Dubai: Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced details of its key achievements during the first nine months of 2025. The impressive results reflect the chamber’s active role in strengthening Dubai’s appeal as a destination for foreign direct investment. According to Emirates News Agency, the chamber successfully attracted 261 companies to Dubai between Q1 and Q3 2025, marking a 65% increase from the 158 companies attracted over the same period in 2024. Among these were 44 multinational companies, up from 40 in the corresponding period last year, reflecting a growth

Doha: On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, led the UAE delegation participating in the Second World Summit for Social Development, hosted by the State of Qatar at the Qatar National Convention Centre under the theme ‘Together for Inclusive and Sustainable Social Development.’ According to Emirates News Agency, the summit was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, in the presence of a number of world leaders, heads of governments, representatives of international and regional organisations, and distinguished

Abu dhabi: Digital Dubai today announced a landmark initiative to empower its employees with AI capabilities in partnership with Microsoft. The move follows Microsoft’s recent announcement to enable local data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot in the United Arab Emirates. According to Emirates News Agency, as a global pioneer in digital transformation, Digital Dubai is leading the adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot across government entities. This unified rollout positions Digital Dubai among the first government organisations globally to leverage localized AI capabilities at scale. The initiative ensures that employees across departments benefit from AI tools that streamline workflows, enhance decision-making,

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates University has announced the registration of a new patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office in the field of environmental sciences and renewable energy. The patented invention involves the development of a novel graphitic carbon nitride compound supported by date syrup. This invention marks a significant advancement in the development of photocatalytic technologies for converting water into hydrogen using light, an important step toward sustainable energy solutions. According to Emirates News Agency, the innovative compound, developed by a research team at UAE University, led by Dr. Muhammad Tahir, Associate Professor in the

Abu dhabi: In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai; H.H. Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, honoured high-achieving Union Teams as part of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2025, held in Abu Dhabi. According to Emirates News Agency, the Union Teams were recognised for their innovation, positive impact, and contributions to the UAE’s international reputation, and were honoured at the event to highlight their achievements and role in advancing the nation’s strategic goals. The ceremony was attended

Abu dhabi: Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, chaired two high-level sessions during the UAE Annual Government Meetings (AGM) underscoring the UAE’s commitment to accelerating national and global water action on water, in advance of the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, which will be co-hosted by the UAE alongside the Republic of Senegal in December 2026. According to Emirates News Agency, on Tuesday, Balalaa chaired the launch of the Water Acceleration Cohort in collaboration with the Government Accelerators Center of the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs. The session brought together senior representatives from federal and local

Abu dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the UAE Statistics Mural, a major exhibit at the Statistics Exhibition organised by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre as part of the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, the exhibition showcases the UAE’s journey in numbers since the launch of its federal institutions from the 1970s until present. The mural presents a timeline from the 1970s onward, chronicling the UAE’s key strategic and statistical achievements in each decade. The journey begins in

Abu dhabi: Executive Council has issued a resolution appointing Rashed Ali Al Omaira as the Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre at the Department of Municipalities and Transport. According to Emirates News Agency, the Executive Council has also issued a resolution appointing Nasser Saleh Farah as the Director-General of Financial Affairs at the Department of Municipalities and Transport.