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Emirati startup founders unveil AI-powered innovations at Hub71 Impact 2026
BusinessAbu Dhabi: Emirati startup founders showcased AI-powered and advanced technology solutions during Hub71's Impact 2026 event at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi, underscoring the role of the emirate's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem in accelerating business growth and supporting regional a
MoIAT Undersecretary: Industrial sector's contribution to GDP up 70%, creating thousands of high-quality jobs for Emiratis
BusinessAbu Dhabi: The Industrialists Career Exhibition has surpassed the target announced during the "Make it in the Emirates 2023" initiative a full year ahead of schedule, having provided more than 5,200 employment opportunities for UAE nationals in the industrial and advanced technology sectors in less
Crown Princess of Sweden meets with Latifa bint Mohammed in Stockholm
WorldDubai: Her Royal Highness Princess Victoria Ingrid Alice Désirée, Crown Princess of the Kingdom of Sweden, met with H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, in Stockholm during her visit to Sweden leading a high level UAE delegati
Dubai Humanitarian facilitates second airlift to support Ebola outbreak response in collaboration with the European Union
UAEDubai: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) facilitated a second relief airlift, in close coordination with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Ci
Dubai and Google launch ‘Map Your Dubai’ to boost local food and beverage businesses
UAEDubai: The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), in partnership with Google, has launched 'Map Your Dubai: Insider Edition', a new initiative designed to support the local food and beverage (F&B) sector. The initiative invites Google Local Guides — a global community of users who contribut
Mansoor bin Mohammed chairs Dubai Sports Council meeting to advance global sports leadership
SportsDubai: His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, chaired a meeting of the Council’s Board of Directors to review key initiatives, strategic projects, and major sporting events aimed at strengthening Dubai’s position as a global hub for spo
Visa study: UAE consumers embrace AI shopping but remain wary of fraud
TechnologyDubai: Visa has released its annual Stay Secure study in the UAE, highlighting rising adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in online shopping alongside ongoing concerns around fraud and digital security. The study, conducted by Wakefield Research, shows that 85 percent of consumers in the UAE h
US judge strikes down $100,000 H-1B visa fee introduced by Trump administration
WorldWashington: A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, ruling that the measure exceeded executive authority and violated federal law. The decision, issued by U.S. District Court Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston, contradicts an earlier federal court ruling
UAE long weekend: Are you ready for the three-day break for Hijri New Year?
UAE GuideDubai: UAE residents are up for a long weekend this week, as Monday, June 15 has been announced as a public holiday for the Hijri new year. That means that if you normally get a two-day weekend on Saturday and Sunday, this week, you’re in for a longer treat. The announcement was made by the Federal
Hamdan bin Mohammed chairs Defence Council meeting to advance UAE military readiness
UAEDubai: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, chaired the second Defence Council meeting of 2026. The meeting reviewed updates on key programmes aimed at developing the UAE’s defence system and enhancin
How you can get a 30- or 60-day single-entry Dubai tourist visa within 48 hours
UAE GuideDubai: Visitors to Dubai can apply for a single-entry tourist visa easily and get it issued within 48 hours, through seamless digital services offered by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai (GDRFA Dubai). GDRFA Dubai explained the requirements and process to apply for
Emirates signals strong recovery and push for market access expansion
BusinessBerlin: Emirates Airline has reaffirmed its resilience and commitment to growth, with its President Tim Clark stating that the airline is set to recover swiftly from recent regional disruptions. Speaking to reporters in Berlin, Clark said Emirates has no plans to scale back operations despite chall
Emirates plans daily flights to Berlin and Stuttgart
BusinessBerlin: Emirates has announced plans to launch daily services to Berlin and Stuttgart, subject to approval from the German Federal Ministry of Transport. The airline said the proposed routes would involve an annual commitment exceeding €100 million, covering operational expenses, staffing, airport
Emirates extends Real Madrid sponsorship to 2031 in landmark deal
BusinessDubai: Emirates and Real Madrid CF have renewed their long-standing partnership, extending the agreement through to 2031 and reinforcing one of the most high-profile sponsorships in global football. The renewed deal cements a relationship that began in 2011 and deepened in 2013, when Emirates becam
FIFA World Cup 2026 in Mexico: Where communities build soccer pitches anywhere space permits
SportsMONTERREY, Mexico: Across World Cup co-host Mexico, soccer pitches are laid out wherever communities can find the space. On the edges of towns, on highway underpasses, and even in a volcano crater, spaces are cleared that allow the young and the old to share in the dream of the beautiful game. I