Author: Web Desk
The UAE has made notable strides towards its gender equality commitments, moving from 74th to 69th in the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Global Gender Gap Report. In addition to solidifying the UAE as the top country in the MENA region, growth on the world stage for gender equity is significant given its expanding influence in advancing women’s rights and representation. One of the most important achievements of the UAE is full gender parity in parliamentary representation putting them with the leaders of the world such as Mexico, Nicaragua, and Rwanda. The global score for political empowerment was strong with a…
Abu Dhabi has officially inaugurated its skies by conducting the first public test flight of a passenger eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, which is a major step in the smart mobility evolution of the emirate. The demo was a collaborative effort by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), EHang, Multi Level Group (MLG), and in collaboration with the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC). This test involved the EH216-S, the first certified pilotless two-seater eVTOL in the world, which is developed by EHang, a company listed in the Nasdaq with the focus on autonomous aviation technology. The zero-emission…
The Dubai Metro has launched a sophisticated AI-enabled robot designed for faster rail inspections and oriented to a higher level of safety. This innovative system, called the Automated Rail Infrastructure Inspection System (ARIIS), aligns with the wider vision of Dubai as a forerunner in AI, smart mobility and sustainable infrastructure. The ARIIS has been launched by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in association with Keolis MHI and Future Maintenance Technologies (FMT) and is mapped out to change how the Dubai Metro conducts its maintenance and safety checks. Using an array of capabilities such as sensors, lasers and 3D cameras,…
As part of its plan to boost the UAE film industry, the Abu Dhabi’s Creative Media Authority (CMA) has partnered with the leading Emirati production house, FilmGate. The agreement hopes to finish 15 film and TV productions in Abu Dhabi in the upcoming five years, offering jobs to at least half of the crew locally through CMA’s creative program. The partnership aims to help produce more content in the capital and to give helpful support to storytelling by Emiratis and Arabs. Training and development here cover many areas, giving access to coaching programs, on-the-job training and many other opportunities for…
In preparation for Eid Al Adha 2025, SelfDrive Mobility is offering UAE residents AED1 car rentals and a brand new mobile app. Throughout the period from June 2 to June 9, people can rent certain cars on SelfDrive for one dirham every day. Booking a car with SelfDrive is very simple: pick a service, decide on your vehicle and approve the payment in 60 seconds. Corporate users and visitors can rent a car for a day, join a long-term program or subscribe. During Eid Al Adha, SelfDrive is giving Suzuki Ciaz, Nissan Sunny, Toyota Yaris and Suzuki Baleno models away…
According to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), a large new road project will soon transform the way vehicles travel in Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim and Al Khail Road, featuring new tunnels, bridges and expanded highways. Part of the city’s wider plan for infrastructure, the road from Umm Suqeim Street’s intersection with Jumeirah Street to Al Khail Road will also be improved. The project is designed to connect areas more, help city growth and reduce traffic in regions settled by over two million people. Four bridges and three tunnels will be built across six major intersections on the new plan, with…
The region’s first airline to support payments in cryptocurrency for flights is Air Arabia. The firm has teamed up with Al Maryah Community Bank (Mbank) to allow passengers to pay in AE Coin, a stablecoin that is backed the same as the UAE Dirham. Now, users of the AEC Wallet App can purchase international tickets with their AE Coin. The move will play an important part in making the UAE a digital-led economy. AE Coin was created by AED Stablecoin, giving airline passengers the benefit of stable prices, low costs for transactions and secure processing. Users making purchases on the…
UAE residents are scheduled to observe Eid Al Adha on Friday, June 6, as the IAC predicts the crescent moon that begins Dhul Hijjah will be observable on Monday, May 27. Director of the IAC, Engineer Mohammed Shawkat Odeh, noted that from Central and Western Asia, most of Africa and Europe, the crescent moon could be spotted in the sky with a telescope. In some parts of the Americas, you can see it with the naked eye. Should the moon be seen on May 27, Arafat Day will happen on Thursday, June 5 and the following day is Eid Al…
The launch of the National Agricultural Museum in the UAE will celebrate the nation’s important farming history. The UAE Agricultural Exhibition, organized for May 28 to 31 at the Adnec Centre in Al Ain, was the reason for the early announcement. As an interactive educational place, the museum uses advanced technology and storytelling to cover the UAE’s agricultural history, from its beginnings before the union to its recent progress powered by new ideas. Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, made the announcement of the initiative. The exact place has not been revealed yet, but…
It is not just a hypothetical anymore—you can now use cryptocurrency to buy property in Dubai. From 2025 on, the top developers and brokers in the UAE have started allowing buyers to purchase residential and commercial real estate using Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and stablecoins including USDT. Because Dubai takes a forward-looking approach to regulating blockchain and virtual assets, it has become a top city for cryptocurrency use. The creation of VARA in 2022 and its ongoing cooperation with the Dubai Land Department (DLD) guarantee that buying or selling property using crypto is legitimate, safe and according to UAE law.…