Author: Web Desk
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai’s Crown Prince and the Chairman of The Executive Council awarded the esteemed Hamdan Flag to the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs for his excellent service under the Services 360 policy. The honor marks the Directorate’s continuous effort to make its services easy to use, well integrated and ready for upcoming challenges. The Dubai’s government entities were honored with an awardee during the annual awards ceremony which took place as part of the Hamdan bin Mohammed Programme for Government Services. 997 government serving were revamped under the services…
The Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) brought a fruitful showcase to an end at GISEC Global 2025 during the period from May 6 to 8, by launching a number of high-tech cybersecurity initiatives to strengthen Dubai’s digital resilience and prepare for technology-related challenges of the future. As a government cybersecurity partner for the last eight consecutive years, DESC utilized its platform at GISEC to emphasize the company’s commitment to secure digital transformation. The Centre’s focus on three major pillars remains on the strategy: strengthening digital infrastructure, training national cyber还tielizi，并推动国际合作。 Yousuf Hamad Al Shaibani, CEO of DESC, highlighted increasing leadership by…
The world’s largest and most technologically advanced airport, through phase one of Al Maktoum International Airport I (AMIA) can be completed by 2032, setting the ground state of affairs in the region’s aviation sector. AMIA will eventually replace DXB, the world’s busiest aviation hub, once in operation. The company said the announcement on its expansion plans was made during Airport Show 2025 by Khalifa Al Zaffin, the Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation. He also confirmed that construction is proceeding as planned with contractors already mobilised and a AED 1 billion contract awarded for construction of a second runway…
The Walt Disney Company and Miral the leading destination developer of Abu Dhabi joined forces to establish a Disney theme park resort landmark on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi making it Disney’s seventh global resort and its first Middle East presence. Disney launched its seventh worldwide theme park resort together with its inaugural Middle Eastern resort at Yas Island. Located on Yas Island—the destination that draws millions worldwide—the Disney Abu Dhabi resort will unite Disney storytelling and characters with Abu Dhabi’s fascinating cultural heritage along with its futuristic structures and waterfront vistas. Miral Chairman Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak declared that…
Moving forward, Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has launched two AI based features – Smart Disclosures and Financial Summary within its iVestor app as part of efforts to enhance the ability of everyday investors to get company’s information and financial data as easy and as simple as possible. The new tools are unveiled as part of DFM’s broader mission to simplify the way one invests and be part of Dubai’s capital markets, with the curtains rising at the 3rd MENA Capital Market Summit taking place from 6-7 May at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. The Smart Disclosures feature uses artificial intelligence to…
All Dubai Metro users need to be aware that UAE Exchange Metro Station now operates as Life Pharmacy Station under a 10-year branding partnership which Dubai Media Office executed on May 5, 2025. RTA from Dubai joined forces with Life Pharmacy Group through an agreement which became the most recent change within their Metro Naming Rights initiative that utilizes private enterprises to rebrand specific stations. The Roads and Transport Authority declared the initiative supports public-private partnerships which promote economic growth by way of branding efforts and knowledge exchange and employment methods. The Rail Agency CEO Abdul Mohsen Ibrahim Kalbat supports…
The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair maintains its 34th edition as it unfolds until May 5 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The main theme this year focuses on “Knowledge Illuminates Our Community” to emphasize reading as a uniting force that spreads power among individuals while creating links and encouraging inspiration. Thousands of visitors together with industry professionals from the worldwide community join the fair during the week to celebrate literature while sharing creative ideas and intellectual perspectives. ADIBF establishes itself as a significant international literary event which uses diverse programming events to encourage reading while sharing knowledge. The…
Al Maktoum International Airport known as DWC plans to achieve status as one of the globe’s largest airports through its construction of an underground train system that enhances both speed and operational efficiency. Through a presentation at Arabian Travel Market 2025 Paul Griffiths revealed the information as Dubai Airports CEO. Passengers will be able to complete the underground train journey in twenty minutes according to the information shared by Paul Griffiths. According to Griffiths the expansive site requires 20-minute traveling time because we need to build an efficient and competitive system. The final underground system design will provide seated train…
The city of Dubai undergoes continuous changes so people who live there and visit should keep track of the five essential updates coming in May 2025. The following five major changes are taking place throughout Dubai during this current month. 1. Global Village Season Ends Summer closures began for the popular Dubai attraction Global Village in its 29th season. The multicultural destination which provides global food entertainment shopping space will close Season 29 on Sunday, May 11. The establishment functions every day from 4pm through midnight during weekdays while extending its operating hours to 1am on weekends. Visitors should take…
The United Arab Emirates plans to introduce a new stablecoin which will be supported by Dirham currency to simplify digital payment processes and enhance their security status. FAB will issue the stablecoin which IHC, ADQ and First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) announced under full regulation from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE subject to approval. This Dirham-supporting stablecoin serves as an everyday transaction solution for all groups within the UAE society including citizens and business entities and institutions. The new Dirham-backed stablecoin will strengthen the widespread adoption of AI technology and machine-to-machine payments plus other digital solutions. The introduction…