Miscellaneous

Sheikh Hamdan visits Expand North Star 2024, highlights Dubai’s role in digital economy’s future

Expand North Star 2024 and Gitex Global 2024 reinforce Dubai’s prominence in the global tech entrepreneurship and investment landscape

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives sends aid to 250,000 people in Lebanon

According to the UN's World Food Programme (WFP), more than 1.2 million people have been affected by the current crisis in Lebanon

Dubai Silicon Oasis recognized as Middle East Free Zone of the Year for Innovation Zones

DSO celebrated four awards at the fDi Global Free Zones of the Year Awards

Expand North Star 2024: Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy highlights competitive advantages of emirate’s digital business ecosystem 

The chamber will showcase the top facilities and infrastructure in the emirate for supporting digital startups

How Alef Education shapes the future of learning in MENA

EdTech company’s innovative products include Alef Platform, Arabits, and Alef AI Tutor

Dubai’s dnata secures multi-year catering deal with T’way Air in Rome to supply 80,000 meals annually

T’way Air will operate three weekly flights connecting the Italian capital with South Korea 

UAE committed to enhancing global trade system through strategic agreements, investments in key sectors: WTO

WTO’s Johanna Hill noted that "the UAE is playing an incredible role in world trade” 

Human Mobile Devices is putting the ‘human’ back into phone design with its new smartphone: The HMD Skyline 5G

Crafted from recycled aluminum, built to last longer with great battery cycle and easy self-repair innovative design

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed concludes official visit to Kuwait

The discussions highlighted the significant advancements in cooperation, bolstered by the leadership of both nations

Sheikh Hamdan arrives in Kuwait on official visit

Sheikh Hamdan highlights the deeply rooted ties between the UAE and Kuwait, which continue to witness growth

Golden visa for teachers: Eligibility criteria, cost and application window

The KHDA has given a complete breakdown of the application criteria and documents required

Saudi Arabia launches insurance to protect expats in private sector

Coverage of expatriate workers included in the insurance scheme started on October 6, 2024

UAE’s ‘Plant the Emirates’ program to advance agriculture development, food security

Program seeks to advance agricultural technologies, build new partnerships with the private sector and expand green spaces

UAE: Golden Visa for exceptional teachers, announces Sheikh Hamdan

Announcement recognizes the pivotal role of educators in shaping Dubai’s future

Dubai’s Parkin announces first interim dividend of $54.1 million

Cash dividend will be paid to shareholders at the end of October

UAE Emirates ID: Why does the number begin with 784?

The Emirates ID number comprises 15 digits divided into four parts

UAE’s Etihad Rail launches new corporate identity with revamped logo, strategic vision

The new logo design draws inspiration from the falcon’s eye, the silhouette of a train, and the railway track

WEF introduces innovative digital platform to boost clean energy investments in emerging markets

The platform outlines 100 policy measures, financial mechanisms, and de-risking strategies from the past two decades

UAE President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meet to discuss strategies for enhancing national welfare and development 

The leaders discussed the UAE's development and strategies for national growth and prosperity

UAE insurance sector profits reach $680.6 million in 2023, reports CBUAE

The total number of insurance policies written across all types in the UAE surged to 14.6 million 

Dubai’s RTA implements major traffic upgrades to enhance road efficiency near 37 schools

These enhancements prioritize safety for all road users in Dubai, including staff, bus drivers, and families

UAE holiday calendar for 2025

The legislation, published in the official gazette on May 15, 2024, will come into effect on January 1, 2025