Government Affairs
Sharjah Ruler Appoints Distinguished Judicial Appointments
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi issues Emiri Decree appointing new judges to strengthen Sharjah's judiciary.
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Economy
Dubai Maritime City Leases Exceed 572,000 Square Feet Amid Robust Market Growth
Dubai Maritime City has leased 572,000 square feet in nine months, generating sixfold revenue growth as ship repair and marine manufacturing emerge as leading growth segments.
Health
Beginnings Fund Commits $90 Million to Advance Maternal and Newborn Care Across Ethiopia
The Beginnings Fund commits $90 million to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare across eight Ethiopian regions, aiming to prevent thousands of preventable deaths.
Sport
Fatima Bint Mubarak Women Sports Award Attracts Record 509 Applications
The Award's tenth edition has received 509 applications from 13 Arab countries, a 96 percent increase from the previous year, with the UAE leading participation.
Infrastructure
Dubai Maritime Authority Establishes Comprehensive Framework for Leisure Anchoring and Recreational Safety
Dubai Maritime Authority introduces Circular No. (35) of 2026, establishing comprehensive guidelines for leisure anchoring and recreational mooring buoys, reinforcing navigational safety standards.
Education
Emirates National Schools achieves historic LEED Platinum certification at Mohamed bin Zayed City Campus
Emirates National Schools' Mohamed bin Zayed City Campus becomes the first school in the Middle East to achieve LEED Platinum certification, ranking seventh globally.
Government Affairs
Ministerial Council advances national artificial intelligence capabilities and federal development initiatives
His Highness Sheikh Mansour chairs review of FedAI ecosystem and national artificial intelligence capabilities across federal government sectors.
Government Affairs
World Economic Forum Appoints Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa as Executive Fellow for Science, Discovery and Innovation
Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan appointed Executive Fellow of Science, Discovery and Innovation at the WEF Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders.
Government Affairs
UAE and China Reaffirm Commitment to Deepening Strategic Partnership
Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak meets with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation
Economy
Mawarid FinTech & Innovation Summit Returns to Dubai
The fourth edition of the Mawarid FinTech & Innovation Summit convenes on 20th October in Dubai, exploring transformative forces reshaping global finance through industry collaboration.