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UAE Unveils 2027-2029 Finance Strategy Built on AI
The UAE has unveiled its 2027-2029 Finance Strategy, a plan focused on AI-powered services, fiscal sustainability and stronger global partnerships, announced by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Minister of Finance.
18 Jun 2026
Sheikh Hamdan's Agentic AI Plan to Reach 295,000 Firms
Dubai has approved a major Agentic AI transformation plan backed by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aiming to support 295,000 companies, develop 100 specialised AI assistants and encourage 50 new Agentic AI firms within two years.
12 Jun 2026
Dubai Mallathon 2026: Run Free in Dubai's Malls This Summer
Dubai Mallathon 2026 is back, bigger and longer, and still completely free. From June 15 to September 15, nine of Dubai's biggest malls turn into air-conditioned indoor running and walking tracks each morning, so residents can stay active without battling the summer heat.
7 Jun 2026
Dubai Reef: How the UAE Is Restoring Its Oceans
Dubai Reef is deploying 20,000 artificial reef modules across 600 km² of coastal waters, with fish biomass already up eightfold and marine biodiversity rising 10% since the project launched in 2023 under Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan.
16 Apr 2026
Sheikh Mohamed Visits Dubai Mall Amid Iran Tensions
Visitors at Dubai Mall were pleasantly surprised on Monday evening as UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan walked through the iconic shopping destination alongside Sheikh Hamdan, Crown Prince of Dubai, greeting shoppers and dining with the public.
2 Mar 2026
Arab Hope Makers 2026: Sheikh Hamdan Awards AED 3M
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed crowned three champions at the Arab Hope Makers 2026 finale at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena — awarding AED 1 million each in an unprecedented decision that brought the night's total prize to AED 3 million.
19 Feb 2026
Dubai Cashless Strategy 2026: What It Means for You
Dubai's Cashless Strategy targets 90% of all transactions going digital by end-2026, generating over Dhs8 billion in annual economic benefits. Here is what the shift means for residents, tourists, and businesses across the emirate.
7 Jan 2026
Dubai Founders HQ: AI Startup Hub Targeting 30 Unicorns
Sheikh Hamdan launched Dubai Founders HQ under the D33 agenda to create 30 unicorns and support 400 SMEs by 2033. The AI startup hub, based at Dubai World Trade Centre, onboarded 500 startups and 1,500 members within six weeks of its October 2025 launch.
30 Nov 2025
GITEX TechCation 2026: Dubai's Largest AI Event
Dubai will host GITEX TechCation 2026 from December 7–11 at Expo City Dubai — the world's largest technology and AI event — merging innovation, startups, and lifestyle under one citywide celebration aligned with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.
16 Oct 2025
Sheikh Hamdan Approves Key Dubai Policies for 2025
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, approved a package of policies at the Dubai Executive Council to advance healthcare, Emirati education, and family welfare under the Dubai Social Agenda 33 and D33 economic agenda.
9 May 2025
UAE Makes AI a Mandatory School Subject
The UAE has approved artificial intelligence as a mandatory subject across all public school grades — from kindergarten to Grade 12 — starting the 2025–26 academic year. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the curriculum on X, calling it part of the country's
4 May 2025
Dubai AI Week: Sheikh Hamdan on AI and Dubai's Future
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed declared artificial intelligence the essential infrastructure for Dubai's future as Dubai AI Week 2025 opened on April 21, drawing experts from over 150 nations to the Museum of the Future and AREA 2071 in Emirates Towers.
21 Apr 2025
Dubai AI Week 2025 Adds Education and Healthcare Summits
Dubai AI Week 2025 (April 21–25) is expanding its agenda with two major global events — the 8th International Conference on Education Quality and the HIMSS Executive Summit 2025 — spotlighting AI's transformative role in education and healthcare across the UAE.
18 Apr 2025
Dubai AI Week 2025 Unites Global AI Leaders
Dubai AI Week 2025 welcomed government officials, industry leaders, and technology experts from more than 100 countries for a landmark five-day event held April 21–25. Patronised by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the event featured 180+ speakers and a AED 1
14 Apr 2025
Dubai Future Experts Program 2025 Opens Applications
Dubai Future Foundation, in collaboration with the Executive Council of Dubai, has launched the new round of the Dubai Future Experts Program (DEEP) — a certified strategic foresight initiative for Emirati professionals and UAE government employees. Applications are open until
24 Mar 2025
Dubai Future Foundation Funds 24 Research Projects
The Dubai Future Foundation RDI Grant has funded 24 research projects from 13 universities, selected from 374 submissions by 41 institutions. Launched in September 2024 under Sheikh Hamdan's directives, the initiative targets AI, healthcare, and smart-city innovation.
8 Mar 2025
Dubai Games 2025 Opens with Government Battle
Dubai Games 2025 officially launched at Dubai Festival City, bringing together 244 teams of government employees in the sixth edition of Dubai's premier team sports championship under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
21 Feb 2025
Sheikh Hamdan at IDEX 2025: UAE Defence Growth
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, visited IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi to affirm the UAE's commitment to advancing its defence sector at the largest-ever edition of the International Defence Exhibition.
20 Feb 2025
IDEX 2025 Opens in Abu Dhabi: Record 1,565 Exhibitors
UAE President HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's patronage saw HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed launch IDEX 2025 in Abu Dhabi — the 17th and largest-ever International Defence Exhibition, with 1,565 companies from 65 countries at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
18 Feb 2025
Dubai AI Seal Launches to Certify Trusted AI Companies
Dubai has launched the Dubai AI Seal, a certification program by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI), to verify trusted AI companies and strengthen the emirate's standing as a global AI hub. Directed by Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan, the program classifies firms
20 Jan 2025
Dubai Unveils DXV: City's First Flying Taxi Vertiport
Dubai has broken ground on DXV, its first flying taxi vertiport near Dubai International Airport. The 3,100 sqm facility will handle 42,000 landings and 170,000 passengers a year when Joby Aviation launches its eVTOL air taxi service in 2026.
10 Jan 2025
Dubai AI Week 2025: What to Expect at the Global AI Event
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has declared Dubai AI Week, running April 21–25, 2025. The five-day event at the Museum of the Future and AREA 2071 will gather over 15,000 AI experts, investors, and innovators from 100 countries for conferences, championships
19 Dec 2024
Dubai Emerges as a Global AI Hub, Says Sheikh Hamdan
Dubai is rapidly strengthening its position as a global AI hub. With over 800 AI companies — 66% of which use the city as an international headquarters — and landmark 2024 initiatives led by Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the emirate is accelerating its vision to lead
13 Dec 2024
Dubai Real Estate Transactions Cross $170 Billion in 2024
Dubai's real estate market recorded more than 188,000 transactions totalling AED 625 billion ($170.2 billion) in 2024 — a 38% rise in volume and 23% gain in value versus 2023 — as DLD Director General Marwan bin Ghalita unveiled a plan to push annual sales to AED 1 trillion
26 Nov 2024
Dubai Succession Planning System Launched for Govt Staff
Dubai has launched a formal succession planning system for Emirati government employees under Executive Council Resolution No. 81 of 2024, signed by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed. The DGHR will oversee implementation, nominations, and compliance across all Dubai government entities.
9 Nov 2024
Sheikh Hamdan's Dh390M Dubai Rural Development Plan
Dubai has unveiled a five-year Dh390 million blueprint covering 37 projects to upgrade its villages and rural areas into vibrant destinations for living, working, and tourism — all to be delivered by 2028 under the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
21 Oct 2024
Dubai Education 33 Strategy: Top 10 Learning City by 2033
Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has launched Education 33, a ten-year strategy to make Dubai one of the world's top ten learning cities by 2033. Unveiled by Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the plan targets 49,000 new
3 Oct 2024
Sheikh Mohammed Launches Dubai National University
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid announced the National University of Dubai with Dh4.5 billion in funding over five years. Targeting a top-50 global ranking within a decade, the university will offer specialised Emirati programmes under Sheikh Hamdan as President.
10 Sep 2024
Sheikh Hamdan Named UAE Deputy PM and Minister of Defence
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, has been appointed UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed was simultaneously named a second Deputy PM, retaining his Foreign Affairs portfolio, in a sweeping cabinet reshuffle announced by
15 Jul 2024
Dubai Customs Blockchain Platform Boosts Trade Transparency
Dubai Customs launched a blockchain platform on July 8, 2024 to increase transparency and efficiency in commercial operations across Dubai and global markets, in line with the Emirates Blockchain Strategy 2021 target of moving 50% of government transactions to blockchain.
9 Jul 2024
Sheikh Hamdan Approves Jebel Ali Beach Development Project
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved the master plan for the Jebel Ali Beach Development Project — a 6.6-kilometre, 330-hectare shoreline set to become Dubai's longest public beach, with three distinct zones balancing family recreation, watersports, and
8 Jul 2024
Dubai Majlis 2024: D33 Agenda Drives Economic Growth
Dubai held its annual Majlis forum to advance the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed presiding over 200+ business leaders, entrepreneurs, and officials at Qasr Al Bahr to chart the next phase of the emirate's economic development.
20 Jun 2024
Dubai AI Retreat to Become Annual Event
Sheikh Hamdan, Crown Prince of Dubai, announced the AI Retreat will become an annual fixture, with the next edition on April 29, 2025. The inaugural gathering drew 2,500+ delegates and tech CEOs under Dubai's DUB.AI blueprint.
12 Jun 2024
Dubai Appoints 22 Chief AI Officers in Government
Dubai appointed 22 Chief AI Officers across government entities under the DUB.AI blueprint. Sheikh Hamdan's initiative places dedicated AI leadership in Dubai Police, RTA, Dubai Health Authority, and 19 other public bodies.
10 Jun 2024
Mohammed bin Rashid Mourns Hamad Al Khaili
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, offered condolences on the passing of Lt. General Hamad bin Suhail Al Khaili at Al Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi, joined by Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan and senior members of the UAE
25 May 2024
Sheikh Mohammed's Grandson Video Goes Viral
A heartwarming video of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum walking hand-in-hand with his three-year-old grandson went viral after Crown Prince Hamdan — known as Fazza — shared it on Instagram with a message of hope.
19 May 2024