‘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

Preserving natural resources crucial for future generations, reiterates key UAE official

• Protecting and preserving natural resources for future generations is very important and the UAE is committed to achieve sustainability, says an official
• The UAE has a long and established history in the field of sustainability, which began with the initiatives launched by the late Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan, he adds

UAE creates a sustainable ecosystem to further enhance understanding of space, says astronaut

• The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre has revealed details of the second crewed mission of the UAE Astronaut Programme to the International Space Station
• Sultan AlNeyadi is the prime astronaut while Hazzaa AlMansoori is a backup crew of the mission scheduled for launch on February 26

Right educational system crucial to help students become an active partners in shaping UAE’s future

• The educational system must help students earn their university degrees in areas that are suited for their inclinations, skills, and abilities, says Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed
• Increasing student competence in Arabic is a top priority; it's a crucial component of the UAE's national identity, he adds

Saudi Arabia wins seat on FIFA Council; Qatar gets a position too

• Qatar federation head Sheikh Hamad Al Thani, whose country hosts the Asian Cup next January, was elected to a FIFA position for the first time
• Saudi soccer federation president Yasser Almisehal was among six Asian officials elected by AFC members to represent them on FIFA council through 2027

Abu Dhabi’s strong tech ecosystem acts as a magnet for key global innovative companies

Lebanon’s offshore exploration agreement supports the country’s economic development, says Qatar’s minister

• Qatar had entered a consortium to explore for offshore gas in waters near Israel, following a historic border deal last year between the two rivals
• The agreement green-lights Lebanon's exploration of its southern Qana, or Sidon, reservoir following the signing of the landmark accord last October