prize pool

The grand finals on July 26 will feature a dramatic best-of-seven series using the “Ultimate Battle” draft mode

Arab Media Summit 2026 to take place from March 31-April 2: Dubai Press Club

The 2025 edition attracted over 8,000 participants from 26 countries and featured 175 sessions

Sheikh Mohammed highlights Dubai’s commitment to sustainable growth, community empowerment

H.H. met with prominent citizens, business leaders, investors, and officials at the Union House in Dubai

Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum to open in December 2025 to honor Sheikh Zayed’s legacy with 300,000 years of history

Artefacts include the Abu Dhabi Pearl and the Blue Qur’an, highlighting Emirati cultural significance 

UAE launches initiative raising maximum loan coverage age to 95 for senior citizens’ housing support

This initiative aims to provide comprehensive insurance coverage for housing loan beneficiaries.

UAE refutes claims of lifetime Golden Visa for certain nationalities

Categories and conditions for the Golden Visa are clearly defined according to official regulations 

Sharjah traffic fines: 35 percent discount for fines settled within 60 days

If payment is made after 60 days but within one year of the violation, a 25 percent discount will apply to the financial penalty only

U.S. Independence Day: History, traditions, key events, openings and closures, and more

In 2025, the U.S. celebrates 249 years of independence with nationwide parades and community events

Dubai: Three new international universities set to open campuses for 2025–26 academic year

There is strong interest from major universities to open campuses in Dubai, with several in discussions or pending final approval

MasterMind Awards 2025: Dubai hosts prestigious celebration of leadership and innovation

The event celebrated excellence across industries, reaffirming the UAE’s dedication to innovation, leadership empowerment, and global progress

Saudi Arabia climbs 14 spots to rank 13th in global intellectual property rights enforcement

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property led efforts to enhance the IPR enforcement ecosystem.