SHARJAH: Following the directives of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Agricultural and Livestock Production Corporation (EKTFA) is expanding Mleiha Dairy Farm’s cow herd. The farm’s herd will grow from 5,000 to 8,000 cows, thanks to a new contract with Inntro Agrar GmbH. This […]
ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national airline, is marking a special milestone this month—20 years of flying to India. The journey began on 26th September 2004, when Etihad launched its first flights to Mumbai, followed by New Delhi on 1st December of the same year. Also read: Sharjah launches world’s first AI trade licence, […]
ABU DHABI: The Ministry of Economy has announced a new rule requiring private joint-stock companies in the UAE to have at least one woman on their boards of directors. This rule will apply after the current board’s term ends. This decision is part of the UAE’s broader goal to promote diversity and increase women’s roles […]
DUBAI: BBC Storyworks’ new series, Voices of Vision, is airing globally on BBC News, celebrating UAE-based entrepreneurs who are pioneering global innovation. Part of the global campaign Invest in the Emirates, the series showcases the UAE’s dynamic innovation, logistics, and trade sectors. Also read: RTA air taxis will take off in Dubai in Q1 2026 […]
SHARJAH: Sharjah has made history by launching the world’s first trade licence issued entirely through artificial intelligence (AI), allowing entrepreneurs and investors to complete the process in less than five minutes. This innovative service was introduced at the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2024) and is currently available at the Sharjah Investor Services Center (Saeed) and […]
ABU DHABI: TAQA Water Solutions, a leader in sustainable water management, has partnered with Royal Gardens Agricultural Contracting to plant over 1,000 Ghaf trees in Al Wathba. This project is a big step towards environmental conservation and smarter water use. The trees will be planted around a main pumping station and will be irrigated using […]
ABU DHABI: The race to develop stronger AI capabilities is driving a massive need for infrastructure. To meet this demand, BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), Microsoft, and MGX have launched the Global AI Infrastructure Investment Partnership (GAIIP). This partnership aims to invest in building and expanding data centres, providing the computing power needed to support […]
SHARJAH: The “Roots and Modernity: A Celebration of Contemporary Mediterranean Arab Art” exhibition has opened at the Sharjah Art Museum, running until 24th November. Organised by the Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) in collaboration with the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, this exhibition showcases 80 stunning masterpieces from the gallery’s permanent collection. The exhibition was […]
DUBAI: The countdown to the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) has officially kicked off, and this year’s 30th-anniversary edition promises to be the biggest and most exciting one yet. Running from 6th December 2024 to 12th January 2025, Dubai is set to host a non-stop, fun-packed extravaganza that’ll have something for everyone, every day, across every […]
DUBAI: Emirates and the Museum of the Future will host the inaugural Aviation Future Week from 15-17 October 2024 in Dubai. This event will bring together UAE ministers, senior government officials, and industry leaders from aviation, aerospace, airfreight, MRO, and logistics. It serves as a platform for discussions on the future of the passenger journey, […]
DUBAI: Dubai is set to transform urban transportation with the launch of fully electric air taxis by early 2026 as part of its Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) initiatives. Khaled Al Awadhi, Director of the Transportation Systems Department at Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), announced the plan during the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) World Congress […]
