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WeRide has carried out the first robotaxi trial in the Middle East in Abu Dhabi, with the cars running on streets on their own without anyone else in the car. By taking this move, the UAE is making big progress toward smarter mobility. This coming quarter, WeRide will expand its service to include Al Maryah Island and Al Reem Island, in addition to its current areas on Yas Island, Saadiyat Island and the routes to Zayed International Airport, started in 2021. Jennifer Li, CFO and Head of International at WeRide, said, “We are proud to be the first company to…

The UAE has taken the next important step in remaking its transportation by confirming that Etihad Rail’s passenger trains will start operating in 2026. The new high-speed railway will make it possible for anyone to travel between major cities in the UAE in minutes. Thanks to a recent announcement from Etihad Rail, the new passenger train will cut the travel time between Abu Dhabi and Dubai from one hour and 30 minutes to a much faster 30 minutes. When finished, it is predicted that the railway will add AED145 billion (USD 39.5 billion) in value to the UAE’s economy during…

In a strategic decision to enhance the governance and future growth of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council has announced appointment of key people for major Dubai government entities. The appointments were after obtaining the nod of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Some of the key changes include; appointment of Dr. Alawi Alsheikh Ali as the Director General of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). In turn, Sheikh Hamdan congratulated on his appointment as…

Dubai’s Department of Finance (DOF) has made a pioneering step to develop its digital finance terrain as it signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)with global cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com to allow customers to pay government service fees using the cryptocurrencies. This critical step underscores the Dubai Cashless Strategy and makes Dubai a world pioneer in financial innovation. Made at the sidelines of Dubai FinTech Summit 2025, the deal was formalized in front of top government representatives such as Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai and Abdulrahman Saleh Al Saleh Director General of DOF. The signing…

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…