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Rawaa Al Jallad Highlights Free UAE AI Workshop
Rawaa Al Jallad used her platform to spotlight the UAE's free AI For Everyone workshop under the One Million AI Talents initiative — open to all residents, taught in Arabic, backed by Microsoft and UAE leadership.
9 May 2026
Top of the Burj Khalifa: 8 Famous Names Who Made It
The top of the Burj Khalifa is not a tourist experience. The real pinnacle — all 828 metres — has had exactly eight famous visitors in the tower's entire history. Here is every name documented at the summit, in order.
7 May 2026
Dubai Agentic AI: 10 Ways It Will Change UAE Business
Sheikh Hamdan has launched a government-backed initiative to shift Dubai's entire private sector to agentic AI within two years — with training, incubators, and dedicated funding attached. Here are the 10 business impacts UAE companies need to prepare for.
6 May 2026
Sheikh Hamdan Launches Dubai Agentic AI
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched a two-year initiative to transition Dubai's private sector to agentic AI, with specialised training, dedicated incubators, and new funds through Dubai Chamber of Commerce.
4 May 2026
Dubai Flame Trees: Sheikh Hamdan's City-Wide Planting Drive
Sheikh Hamdan has directed Dubai Municipality to roll out a city-wide flame tree planting drive this summer, with more than 50,000 trees already in the ground and free seedlings available to residents who want to plant their own.
4 May 2026
57 Sheikh Hamdan-Approved Restaurants in Dubai
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has built one of the city's most impressive dining trails. From Michelin-starred kitchens to humble pizza joints and Persian kebab houses, here are all 57 Sheikh Hamdan-approved restaurants in Dubai.
28 Apr 2026
Love Lake Dubai: The Free Desert Oasis Worth the Drive
Love Lake Dubai is a free, 24-hour heart-shaped oasis inside the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve — 40 minutes from the city with 16,000+ trees, 170 species of wildlife, cycling tracks, BBQ areas, and zero entry fee.
27 Apr 2026
Dubai Air Taxi 2026: Sheikh Hamdan Confirms Launch
Dubai air taxi 2026 is no longer a plan — it's official. HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum confirmed on April 17 that the world's first commercial air taxi station, near Dubai International Airport, is fully built and directed it to open to the public this year.
17 Apr 2026
Noon Riders Fly UAE Flags Across Dubai
Noon Riders flew UAE flags on their bikes during regular Dubai delivery routes after Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid's April 9 call to raise the national flag. The unscripted moment went viral and became one of Dubai's most authentic displays of national pride in 2026.
13 Apr 2026
8 Major Dubai April 2026 Updates Changing Daily Life
Dubai April 2026 updates are already affecting how people commute, pay, travel, and plan. Autonomous taxis are live on Uber, fuel prices have surged, banking OTPs are going app-only, and Sheikh Hamdan approved a AED 1 billion business support package. Here is what is happening
4 Apr 2026
Dubai Replaces 'Housewife' With 'Generation Shaper'
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has directed the Community Development Authority to replace the term "housewife" with "Generation Shaper" across all official records — a Mother's Day 2026 move to recognise mothers as active builders of society.
24 Mar 2026
Sheikh Hamdan Meets Accor CEO to Boost Dubai Tourism
Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan met Accor Group Chairman and CEO Sébastien Bazin on March 17, 2026, to discuss tourism growth, hotel investment, and stronger public-private partnerships — just weeks after Dubai announced a record 19.59 million international visitors in 2025.
19 Mar 2026
Umm Suqeim Beach Gets Dhs500m Makeover with Observation Tower
Dubai's Umm Suqeim Beach is set for a Dhs500 million transformation approved by Sheikh Hamdan, featuring a 38-metre observation tower, night swimming, 2,400 parking spaces, and a 3.1km beachfront redevelopment aligned with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
2 Feb 2026
Dubai City Terminal Project: Check In Across the City
Dubai travellers will soon skip long airport queues thanks to the new City Terminal Project, approved under the Dubai 10X Initiative. Check in at locations across the city, then travel directly to your departure hall via secure transport.
29 Jan 2026
Jumeirah Beach 1 Dubai Expansion 95% Complete
Jumeirah Beach 1 Dubai's major expansion is 95% complete, with Dubai Municipality set to increase the beach area by 50%, adding cycling tracks, sports facilities, and over 15 new investment opportunities — in line with the Quality of Life Strategy 2033.
7 Jan 2026
World Sports Summit Dubai Unites Global Sport Leaders
Dubai marked a milestone on the global sports calendar as leaders, athletes, investors, and policymakers gathered for the inaugural World Sports Summit at Madinat Jumeirah on December 29–30, under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
31 Dec 2025
Dubai Daily Recap: Sheikh Hamdan, Elon Musk, K-Pop Concert
Dubai packed global headlines into one day: Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan hosted Elon Musk for AI and space talks, a free K-pop concert with Chung Ha and Onew was announced, and HONOR opened its flagship store at Dubai Mall.
25 Dec 2025
Elon Musk Meets Sheikh Hamdan in Dubai: Daily Recap
Dubai had a packed day across tech, entertainment, and global influence. Elon Musk toured the city with Sheikh Hamdan, startup SpeakUp signed a live deal on OSN, Chung Ha and Shanice O'Neill announced a free Dubai concert, and Dubai Watch Week 2025 pushed AI into luxury
23 Dec 2025
Dubai Loop: Sheikh Hamdan & Elon Musk
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met Elon Musk at Nad Al Sheba, discussing space, AI, and the UAE's digital economy — including the 17km Dubai Loop underground transit system due in 2026.
21 Dec 2025
She Jumped Off a Sky-High Swing Above Dubai
A jaw-dropping video of daredevil Magali Folkner Braff swinging thousands of feet above Dubai — then jumping off into a skydive — went viral after Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan shared it, crossing 1 million views.
13 Dec 2025
Dubai Biometric Hotel Check-In Is Now Citywide
Dubai has rolled out a citywide biometric contactless hotel check-in system. Upload your ID and biometrics once via mobile, and every future stay requires only a face scan — no queues, no paperwork. The initiative is backed by the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and covers 820+ hotels.
10 Dec 2025
Dubai's 2033 Plan to Become the World's Most Liveable City
Dubai has announced a sweeping AED 18.3 billion plan to become the world's most liveable and healthiest city by 2033, with major initiatives spanning green infrastructure, education, aviation, healthcare, sports, and financial reform — all approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed.
4 Nov 2025
Dubai Golden Visa: Sheikh Hamdan Honors 200+ Educators
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed awarded Dubai Golden Visas to more than 200 outstanding educators on World Teachers' Day, granting 10-year residency as part of Dubai's E33 Education Strategy. A new application round opens October 15 via KHDA.
11 Oct 2025
Dubai's First Joby eVTOL Aerial Taxi Test Flight
Dubai set a regional milestone with the first successful test flight of the Joby eVTOL aerial taxi, conducted by the Roads and Transport Authority and Joby Aviation in the desert. Commercial operations are expected to launch in 2026.
30 Jun 2025
Dubai Orchestra Project Approved by Sheikh Hamdan
Dubai has launched the Dubai Orchestra Project, approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aiming to nurture Emirati musical talent and position the emirate as a global arts hub — with a goal of 50% Emirati orchestra members by 2033.
19 Jun 2025
Dubai Cashless Strategy 2026: The City's Big Digital Shift
Dubai is targeting fully cashless transactions by 2026 under its Dubai Cashless Strategy, led by Sheikh Hamdan. The plan aims for 90% digital payments, boosting the economy by over AED 8 billion annually.
23 May 2025
Dubai Launches $1.2 Billion PropTech Hub
Dubai has launched a $1.2 billion PropTech Hub to more than double its property-technology market to AED 4.5 billion by 2030. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed announced the initiative under the D33 agenda and Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033, targeting 200+ firms and AED 1 billion in
20 May 2025
Sheikh Hamdan Names New Leaders at Key Dubai Entities
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has announced new leadership appointments across major Dubai government entities — from the Dubai Health Authority and Municipality to the Land Department and Dubai Police — following approval from Sheikh
15 May 2025
UAE Golden Visa Now Open to Dubai Nurses with 15+ Years
Dubai has extended the UAE Golden Visa to nurses who have served Dubai Health for more than 15 years. Sheikh Hamdan made the announcement on International Nurses Day, honouring over 1,400 eligible nurses and midwives with a 10-year self-sponsored residency.
13 May 2025
Government Service Excellence: Services 360 Honours
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed awarded the Hamdan Flag to the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs, honouring government service excellence under Dubai's Services 360 policy, which redesigned 997 services and saved residents AED 2.3 billion.
11 May 2025
Dubai AI Academy Launches to Train 10,000 AI Leaders
Sheikh Hamdan launched the Dubai AI Academy at DIFC during AI Week 2025, aiming to train 10,000 leaders through programmes with Oxford, Udacity, and the Minerva Project.
26 Apr 2025
Dubai AI Summit 2026: AI@70 Marks 70 Years of AI
Dubai will host "AI@70: Towards a Global Humanity" during Dubai AI Week 2026, commemorating 70 years of artificial intelligence since the 1956 Dartmouth Workshop. Directed by Sheikh Hamdan, the summit will launch the Humanity Lab incubator at DIFC.
26 Apr 2025
DIEZ: 700+ AI Companies Now Drive Dubai's Digital Economy
The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) confirmed that more than 700 AI-specialised businesses now operate across its three free zones — Dubai Airport Freezone, Dubai Silicon Oasis, and Dubai CommerCity — a milestone announced during Dubai AI Week 2025 (April 21–25).
23 Apr 2025
Sheikh Hamdan Opens Dubai AI Week 2025
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum opened Dubai AI Week 2025 on April 21, declaring that a government's ability to keep pace with AI will define its strategic success. Over 150 international experts convened at the Museum of the Future for the inaugural AI Retreat.
22 Apr 2025
Sheikh Hamdan Meets Modi to Strengthen UAE-India Ties
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, met Indian PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on April 8, 2025, delivering messages from UAE leadership and advancing the UAE-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership across trade, energy, AI, and defence.
8 Apr 2025
Sheikh Hamdan India Visit to Boost UAE–India Ties
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will lead a senior UAE delegation on an official visit to India beginning April 8, 2025, holding talks with Prime Minister Modi and senior Indian ministers on expanding bilateral ties across trade, technology, defence, and
7 Apr 2025
Sheikh Hamdan Launches MyDubai Communities Platform
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has launched MyDubai Communities — a digital platform uniting citizens, residents, and visitors through 100 interest-based groups spanning sports, arts, culture, wellness, and professional networking.
4 Apr 2025
Sheikh Hamdan Welcomes Daughter Hind
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum announced the birth of his fourth child, baby girl Hind bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, sharing the news on Instagram.
22 Mar 2025
Global Prompt Engineering Championship 2025 Opens in Dubai
The Global Prompt Engineering Championship 2025 — the world's biggest generative AI competition — is open for registration. Organised by Dubai Future Foundation, it offers AED 1 million in prizes across Art, Video, Gaming, and Coding at AREA 2071 during Dubai AI Week.
16 Mar 2025
Sheikh Hamdan Grants Cancer Girl's Dubai Dream
Nine-year-old Adele Shestovskaya had one dream while battling kidney cancer: to visit Dubai. Under Sheikh Hamdan's directives, Dubai's officials organised an extraordinary one-week trip, fulfilling her wish with iconic experiences and world-class medical support.
9 Mar 2025
Sheikh Hamdan Shares Burj Khalifa BASE Jump Video
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum shared a gripping video on Instagram of EXIT139 — a record-breaking BASE jump event at Burj Khalifa featuring 31 elite athletes from 15 nations who completed 437 jumps off a specially built 12-metre platform on the 139th floor.
22 Feb 2025
Dubai Makes Arabic Mandatory for Under-6s in Private Schools
Dubai has made Arabic lessons mandatory for children under six in all private schools and early childhood centres. KHDA's Loughat Al Daad programme — part of the Education 33 strategy — phases in from September 2025, with teachers required to dedicate at least one-third of
22 Feb 2025
Dubai Loop: Sheikh Hamdan Unveils Underground Transit
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed unveiled the Dubai Loop at WGS 2025 — a 17-kilometre underground network built with The Boring Company and RTA, featuring 11 stations, speeds of 160 km/h, and zero-emission electric transport for 20,000 passengers per hour.
13 Feb 2025
Young Arab Leaders Forum Launches in Dubai Before WGS 2025
Dubai staged its inaugural Young Arab Leaders Forum on February 10, 2025 — a flagship pre-event for the World Governments Summit — under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, gathering more than 200 emerging leaders from across the Arab world.
8 Feb 2025
UAE Lunar Gateway: Sheikh Hamdan Announces Space Deal
Sheikh Hamdan announced the UAE's cooperation agreement with Thales Alenia Space, making MBRSC a strategic partner in NASA's Lunar Gateway Station and setting the stage for the first Emirati astronaut to reach lunar orbit.
5 Feb 2025
Therme Dubai: World's Tallest Well-Being Resort
Dubai has unveiled Therme Dubai, a $545 million (AED 2 billion) well-being resort set to become the world's tallest of its kind. Located in Zabeel Park, the 100-metre tower is expected to open in 2028 and welcome 1.7 million visitors a year.
4 Feb 2025
Dubai Government Happiness Index 2024: Record Scores
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has approved the 2024 Dubai Government Customer and Employee Happiness Indices, with the emirate posting a 93.8% customer satisfaction rate, 86.7% employee happiness, and a 95.8% Mystery Shopper score — the strongest results in the programme's 20-year
19 Jan 2025
Sheikh Hamdan Reviews UAE Forces at Zayed Military City
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Minister of Defence, visited Zayed Military City in Abu Dhabi on January 8, 2025, to review armed forces readiness and honour three high-ranking officers for their service.
9 Jan 2025
Dubai Launches Middle East's First Drone Delivery System
Dubai has unveiled the Middle East's first commercial drone delivery service, launched by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed at Dubai Silicon Oasis. Keeta Drone, licensed by Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, will deliver food and medicine across key locations, with a target to cover 33%
17 Dec 2024
Sheikh Hamdan Opens Dubai Future Forum 2024
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurated Dubai Future Forum 2024 at the Museum of the Future on 19 November, welcoming 2,500 participants from 100 countries across 70 sessions on humanity, health, nature, and innovation.
20 Nov 2024