• Abu Dhabi establishes Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council

    Abu Dhabi, UAE-- The UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a law, as the ruler of Abu Dhabi, establishing the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council (AIATC) for developing and implementing policies and strategies related to research, infrastructure and investments in artificial intelligence and advanced technology...
  • Sharjah witnesses 22% population growth to 1.8mn, reveals census

    Sharjah, UAE-- The emirate of Sharjah has seen a 22 percent growth in population to 1.8 million inhabitants, as against 1.4 million in 2015, according to the results of Sharjah Census 2022. The findings of the census were unveiled by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, deputy ruler...
  • Sheikh Tamim says ‘exceptional’ World Cup delivered to fans

    Paying tribute to the finalists and fans in a Twitter statement after the match, Qatar's ruler said that the Gulf state had delivered on its vow to hold an 'exceptional' World Cup. The small gas-rich country spent more than $200 billion on stadiums and new infrastructure.
  • Dubai ruler evinces support for global economic growth

    Reiterating Dubai's resolve to work in collaboration with its global partners, Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has affirmed that the city was keen to explore new avenues in order to support global economic growth through the hosting of various exhibitions.
  • Qatar emir says football fans will not face “discrimination”

    Seeking to placate the concerns raised by rights groups, the ruler of Qatar has said that all fans will be welcomed to this year's World Cup "without discrimination". Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani said that Qatar's people would be "opening our door for all."
  • New housing package worth $1.71 billion approved for UAE citizens in Dubai

    Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved a new housing package worth AED 6.3 billion ($1.71 billion) for UAE citizens in Dubai. This includes housing and land allotments for 4,610 Emiratis in the city, on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr and as part of the Housing Program...
  • Dubai ruler issues law on Local Military Pensions and Social Security Fund

    Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Wednesday issued a law on Local Military Pensions and Social Security Fund in Dubai, in a move that seeks to support the emirate’s vision in the domain of social security and pensions and ensure the implementation of best practices. An official...
  • Dubai enacts new law on seizure of property for public use

    Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of Dubai and vice president and prime minister of the UAE, issued Law No. (2) of 2022 on the expropriation of property for public use in the Emirate of Dubai. The new Law regulates the procedures for expropriating property for public use.
  • Decrees regulating Dubai Chambers and their Boards issued by Sheikh Mohammed

    Dubai Chambers has been established as a new entity, replacing the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and Juma Al Majid has been appointed as its Honorary Chairman, according to a series of decrees issued by Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The legislations are aimed at creating...
  • $1.03 billion Dubai housing project unveiled by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid

    A total of 2,000 plots of land will be distributed to Emirati citizens together with 900 ready-made villas under AED3.8 billion ($1.03 billion) housing projects in Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, approved the projects that also include an AED 500...
  • Dubai discusses cooperation with Egypt

    Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum met Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly at Expo 2020 Dubai.
  • Dubai ups housing loan limit for UAE citizens to $272,000

    The ruler of Dubai, and vice president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has raised the housing loan limit for all the UAE citizens to $272,000.
  • UAE allots $17.6bn to housing project for Emiratis in Dubai

    Dubai ruler and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has given approval for the allocation of $17.6 billion to a housing program for Emirati citizens in Dubai.
  • Dubai approves $17.7 billion over 20 years for citizens’ housing

    The outlay is for the next 20 years, Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said.
  • Mohammed bin Rashid sets up Dubai Academic Health Corporation

    The new set-up will advance health services in Dubai through a new academic system It will integrate healthcare, medical education, and scientific research   The ruler of Dubai, and vice president and prime minister of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has set up a new health body...
  • UAE to trade in 25 new international markets as economy recovers

    UAE’s budget balance improved as its economy recovers It will enter 25 new international markets for foreign trade Boosted by an improved budget balance in the first half of the year, as the economy began recovering from the bruising effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin...
  • Ruler of Dubai unveils Dubai Digital Authority

    *The Authority to oversee digital transformation *It is expected to bring about social and economic benefits to Dubai In order to obtain more social and economic benefits from digital transformation begun twenty-years ago, Dubai has set up a new body Dubai Digital Authority to provide digital services to both individuals and...
  • Sharjah Ruler approves nearly AED52 million in debt settlements

    This is the emirate’s 20th group of payments approved to the Sharjah Debt Settlement Committee The total amount processed since the first payments is AED 786,786,153 for 1,576 beneficiaries Sharjah’s ruler Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi has approved AED 51,907,000 to settle 99 cases of debt for citizens of...