Author: Ra'uf Asim Rahal
World Green Economy Summit 10 has ended with positive outcomes that can lead to the COP29 in Azerbaijan this year. Dubai hosted the event attracting leaders of the governments, ministers and other stakeholders focused on the green economy agenda. Hosted by DEWA, under the patronage of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, and in cooperation with the WGEO, the event discussed the subjects of sustainability, climate change, and green energy. HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and Chairman of WGEO, stressed that the UAE is an active member in the promotion of…
Education is the flagship sector of the new strategy that has been unveiled by the Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) known as Education 33 that seeks to see the emirate among the top global ten best learning cities by the year 2033. Launched by the Crown Prince of Dubai – Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, it speaks about the overall vision for education development in the emirate till 2021, saying that by that time Dubai should provide 49 thousand new affordable school places, become a ten-time attraction for educational tourism, and attract at least several…
WETEX 2024 Green Mobility Hall, organized at the Dubai World Trade Centre between 1st and 3rd October, gives insights into new trends in both personal and public green mobility. Many local and global firms are displaying efficient practices that can help them cut their expenses, enhance energy utilization efficacy, and foster battery electric, and hydrogen electric vehicles. Organized by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) based on the directives of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, WETEX supports comprehensive national initiatives including the Dubai Green Mobility Strategy 2030 and the UAE Net Zero by 2050 initiative. DEWA’s MD…
The GDRFA Dubai team has been recognised and awarded a Gold Category award from the 2024 Stevie Awards for Great Employers held in New York City. The best HRM award of the year honours GDRFA’s innovation in the Human Resources Management stream for its ‘Organisational Development and Talent Planning System’. The Assistant General Director of Human Resources and Finance at the Directorate Major Brigadier Awad Al Awaim also discussed its efforts to apply modern scientific methodologies in everyday work, encourage innovation, and to produce national human capacities. This approach has made GDRFA be recognized internationally in talent management and organisational…
Indeed Dubai as a city that perfectly combines traditions and different styles impresses millions of tourists yearly. Stylish for its tall rising buildings and exquisite innovative structures, the city also has a great stock of history and tradition, represented by a large number of museums, historic districts, and archaeological landmarks. For the third time in a row in the prestigious Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for 2024, the city has become the world champion among the best travel destinations. Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, abbreviated as the Dubai Culture, is one of the leading authorities helping to develop the cultural tourism…
This is according to the data from the Sharjah Tourism and Hospitality Sector Performance Indicator for the Planning and Development Department; hotel guests in Sharjah during the first eight months of 2024 reached 1, 057, 307 up by a 3.07% when compared to the 1, 025,317 hotel guests in 2023. Hotel occupancy reached an average 66%: Dubai Tourist Destination Remains a Favorite. These figures were disclosed at the ‘Connected Meeting,’ by Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), that took place on September 26, 2024, at Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park. Delegates of the industry from the public and…
The UAE Ministry of Interior has penned the deal with the US Department of Homeland Security thereby moving the UAE to the Global Entry Programme roster. From October 2024, a new plan will help the Emirati citizens with a valid US visa to enter the United States without a lot of formalities to jump through and standing in long lines. The Global Entry Programme, which checks applicants’ security backgrounds prior to travel, makes a subsequent entry check at a customs kiosk or other US ports of entry easier. It is recognized that the Emiratis will be able to employ the…
The new program by the Dubai Municipality has been unveiled at the 2024 Ru’ya UAE Careers of ‘Talent 71’ that was recently initiated to develop the competency capacity of Emirati graduates. The rationale behind the scheme is to equip the participants with the enhanced and practical skills and abilities to enable them to perform dynamic positions in the Dubai Municipality. The Talent 71 programme offers five specialized training streams: engineering, public utilities, information technology and artificial intelligence, health and safety and waste management and sanitation. Each stream is relevant to the fast-growing sectors, ways to enhance the effectiveness and effectiveness…
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Ruler, has formally endorsed a key AED 10bn expansion plan of the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC). This colossal plan working towards creating the largest indoor events place in the region for DEC along with increasing the number of large events in Dubai from 300 to 600 per annum. The expansion supports Expo City Dubai and the enhanced position of the Emirate of Dubai as a global destination and gateway to the events and exhibitions industry under the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. As Sheikh Mohammed said, it is vital for the…
Street Foods in Dubai: A Cultural Experience tour is the way through which you can explore the heart of Dubai. However, Old Dubai teems with textures and culinaristic treasures, which are hidden from the eyes of tourists and local highlife. As it’s proved, the opportunities to taste the best nationwide dishes and flavors are impressive – the city offering a samples from India, Nepal, Ethiopia, and much more. Here are 10must-visit street food spots in Old Dubai: Gorkha, Al Satwa Nepalese hidden gem What to order: Chicken fried momo (Dhs17) Walid Mohammad Bakhit Bakery, Al Satwa Famous Iranian bakery What…