Miscellaneous

Saudi Arabia’s expenditure on research and development surges by 17.4 percent to $6 billion

The workforce in the R&D field increased by 12.2 percent, bringing the total number of employees to 49,337

Conference of Arab ministers of higher education adopts ‘Abu Dhabi Declaration’

Conference explores strategies for flexible higher education policies

How achieving gender equality could add $21 trillion to global GDP

Empowering women benefits business, as research shows diverse boards outperform non-diverse ones by 20 percent 

Intel receives $7.86 billion boost from Biden’s CHIPS Act 

CHIPS Act investment to fuel construction and expansion of Intel’s facilities

UAE’s Habib Al Mulla and Partners expands into Iraq, bridging legal excellence across borders

This expansion comes from a partnership with Al Nesoor Law Firm, a Baghdad firm with 30 lawyers and 24 years of experience in M&As

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr launches Etihad Water and Electricity Museum, showcasing UAE’s path to progress

Sheikh Saud noted the importance of museums in displaying photographs, documents, artefacts, and equipment from developmental projects

Fugatto: Nvidia drops AI music editor capable of creating unheard sounds

The new AI tool can modify an individual's voice, altering accents or emotional tones to make it sound angry or calm

Dubai launches strategic plan for emirate’s Judicial Inspection Authority for 2024-2026

This plan aims to uphold high standards of excellence while balancing judicial independence and accountability 

UAE National Day: SCA announces holiday for financial markets

Employees of ministries and federal entities will observe the 53rd Eid Al Etihad holiday on December 2 and 3

Sheikh Hamdan leads UAE delegation to meeting of GCC Joint Defence Council

Meeting focuses on strengthening defence cooperation among the armed forces of GCC states

Saudi Arabia sets world record for largest food cluster with $5.3 billion investment to create 43,000 jobs by 2035

Over the next ten years, the Jeddah Food Cluster is expected to contribute SAR8 billion to national exports and add SAR7 billion to the nation's GDP

UAE launches initiative to train 5,000 Emirati students in future digital technologies

The initiative supports Dubai's vision to empower Emirati talent and strengthen the digital economy.

UAE’s GPSSA announces over $218.6 million in pension payments for November 2024

This represents an increase of AED54.4 million compared to November 2023, during which pension payments totaled AED749.05 million

RTA launches initiative to illuminate 40 areas across Dubai by 2026

This initiative aligns with RTA’s strategy to enhance Dubai’s road network and update street lighting systems citywide 

‘Earth Dreams’: Sheikh Hamdan reveals first-of-its-kind immersive exhibition at Museum of the Future

The exhibition utilizes millions of photographs of the natural world, alongside satellite imagery and meteorological data

Dubai Airports: A special welcome awaits travelers with the Founding Fathers’ stamp

This initiative is part of the ‘#ZayedAndRashid’ campaign launched following the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

UAE National Day: Four-day weekend announced for private, public sectors

This year’s official ceremony will take place in Al Ain City

Revamp your scroll: Discover how to reset your Instagram algorithm for a fresh feed

This feature lets you hit the reset button if you're craving a fresh take on your Instagram recommendations

UAE President, King of Jordan discuss bilateral ties and regional developments in Abu Dhabi

Both leaders affirmed support for Lebanon's unity and sovereignty, expressing solidarity with its people

Sheikh Theyab and Bill Gates discuss AI’s role in advancing health, education, and food systems

Both parties discussed strategies to improve lives by combating preventable diseases like polio and neglected tropical diseases

Sheikh Hamdan witnesses agreement for new global MMA championship

The much-anticipated event is scheduled for 25 January 2025, at the Coca-Cola Arena located in Dubai’s City Walk

What you should know about Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, led by Musk and Ramaswamy

Trump stated that DOGE aims to cut excessive regulations, reduce wasteful spending, and reorganize federal agencies 

Dubai Future Forum 2024: World poised for ‘era-defining moments’

The forum kicked off today in its third edition at the Museum of the Future, welcoming over 2,500 experts from 100 countries

Dubai Future Forum 2024 kicks off tomorrow, convening leading global futurists at Museum of the Future

The Forum aims to provide an exceptional platform for international thought leaders to devise actionable solutions for the future