UAE

Abu Dhabi to launch first public umbilical cord blood biobank in Masdar City

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City is preparing to unveil a cutting-edge biobank next year, poised to revolutionize medical research in the region. Spanning an impressive 2,000 square meters, this state-of-the-art facility is anticipated to house the largest collection of human biomaterials in the area, encompassing blood, saliva, and cell samples. A collaborative effort between […]

Sheikh Hamdan approves Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033: 200+ projects

Dubai: The Executive Council of Dubai, approved the ‘Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033’, a plan focused on ensuring everyone’s well-being in Dubai. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed emphasized Dubai’s commitment to people’s well-being, mentioning over 200 projects covering various aspects like culture, environment, and mobility. The strategy includes making neighborhoods better, building parks, and improving […]

Dubai hosts Food Innovation Conference 2024 with 150 international experts participating

Dubai: The Food Innovation Conference 2024, organized by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) in partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF), began in Dubai today with the theme ‘Reimagining Future Food Systems’. Bringing together over 150 global experts, academics, innovators, and representatives from public and private sectors and farming communities, the three-day […]

e& UAE breaks record: 30.5Gbps fastest 5G speed, setting new global benchmark

Abu Dhabi: Today, e& UAE announced a groundbreaking feat: achieving the world’s fastest recorded 5G speed of 30.5Gbps on its live network. This milestone, showcased at the SAMENA Leaders’ Summit 2024, demonstrates the successful aggregation of multiple carriers across high-band and mid-band spectrums, delivering unprecedented network speeds. This achievement highlights the UAE’s commitment, through e&, […]

Gulf nations to launch Schengen-like visa system by late 2024, revolutionizing Middle East travel

During the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO of the Saudi Tourism Authority, emphasized the necessity of regional cooperation to attract major events. He highlighted the potential for collaboration to organize an ‘Arabian tour’ that could entice globally renowned artists like Taylor Swift. Hamidaddin also discussed the forthcoming “unified GCC visa,” a travel permit […]

Dubai Municipality deploys remote marine scraper to combat water pollution effectively

Dubai: Dubai Municipality continues its journey towards environmental sustainability with the introduction of the smart marine scraper, a cutting-edge solution designed to address floating waste in the creeks and water canals of Dubai. This innovative technology, crafted by local Emirati talents in collaboration with the Al Khattal Boat Factory, signifies a notable advancement in the […]

Emirates Group rewards eligible employees with 20-week bonus following record profit

Dubai: On Monday, Emirates Airline granted employees a bonus worth 20 weeks’ salary. This bonus, to be included in May salaries, celebrates Emirates’ exceptional financial performance in the 2023-2024 fiscal year, with record profits of Dhs18.7 billion and revenues of Dhs137.30 billion. Furthermore, the airline’s workforce has grown by 10 percent to 112,406 employees, marking […]

Dubai Police Unveils UAE’s First “Tent Pegging” Police Team

Dubai: The Dubai Mounted Police Station has formed the nation’s inaugural “Tent Pegging” police team, dedicated to an officially recognized equestrian sport that highlights riders’ skills in managing horses adeptly. Dubai Police’s team is a significant part of the UAE national tent pegging team and is endorsed by the Emirates Equestrian Federation. Dr. Major General […]

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