Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre has announced the success of its pioneering model in mosquito control through smart traps. These traps represent a radical shift in the way mosquito populations are monitored, tracked, and managed. According to Emirates News Agency, this initiative comes in response to the growing challenges posed by climate change, urban expansion, increased travel, and the spread of pesticide-resistant mosquito strains. The smart traps use advanced technology that mimics human body emissions, attracting female mosquitoes seeking blood by releasing carbon dioxide and using a chemical attractant that mimics human scent. Once the mosquitoes approach, they

Dubai: Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has successfully hosted its latest ‘In Focus’ session, providing Dubai-based companies with comprehensive insights on expansion opportunities in Armenia, Georgia, Malaysia, and Cambodia. According to Emirates News Agency, the event was held in the presence of Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers; Giorgi Janjgava, Ambassador of Georgia to the United Arab Emirates; Sman Manan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Cambodia to Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain; together with Mohamed Fadly Amri Aliaman, Consul General of Malaysia

Dubai: A recent report by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) revealed that the UAE’s travel and tourism sector delivered an exceptional performance in 2024. The sector contributed AED257.3 billion (US$70.1 billion) to the national GDP, accounting for 13% of the economy. This marks a 3.2% increase from 2023 and a remarkable 26% growth compared to 2019, one of the highest growth rates globally and regionally in terms of tourism’s contribution to economic development. According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, praised the sector’s achievements,

Abu Dhabi: The General Secretariat of the National Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Illegal Organisations Committee (NAMLCFTC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Arab Youth Centre. The signing took place in the presence of Dr. Sultan Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs. The agreement seeks to enhance youth awareness of the economic security and financial compliance sectors, while shedding light on the challenges associated with financial crimes both locally and regionally. It also aims to open new horizons for Arab youth by offering real career and development pathways

Abu Dhabi: UAE Banks Federation (UBF) has confirmed that Dubai’s selection as the host city for SIBOS 2029 reflects the international community’s confidence in the UAE’s leading role in the financial, banking, and payments industry. According to Emirates News Agency, the choice of Dubai underscores the UAE’s established position as a key player in global finance. The UAE previously became the first country in the Middle East and Africa to host SIBOS in 2013. The event was previously held in major financial hubs like Singapore, Geneva, Toronto, London, Amsterdam, and Beijing. The decision to host SIBOS 2029 in Dubai results

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Finance (MoF), in its capacity as the issuer and in collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) as the issuing and payment agent, announced the successful completion of the June 2025 auction of UAE Dirham-denominated Islamic Treasury Sukuk (T-Sukuk) amounting to AED1.1 billion. According to Emirates News Agency, this issuance forms part of the T-Sukuk issuance program for the year 2025, as published on the MoF’s official website. The auction attracted bids from eight primary dealers across tranches maturing in May 2027 and August 2028. The total bids received reached AED6.21 billion, marking

Abu Dhabi: Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has commenced hot metal production at its pilot reduction cells for the EX technology, marking the debut of the company’s next-generation aluminium smelting technology. According to Emirates News Agency, the pilot project at Al Taweelah is crucial for preparing the technology for large-scale industrial applications. This initiative is pivotal for EGA’s future plans for low-carbon primary aluminium production and aims to solidify EGA’s standing as a preferred smelting technology provider globally. The pilot will also test advanced Industry 4.0 capabilities in the aluminium sector, incorporating EGA’s existing use cases and developing new digital capabilities

Dubai: Dubai International (DXB) is entering a period of sustained peak operations, with more than 3.4 million guests expected to travel through the airport between 27th June and 9th July 2025. Daily volumes are forecast to average over 265,000, with the busiest day anticipated on 5 July for both departures and transfer traffic. Dubai Airports, alongside its stakeholders, has activated an integrated summer readiness plan to ensure guest journeys remain safe and efficient. According to Emirates News Agency, while the wider regional situation has led to some delays and cancellations across the network, the oneDXB community has been working around