Miscellaneous

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.

Sheikh Hamdan announces World Sports Summit in Dubai from December 29-30

Key discussions will focus on enhancing performance of national teams and sports clubs worldwide 

Dubai Police AI traffic fines: Key violations and penalties every driver should know

Dubai's AI systems have achieved a remarkable 90 percent reduction in road fatalities since 2007 

Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed wishes Arab and Islamic nations hope, prosperity for Hijri New Year 1447

“We pray to Allah that this year brings goodness, blessings, and prosperity to all,” H.H. stated.

77 percent of MENA content creators believe GCC is leading transformation in tourism, entertainment industry: Report

Almost half of the region's creators are positive about the use of AI, up from just 29 percent last year

UAE President extends Hijri New Year greetings, emphasizing global peace and prosperity

The Hijri New Year signifies the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar and deep spiritual reflection

Why the GCC region dominates the list of the world’s safest cities in 2025

The top 10 safest cities list for 2025 featured several GCC cities, including Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Sharjah, Manama and Muscat

UAE’s GPSSA announces date for June 2025 pension payments disbursement

June 2025 pension payments total AED834,511,656.49, reflecting a significant increase from last year

Ajman government introduces remote work on Fridays, reduces working hours in summer

The initiative introduces a 100 percent remote work system every Friday, effective from July 1 to August 22

What to expect from Elon Musk’s X as it unveils plans to launch investment, trading services

Plans are also underway to introduce an X-branded credit or debit card by the end of 2025

Hijri New Year 2025: Dubai announces official holiday date for public sector

Holiday excludes entities with shift workers and those providing essential public services

Dubai Orchestra project launched to reinforce city’s position as global center for culture, creativity

The Dubai Orchestra project aims to have Emirati talent make up 50 percent of its members by 2033

Saudi Arabia expands national antiquities register with 744 new archaeological sites

Recent additions highlight Saudi Arabia’s commitment to preserving its rich cultural heritage and history 

Bahrain climbs 12 places in Global Gender Gap Report as women’s empowerment efforts gain recognition

The country secured second place in Gulf gender equality rankings showcasing progress in women's rights

Kuwait announces holiday date to celebrate Hijri New Year

The decision was made during the weekly Cabinet meeting led by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad 

Trump family unveils T1 smartphone and ‘Trump Mobile’ service: Key details, pricing, and launch date

Trump Mobile offers 5G service, unlimited data, and customer support based in the U.S.

UAE President, Dubai Ruler meet to discuss continued economic growth, national progress

The Highnesses highlighted positive indicators of the UAE economy supporting the country’s prosperity

Advancing sports sector is central to UAE’s broader development vision, says UAE President

Meeting marked Al Serkal's recent triumph at the Arab Chess Championship, where she became the first Emirati woman to secure the Grandmaster title

UAE announces Hijri New Year 2025 holiday for private sector

The day will be an official paid holiday for all employees working in private sector companies and institutions

Zero Government Bureaucracy Program: Sheikh Mohammed launches second phase to enhance efficiency in Dubai

The initiative focuses on establishing government services that are simpler, quicker, and significantly more impactful 

UAE: Hijri New Year holiday announced for public sector

According to legislation passed by the UAE Cabinet, both the public and private sectors observe Hijri New Year on Muharram 1