Dubai: Andrew Tuck, Editor-in-Chief of Monocle, led a session at the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum exploring how cities can excel beyond design and innovation to enhance education, healthcare, neighbourhoods, and community life. Speaking at a session entitled What Sparks Life in Cities, Tuck emphasised the importance of creating urban environments that nurture human advancement and wellbeing, aligning with the Dubai Social Agenda 33. According to Emirates News Agency, Tuck introduced ideas to strengthen Dubai’s position as a leading urban model that celebrates culture, identity, and human experience while maintaining its global outlook. He stated that the future of successful

Abu dhabi: Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice, today received Gerard Paul Marie Hubert Steeghs, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the UAE, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The meeting discussed a number of issues of mutual interest within the framework of strengthening cooperation and partnership between the two friendly countries in the legal and judicial fields. According to Emirates News Agency, the discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral relations, focusing particularly on the legal and judicial sectors. The meeting emphasized the importance of collaboration between the UAE and the Netherlands, highlighting ongoing efforts

Dubai: The Social Cohesion Leaders Majlis, part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, has introduced practical initiatives aimed at enhancing social cohesion and quality of life in Dubai. The event focused on discussing policies that support education and healthcare, aligning with the emirate’s ambition to become the world’s best city to live, work, and visit. According to Emirates News Agency, the Majlis was chaired by Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, the Director-General of the Dubai Community Development Authority. It gathered Dubai leaders and international experts who shared insights to improve residents’ experiences and promote sustainable development. Buhumaid emphasized that the

Abu dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today witnessed the launch of 13 new residential projects aimed at delivering over 40,000 homes and residential plots for citizens across the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The initiative, with a total investment of AED106 billion, marks a significant step towards enhancing the quality of life for Emirati families. According to Emirates News Agency, the agreements were signed by the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority and the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) with various property developers. The projects include the construction of 25,244 housing units over the next

Dubai: Eric Palomaa, Director of the Hess Center for New Frontiers at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), highlighted Dubai’s unique position as a hub that thrives on reinvention, pointing out how the city can leverage its adaptability, geographic positioning, and policy agility to remain a leader in shaping the region’s economic future. Palomaa was speaking at a session entitled ‘Economic Transformations in the Decade Ahead’ at the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, the premier annual gathering bringing together 1,000 key government and private sector leaders, with a focus on future transformation in leadership and management to establish

Dubai: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurated the fourth Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Organised by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the event brings together over 3,000 participants from around the world, along with more than 80 speakers, including senior officials, researchers, experts, and developers in self-driving technologies. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Ahmed honoured strategic partners and sponsors of both the Congress and the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2025. Upon

Dubai: International leadership expert and author Todd Henry emphasized the critical balance between leadership and management during his keynote session at the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum. According to Emirates News Agency, Henry addressed senior leaders, decision-makers, and emerging talents from both government and private sectors in a session titled ‘How to Lead for a Lasting Impact.’ He highlighted that effective leaders are not only distinguished by their vision but also by their ability to implement that vision effectively. Henry stressed that leadership without discipline can become abstract, while management devoid of passion can become routine. He encouraged leaders to

Dubai: Simon Anholt, policy advisor and creator of the Good Country Index and the Anholt Nation Brands Index, highlighted how Dubai can craft an authentic global image during a keynote at the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum. Speaking in a session titled The Story We Don’t Have to Tell, Anholt underlined the importance of national identity and city branding in shaping how countries and cities are perceived. According to Emirates News Agency, Anholt noted that for Dubai, a city of diversity and rapid transformation, building a coherent cultural identity and compelling narrative is key to uniting communities, fostering civic pride,