Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched the Research, Development and Innovation Strategy 2030 aimed at advancing the emirate’s mobility ecosystem through research and innovation. The initiative focuses on cultivating world-class competencies to shape the future of the transport sector. According to Emirates News Agency, this strategic move aligns with the Dubai Research, Development and Innovation Program, which seeks to establish a comprehensive framework for R and D and innovation activities across the emirate. This effort also aligns with the directives of Dubai’s leadership to position the city among the world’s leading cities in future readiness and harnessing

Al dhafra: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has visited the 4th Al Dhafra Date Festival and Auction, organised by Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan praised the festival’s role in empowering farmers and date producers to improve the quality of their products and support the UAE’s food security. H.H. also reviewed the efforts of the 4th Al Dhafra Date Festival and Auction in promoting Emirati dates and honey products. During his visit, he toured booths that showcased modern farming methods used in

Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has launched a new initiative, ‘From Kalima to the World’, aimed at translating distinguished Emirati and Arab works into major world languages. The announcement was made during the Centre’s participation in the 77th edition of the Frankfurter Buchmesse, held in Frankfurt, Germany, from 15 to 19 October. According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative builds on the cultural legacy of the Kalima Translation Project, which was launched in 2007 and has enriched the Arabic library with hundreds of translated books from around the world. The initiative aims to revitalise translation from

Dubai: The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre – Abu Dhabi (ADCMC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with eand UAE at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai. The agreement is aimed at advancing Abu Dhabi’s digital transformation and enhancing its crisis management capabilities through the development of innovative communications and technology solutions. According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU was signed by Dr. Abdulla Hamarain Al Dhaheri, Executive Director of the Response and Recovery Sector at ADCMC, and Omar Abdulla Al Kaf, Senior Director and Head of Government Sales at eand UAE. The collaboration focuses on establishing reliable primary and

Abu dhabi: Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), operated by SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, successfully performed a complex fetoscopic surgery to repair spina bifida as part of the Visiting Physicians Programme launched by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. The minimally invasive procedure, which lasted 90 minutes, was performed on a foetus aged 25 weeks and weighing 800 grams. This milestone highlights Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global hub for healthcare and its commitment to delivering the highest levels of quality and innovation across all specialties. According to Emirates News Agency, the Visiting Physicians Programme aims to enhance

Cairo: Dr. Khalid Abdulwahab Al Khaja, Secretary-General of the International Charity Organisation (ICO), announced that the organisation implemented charitable and development projects in the Arab Republic of Egypt worth approximately AED11 million during the first nine months of 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, the projects are part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian efforts and highlight the ICO’s commitment to providing qualitative and sustainable support. The initiatives aim to empower communities and improve the living conditions of vulnerable groups in Egypt. Dr. Al Khaja noted that the ICO’s current field visit to Egypt aims to implement and oversee 42 new

Abu dhabi: Sanadak, the Ombudsman Unit of UAE, has announced a major reduction in the response time for consumer complaints against licensed financial institutions from 30 days to just 15 working days. According to Emirates News Agency, this achievement marks a significant step forward in improving complaint-handling mechanisms, aligning with local and international best practices, and meeting consumer expectations for faster, more efficient, and high-quality service. The 50 percent reduction in resolution time underscores Sanadak’s commitment to protecting consumers in the financial sector and delivering service excellence, in support of the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision, which aims to advance

Dubai: The Financial Audit Authority (FAA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Judicial Inspection Authority in Dubai to strengthen cooperation in governance, accountability, and institutional performance. According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU outlines several key areas of cooperation between the two entities, including the mutual exchange of expertise through sharing legal and audit experience, knowledge, and best practices in oversight and administrative work. It also provides for regular coordination via periodic meetings, conferences, and seminars aimed at strengthening mechanisms that ensure effective accountability and sound governance. Joint training initiatives will be launched to enhance the competencies of