Dubai: Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), the special economic zone for knowledge and innovation, and a member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), has announced that registration is now open for the third cohort of the MIT DesignX Dubai Accelerator Programme (MDXB). Held in partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Global Growth Hub, the programme will run from 20th October 2025 through 28th January 2026 at Dubai Silicon Oasis. According to Emirates News Agency, the third cohort of the MIT DesignX Dubai Accelerator Programme will bring together 12 teams focused on developing sustainable solutions to urban

Abu dhabi: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has expanded its fleet with the addition of two Airbus A320 aircraft, bringing its total fleet size to 12 aircraft, as part of the airline’s ongoing growth strategy. According to Emirates News Agency, the carrier also announced plans to add two more Airbus A320 aircraft before the end of the year. This planned fleet increase will boost total capacity by 40 percent in 2025, further reinforcing Air Arabia Abu Dhabi’s commitment to the growth of Abu Dhabi’s aviation sector and the emirate’s broader economic development. Adel Al Ali, Group

Sharjah: The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority (SAIF Zone) and Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) teamed up with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to host a specialised workshop aimed at educating companies on ADNOC’s supplier registration process. This initiative sought to guide businesses in both free zones on how to navigate ADNOC’s commercial licensing and regulatory procedures, particularly to enter the energy sector supply chain. According to Emirates News Agency, the workshop was conducted at the SAIF Zone and featured notable attendees such as Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director of both free zones, and Mubarak Al Mehairbi,

Dubai: The Dubai Judicial Institute (DJI) announced the winners of the second edition of the ‘Future Research Competition’, which aimed to promote scientific inquiry and legal innovation, aligning with its strategic vision to advance knowledge while supporting legal and judicial research. According to Emirates News Agency, the competition witnessed robust participation, with over 50 research papers and scientific books submitted and rigorously evaluated through a three-stage process to determine adherence to scientific standards, complete peer review, and perform final judging. The submissions were based on relevant themes like space law, green economy, sustainable development, startups, cybersecurity, and AI applications. Dr.

Dubai: Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has launched an innovative interactive guide that highlights some of the city’s premier indoor sports venues. This guide aims to offer both residents and visitors numerous opportunities to remain active during the summer months. According to Emirates News Agency, the newly released guide emphasizes Dubai’s status as an energetic and activity-focused city, particularly during the summer. Among the highlighted venues are popular indoor ice-skating rinks located at Al Nasr Leisureland, The Dubai Mall, Sports Society Mall, Galleria Ice Rink at Hyatt Regency Dubai, and Emirates Sports Hotel.

Al dhaid: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has finalized preparations for the 9th edition of the Al Dhaid Date Festival, which is scheduled to take place from July 23 to July 27 at Expo Al Dhaid. According to Emirates News Agency, this year’s event promises extensive participation from palm farmers and date producers across the UAE, along with government entities, private agricultural organizations, and home-based businesses. The Al Dhaid Date Festival is recognized as a key economic, heritage-themed, and agricultural event organized annually by the Sharjah Chamber. It aims to promote palm cultivation by encouraging the adoption

Beijing: China’s national carbon market has shown stronger vitality during the past four years, facilitating a green transformation in power generation, according to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. According to Emirates News Agency, the country launched the online trading of its national carbon market on 16th July 2021. The market saw transaction values exceed 18 billion yuan (approximately US$2.51 billion) in 2024, representing a nearly 25 percent year-over-year increase and setting a historical high. The price of carbon dioxide emissions quotas exceeded 100 yuan (about US$13.94) per tonne in November 2024. Recently, the carbon price has stabilized at 70

Sharjah: Sharjah Media City (Shams) welcomed a delegation from China Media Group (CMG) during an official visit aimed at exploring prospects for strategic cooperation and enhancing partnership in digital media, media training, and technological development. During the visit, Rashid Abdullah Al Obad, Director-General of Sharjah Media City (Shams), met with Mu Li, Director-General of China Media Group in the Middle East. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting, attended by senior representatives from both sides, focused on ways to deepen media collaboration and expand the scope of partnership between the two institutions. Both sides agreed that the meeting reflected a