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Dubai to see flying taxis launch in three years
Dubai, UAE-- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has approved the design of the new air taxi stations in Dubai, which will start operating within three years. “Today, we approved the designs of flying taxi stations in Dubai...
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Dubai announces plan to ‘double’ the size of economy in next decade
The Gulf emirate's ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, unveiled in a series of tweets the Dubai Economic Agenda, dubbed "D33", with targets totalling 32 trillion dirhams ($8.7 trillion). The plan would "double the size of Dubai's economy in the next decade and consolidate its position among the top three... -
UAE unveils major structural change in educational system; appoints new ministers
Under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, announced a new major restructuring of the education system in the UAE, and directed the establishing of institutions supporting the development of the sector. Sheikh... -
UAE Cabinet okays trading cooperative shares on financial markets
The move is said to be conducive to strengthening the regulatory environment of the cooperatives sector and driving their economic returns. -
Dubai provides more safeguards for people with special needs or disabilities
Dubai has issued a law that seeks to include the people with special needs or disabilities---known as the people of determination---in the process of drafting and legislation that concern them or may affect their quality of life. The law is aligned with the efforts of the Dubai Government to develop... -
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... -
UAE Declaration of Arabic Language launched by Sheikh Mohammed
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, on Tuesday launched the UAE Declaration of Arabic Language at Expo 2020 Dubai. The declaration aims to draw out a unified roadmap for various institutions in Arab countries. The declaration was introduced in the presence of the Arab Ministers... -
Sheikh Mohammed launches largest tourism campaign ‘World’s Coolest Winter’
UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the second season of the World’s Coolest Winter campaign. The campaign is carried out by the UAE Government Media Office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and relevant tourism and culture entities. An official statement said... -
Ruler establishes Dubai Council to deliver Emirate’s future vision
The council will focus especially on boosting the emirate’s leading-edge competitiveness and leadership regionally and internationally. -
UAE announces $10 billion fund for investments in Turkey
Erdogan greeted Sheikh Mohammed on the ceremonial blue carpet at the presidential palace in Ankara on Wednesday before they went into talks. The meeting was followed by a signing ceremony for several agreements, the content of which was not divulged. -
UAE and Brazil discuss ties, sign several agreements
The discussions took place between Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro at Expo 2020 on Saturday. The meeting saw the signing of several agreements and MoUs between the two sides. -
Dubai arbitration center board gets ruler nod
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has directed the Board of Directors of DIAC to establish Dubai as a leading global center for alternative dispute resolution within the next three years, and ensure it maintains the highest standards of efficiency and transparency. -
Dubai increases ease of doing business by more than half
This was more than double the target of 30 percent reduction in business setup procedures that the emirate had set earlier this year. -
Dubai approves Hatta master development plan
The Hatta master development plan is said to be aimed at developing Hatta, an exclave of Dubai, into a tourist spot that will also serve as a local and international destination for business and investment. It is expected to be implemented as part of a five-year development plan in the... -
Dubai to get new arbitration court
The court will be part of a new arbitration body formed by Dubai’s ruler, and have 13 members with non-renewable four-year terms. -
UAE pulls up underperforming tax authority, energy ministry
The UAE has said some underperforming government offices and ministries have 90 days to improve their digital services. -
UAE forms new law to punish erring ministers and officials
Any minister or senior official found guilty of corruption could be relieved of their job.