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The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that it completed more than 34 million smart transactions during 2024, representing a 59 percent growth compared to the previous year, which saw over 20 million transactions. This growth reflects the ministry’s successful adoption of digital solutions and deployment of AI …

The UAE has made significant progress in autonomous mobility and advanced innovations in self-driving vehicles, driven by its successful pilot programmes and strong commitment to innovation in this sector. A report by Arthur D. Little, an international management consulting firm, highlighted that the UAE is working towards building an efficient …

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Argentine Republic, which was impacted by heavy rainfall that resulted in several deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage in the southwestern regions of Argentina. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and …

As part of its ongoing “A Conscious Society, Free of Beggars” campaign during Ramadan, Dubai Police has apprehended 10 illegal street vendors selling food products in public areas, violating public health and safety regulations.  The vendors were found operating without proper licences or adherence to health standards, posing potential risks …

The Dubai Criminal Court sentenced Ms. (R.H.), a Gulf national, to six months in prison, imposed a fine of AED 20,000, and ordered her deportation in connection with the charges against her. The civil lawsuit will be forwarded to the appropriate civil court for consideration.The aforementioned woman was arrested for …

Dubai has been ranked the world’s No.1 destination for Greenfield Foreign Direct investment (FDI) projects for the fourth successive year, according to the Financial Times Ltd.’s ‘fDi Markets’ data. In 2024, Dubai attracted AED52.3 billion ($14.24 billion) in estimated FDI capital, a 33.2% increase from AED39.26 billion ($10.69 billion) in …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, received H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, at Zabeel Palace today in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, …

When nine-year-old Adele Shestovskaya was asked where in the world she wanted to visit the most, she had just one answer: Dubai. The Finnish child, who is battling kidney cancer, had long admired the city’s awe-inspiring skyline and sun-soaked beaches on social media. But she had a dream to experience …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today extended his condolences to His Excellency Dr Nasser Hamid Al Nuaimi, Secretary-General of the Tawazun Council, on the passing of his mother. During his visit to the condolence majlis in Al Ain, His Highness expressed his heartfelt sympathies to the …

The UAE has strongly condemned the attacks by armed groups targeting security forces in the Syrian Arab Republic. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reiterated the UAE’s firm position in supporting Syria’s stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity. Furthermore, the UAE expressed solidarity with the brotherly Syrian people, …