UAE played key role in stabilizing Egypt: El Sisi

• In 2013, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed ordered the transfer of ships carrying vital petroleum commodities via Mediterranean to Egypt to help it overcome the crisis, says El Sisi
• The Egyptian President, while speaking at the WGS 2023, urges Arab states to stand against any interference that aims to disrupt the strong relations in the region

Dubai’s Urban Plan 2040 ‘a pathway to wellbeing’

• Dubai 2040 aims to provide sustainable and flexible mobility options to ease the mobility of people, says said Mattar Al Tayer
• The plan envisages that 55 percent of Dubai's population to live within 800 meters or less from public transport stations, he adds

AI, learning models can’t replace human creativity

• The rise of Web3 and NFT photography, along with AI and deep learning models, are transforming the landscape of photography and the creative industry at large, says an expert
• As artists, it provides us with new avenues for monetising our work and reaching new audiences. It's crucial that we address the security concerns, adds another expert at Xposure

Realty growth in Saudi Arabia, UAE to build on strong private sector and robust spending via govt initiatives

• Pent-up demand from travelers and increased spending by residents led the post-pandemic recovery of the real estate sector in Dubai
• The post-COVID recovery of the Saudi real estate sector is led by increasing tourist demand and government spending on infrastructure projects

Saudi ministry signs MoU with Standard Chartered to boost mining investment

• The MoU will assess the requirements for sustainable investment in the mining sector in Saudi Arabia as per the objectives of Vision 2030
• The deal also aims at promoting knowledge transfer, tech enablement, job creation and implementation of Future Minerals Forum outcomes

A nation or business can’t leave talent off the field

• If you are not inclusive as a country, all you are doing is punishing yourself because you are leaving your talent off the field, says Steven Bartlett, a British entrepreneur
• "It is a competitive advantage to be inclusive in the boardroom when key decisions are made because if you are not, you are only hurting yourself," Bartlett adds

‘Dubai among key global maritime destinations’

• Dubai is one of the leading players in the maritime sector, as it ranks among the most important global maritime destinations such as London, Singapore, Shanghai and Hong Kong
• The emirate has achieved record growth in the service of refuelling vessels during in 2022, as it recorded about 1.1 million metric tonnes, with a growth rate of 30 percent

Innovations chart Dubai’s path to sustainable future

• Dubai has become the most inspiring example globally for institutionalising the innovation process, says Abdulla Mohammed Al Basti, Secretary-General The Executive Council of Dubai
• An effective partnership model between the public and private sector in Dubai has helped transform innovation into a culture that has enhanced the UAE’s competitiveness, he adds.

TRENDS seeks whistleblowers

Investors’ choices shape future of economy in a region

• There are rich investment options and promising opportunities available in the UAE, says Sharjah FDI Office CEO Mohammed Juma'a Al Musharrakh
• The strategic distribution of capital between key economic sectors will help maintain growth, stability and sustainability, adds Al Musharrakh