Training sessions were held at community centers in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah. Over six two-day sessions, volunteers completed a total of 2,046 training hours to strengthen their crisis response skills.
The CEPA program, launched in September 2021, continues to expand in 2025 with five new agreements signed with Malaysia, New Zealand, Kenya, Ukraine, and the Central African Republic.
The first edition of the initiative includes Reading Ambassadors chosen from four main groups: writers and pioneers, youth, volunteers, and children. These ambassadors will help spread reading habits in the community by creating and running meaningful projects through different platforms.
The newly introduced symbol for the UAE Dirham represents both its physical and digital forms. Derived from the English name for the Dirham, the symbol incorporates two horizontal lines, symbolizing currency stability and drawing inspiration from the UAE flag.
From March 25 to April 6, #EidInDubai will showcase spectacular fireworks, live entertainment, sports events, shopping promotions, and dining experiences, creating a lively and festive atmosphere for all.
The initiative works with over 75 hotels to collect and distribute untouched surplus food to those in need. It will be carried out in Dubai with the support of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.
Archer will provide aircraft alongside supplying ADA with skilled pilots, technicians, and engineers to help with the initial setup, ensuring a smooth and safe launch. In addition, Archer plans to introduce a software system, including a booking app, to support urban air mobility operations.
As part of this partnership, Emirates NBD Asset Management clients will gain access to BlackRock's Alternative Investments platform, which manages more than $450 billion in assets.
The conference aims to encourage collaboration and knowledge-sharing while identifying new opportunities in book distribution and innovative strategies for global market growth.
Banks and exchange houses have been instructed to update their cash deposit machines and counting devices to accept both the new polymer notes and the current paper notes, which remain legally valid.
Dubai Courts' strategic plan focuses on strengthening trust in the judiciary and ensuring justice for a stable society. It includes 3 strategic impact indicators, 27 performance indicators, and 42 initiatives.
Last year, ENOC's business units achieved significant cost savings through energy efficiency initiatives. ENOC Processing Company (EPCL) led the way, saving AED 2,314,669 by implementing various energy and resource management measures.
Beneficiaries will receive tools and energy-efficient appliances to lower costs while maintaining comfort. Participants can choose from three plans—traditional, modern, or smart—designed to offer the best sustainability solutions for their homes.
World Crisis And Emergency Management Summit aims to bring together experts to share knowledge, improve preparedness, and ensure faster and more efficient responses to crises.
RTA has expanded the service road next to the Financial Centre Metro Station in the Abu Dhabi-bound direction, increasing the number of lanes from three to four. This upgrade has boosted road capacity by 25%, allowing 3,200 vehicles per hour instead of 2,400.
Abu Dhabi Deputy Ruler Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed and Trump discussed ways to strengthen the strategic partnership between the UAE and the U.S. and explored opportunities for further collaboration.
This phase includes 22 volumes covering eight chapters of the Holy Quran. With this addition, the entire encyclopedia now has 47 volumes and more than 110,000 rhetorical titles. The launch took place during the graduation ceremony for the 5th group of 329 reciters from the Sharjah Holy Quran Academy at University City Hall.
In 2024, RTA carried out approximately 579,000 inspections and licensing transactions, a 20% increase from the previous year. Despite the higher number of checks, recorded violations decreased by 3%.
The resolution allows free zone businesses to operate in mainland Dubai if they obtain the required licenses from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
Discussions will cover various topics such as local production, trade technology, health equity, and regional investment opportunities. Highlights include the TradeTech Forum in partnership with the World Economic Forum and special investment forums for India, Japan, China, and Russia.
With this latest edition, the report has now identified a total of 200 future opportunities, highlighting potential for over 1,000 practical ideas spanning economic, social, technological, and legal fields.
The assessment will be based on specific criteria that align with global best practices, while being tailored to the UAE's culture, values, and needs. Initially, the system will focus on services for children aged 0-8, with plans to expand to include children up to 18 years old in later phases.
Ignite Energy Access uses its technology platform to develop and manage solar energy solutions across sub-Saharan Africa. The company aims to provide clean and sustainable electricity to 100 million people in the region by 2030.
In endorsing these initiatives, Sheikh Hamdan stressed that Dubai's success as a global city is rooted in a vision focused on empowering individuals, families, and communities. This vision ensures equal access to opportunities, fosters talent, strengthens national identity and values, promotes knowledge, and encourages entrepreneurship.
The guide includes 35 legal frameworks focused on preventing domestic and digital violence, along with 46 awareness programs, policies, and initiatives. These efforts were developed in collaboration with 22 national institutions.
A team of Emirati and international experts contributed to this achievement, allowing the mission to move forward to the next stage. This phase will involve the assembly, integration, and testing of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Explorer.
Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and CEO of ADNOC urged for growth-focused policies that support investment, energy, and people. He explained that meeting the rapid global growth in energy demand will require using all available energy sources.
Under the three-year agreement, AIQ will introduce ENERGYai and other AI technologies to enhance efficiency and optimization in ADNOC's upstream sector. ENERGYai is developed using 70 years of industry data and expertise.
Along with the dividend approval, the Annual General Assembly highlighted Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank's strong business growth, excellent performance in 2024, and a solid foundation for future expansion.
Al Etihad Payments and Visa will collaborate with local banks, fintech companies, and merchants to issue these co-branded cards. The new cards will come with various benefits and value-added services to meet customer needs.
