Fujairah: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, the First Fujairah International Adventure Tourism Conference is set to take place from April 30th to May 2nd. Organised by the Fujairah Adventure Centre, the event aims to position the emirate as a global hub for adventure tourism and sustainable ecotourism. According to Emirates News Agency, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation is participating in this significant event, which aligns with Fujairah’s strategy to enhance its position on the global tourism map. This strategy is led by H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi,

Dubai: The UAE ranks among the top emerging global economies in AI readiness, according to a report titled “GCC AI Pulse: Mapping the Region’s Readiness for an AI-Driven Future” by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The report, based on BCG’s 2024 AI Maturity Matrix, was a focal point at the Dubai AI Assembly during the Dubai AI Week. According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE has earned the designation of AI Contender alongside 31 economies worldwide, including Saudi Arabia, as found in BCG’s inaugural AI Maturity Matrix. The maturity matrix identified four economic archetypes based on their AI readiness, ranging from

Dubai: Ahmad Jamal, Regional Director of Artificial Intelligence Solutions at NVIDIA, affirmed that the UAE has made significant strides in establishing itself as a regional and global hub for artificial intelligence (AI). He noted that the country has transitioned from the phase of investing in infrastructure and technologies to a stage of achieving returns and productivity on both economic and technological levels. According to Emirates News Agency, Jamal highlighted that the UAE has launched the UAE Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031, which aims to increase AI’s contribution to 14% of the country’s GDP. This reflects a genuine shift toward a knowledge-based

Dubai: The activities of the UAE Legal Workshop 2025 began today in Dubai. The event, co-organised by the UAE Football Association (UAEFA) in collaboration with FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), aims to address key legal aspects related to football. According to Emirates News Agency, Mohammed Abdullah Hazam Al Dhaheri, Secretary General of the UAE Football Association, delivered an opening speech where he acknowledged the continuous support from FIFA and the AFC for member associations and clubs. Al Dhaheri emphasized the importance of workshops and training sessions in enhancing the development of football at both international and continental levels.

Luanda: Dubai Chamber of Commerce, operating under the auspices of Dubai Chambers, has facilitated an impressive 252 bilateral business meetings between Dubai and Angolan companies in Luanda, Angola’s capital. These engagements were part of the chamber’s trade mission to Angola and Mozambique under the ‘New Horizons’ initiative, which is designed to foster the international expansion of Dubai-based companies by tapping into promising global markets. According to Emirates News Agency, the trade mission to Angola included representatives from 20 Dubai-based private sector companies spanning a variety of industries. These industries include agriculture, construction and building materials, electronics, energy and petrochemicals, engineering,

Abu Dhabi: The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has announced its Business Plan for 2025-2026, setting forth a strategic roadmap that emphasizes its role as a forward-thinking global regulator. The plan aims to align with the economic goals of both Abu Dhabi and the broader UAE. According to Emirates News Agency, the Business Plan delineates key regulatory priorities over the next two years, such as maintaining international regulatory alignment, combating financial crime, enhancing operational resilience, fostering responsible financial innovation, and advancing sustainable finance. These initiatives are designed to build on the FSRA’s existing framework

Abu Dhabi: SEE Institute today inaugurated the SEE Global Sustainability Summit in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, a high-impact gathering of global climate leaders, held at the region’s first net zero emissions building in the heart of The Sustainable City. The summit opened with the unveiling of two major initiatives designed to reshape climate education and awareness. According to Emirates News Agency, the first initiative is a Professional Diploma Program designed to accelerate academic pathways for sustainability professionals, integrating applied AI with critical sustainability themes such as Energy, Food, Water, Waste, and the built environment. The diploma, accredited by

Dubai: As part of Autism Awareness month, Emirates has achieved several milestones in its mission to make travel more accessible. One year after the airline’s first successful ‘travel rehearsal’, the program is being expanded to 17 cities, allowing children with autism to practice navigating the airport and preparing for real flights. Emirates has also become the world’s first Autism Certified Airline, with over 30,000 cabin crew and ground staff trained to support customers with autism. Throughout April, Emirates highlighted autism awareness to millions of passengers globally by showcasing content about neurodiversity on its inflight entertainment system, ice. According to Emirates