Author: Dubai News Staff

The UAE has passed its first new media law in decades to guide AI, gaming and on-demand broadcasting which are new in this field. At a press conference in Dubai, it was revealed that the new Media Regulation Law and its Executive Regulation would guide the country’s media sector into a modern phase. Created over two years, the new law is part of the wide-ranging legislative plans developed by the UAE Media Council in 2023. Officials claim it marks a change from traditional media rules and meets the standards set by other countries. Flexible thinking, continuous development and strong links…

Ada Panday, who works as an entrepreneur in Dubai, is fast gaining recognition in the city’s digital media scene. She has made major contributions to the content and creativity of Kiara, a digital project that is growing all over the area. The innovation of the platform is due in part to Panday, who has played a key role in its growth. Thanks to her abilities in writing, telling stories and producing digital content, she has made a unique experience available to many kinds of people. While details of her professional history are kept to herself, Ada Panday’s creative talents and…

VUZ, located in Dubai, has raised $12 million to grow its business in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and other countries such as Africa, Asia and the United States. CrossWorks Mobile Software AG was included in the Pre-Series C round by IFC, Al Jazira Capital, CrossWork VC and notable Saudi family offices, as well as other major investors. VUZ was created by Khaled Zaatarah and allows viewers to watch events such as football matches, fashion shows, concerts and red-carpet ceremonies from every angle using 360-degree video. Netflix works on smartphones, computers, TVs and now on VR, including Apple Vision Pro and…

Abu Dhabi showed great respect and made historic announcements when former US President Donald Trump visited on Thursday, including a pledge by the UAE to invest $1.4 trillion in the United States during the next ten years. The visit helps strengthen the cooperation between the UAE and the United States in areas such as the economy, technology, and diplomacy. Upon his arrival at Qasr Al Watan, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE, hosted a ceremonial welcome for Trump. The meeting saw the signing of important agreements, such as the launch of a new AI initiative…

President Donald Trump jetted into Abu Dhabi Thursday morning, as his first official trip abroad since he was re-elected into office earlier this year. The visit comes after important diplomatic action in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, as part of a strategic tour of the Middle East to bolster local alliance. Earlier this week, Trump met with the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss in Riyadh; where the two countries entered into major investment and defense deals. There is an historic move whereby Trump also announced the lifting of sanctions on Syria. The President then proceeded to Qatar, which…

du has now officially set a new Guinness World Record™ for the longest promoted TikTok livestream, having finished an uninterrupted 30+ hour broadcast that travelled through all seven Emirates – based on du’s superior 5G network. The livestream had 12 content creators passing on a single phone from one Emirate to another Emirate, illustrating effortless connectivity without lag, drops and limits. The ground-breaking campaign created in partnership with creative agency TBWA\RAAD was not only digital masterpiece but a boast of du’s unstoppable network, with no safety nets and back up systems, taking on the challenge. From Abu Dhabi to Fujairah,…

With the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Dubai FinTech Summit officially opened on the 3rd edition today confirming its global status as a hub for financial technology innovation emirate. Taking place at Madinat Jumeirah, the two-day summit has been attended by more than 9,000 participants from 120 countries, with more than 1,000 investors and 300 speakers and 200 exhibitors. The opening ceremony was attended by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum who toured the exhibition that has reserved pavilions for startups, and countries. The summit is hosted by Dubai International…

U.S President Donald Trump will make his first official trip abroad since his inauguration, visiting the United Arab Emirates next week. As hinted at by Press Secretary at the White House, Karoline Leavitt, President Trump’s schedule will involve visits to Qatar and Saudi Arabia during his tour between the dates of the 13th and 16th of May 2025. As all we have reported, at the top of the agenda for President Trump will be lengthy discussions of trade tariffs, economic relations all around the region, and significant geopolitical concerns, such as the wars in both Ukraine and Gaza. The objective…

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin David Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council has given go-ahead to a set of game changing policies intended for bettering the public wellbeing and facilitating long term development goals of Dubai under Dubai Social Agenda 33 and Dubai Economic Agenda D33. At a meeting of The Executive Council at Emirates Towers, Sheikh Hamdan announced new policies in areas of health care, Emirati student world, family welfare and smart buildings. The meeting was attended, among others, by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed and Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed. “Under the…

Fashion-watching bargain hunters in the UAE rejoice: Primark is finally officially coming to Dubai. The ultra-cheap fashion and lifestyle mangas in signature Irish, budget-savvy retailer is scheduled to open three outlets in Dubai by the first quarter of 2026 under a joint deal with regiona retail powerhouse Alshaya Group. During an interview on Virgin Radio Dubai’s Kris Fade Show, the CEO of Alshaya Group, John Hadden made the announcement, who provided details that the three Primark locations will be in Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, and City Centre Mirdif. “We’re going to open not one, and not two, but…