The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) today joined the Government of Kosovo to inaugurate the Pristina–Mitrovica Highway, marking SFD’s first completed project in Kosovo and an important milestone in the partnership between both sides. His Excellency Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Fund for Development, inaugurated the upgraded highway section by […]
Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) has launched the Sharjah Advanced AI Industrial Accelerator at AI Everything Abu Dhabi, introducing a global platform to attract, accelerate and scale high-potential AI-driven industrial companies. Built under the theme “Towards the Super Intelligence Era,” aims to turn AI research, models and algorithms into real-world industrial applications, products, […]
Dubai has launched the Create AI Agents Championship, a global competition inviting innovators to develop practical and scalable AI-agent solutions that address real-world challenges, with a total prize pool exceeding AED 2.5 million. The launch of the championship was announced by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy […]
A global-first initiative combining 250MW solar energy infrastructure with wildlife rewilding. 38 Sand gazelles introduced into the solar park as part of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve breeding program. Herd is expected to reach 600 animals by 2031. New model demonstrates how renewable energy and biodiversity conservation can advance together, delivering a double-green […]
Organisation behind the Government AI Readiness Index proposes a City AI Readiness Index, based on a new study of Abu Dhabi Cities are integrating artificial intelligence into public services and operations with no shared framework for measuring or comparing how prepared they are to do so safely, effectively or accountably. Existing global indices compare […]
The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) UAE branch strengthened its engagement with Emirati talent through its participation in Ru’ya Careers UAE 2026, connecting with professionals and graduates as part of its ongoing focus on developing a future-ready workforce across its regional operations. The event was held from 28th to 30th September at the Dubai World […]
In a first-of-its-kind mission, TII’s probe aboard the MBR Explorer will journey past six asteroids in the main belt before landing on 269 Justitia, making it only the seventh asteroid in history to be reached on its surface by a probe Designed, built and tested in Abu Dhabi, TII’s probe is the mission’s only deployable […]
From Qurum to Qurayyat, landmark coastal and inland sites offer investors the opportunity to help shape the next phase of Muscat’s growth Muscat Municipality will showcase twelve development opportunities at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning’s Urban October 2026, offering access to some of the capital’s most promising locations. The portfolio features four major […]
This week, Sdeira Group, part of AD Ports Group, participated in LIVEX 2026, the inaugural Liveability and Investment Exhibition, showcasing its approach to creating integrated group living environments that support quality of life, wellbeing and economic growth. Organised by the Department of Municipalities and Transport, the event brought together government entities, developers and industry leaders […]
Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) will organise the 12th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) on 21-22 October 2026 […]
Winners of past editions of Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy’s Create Apps Championship have highlighted how Dubai is helping entrepreneurs transform promising ideas into scalable digital ventures, with the championship playing a key role in supporting their growth. Launched in 2023 as part of the ‘Create Apps in Dubai’ initiative, the championship supports participants through […]
Record 10,233 submissions from 177 countries, up 32% year-on-year Finalists are delivering practical, scalable solutions across health, food, energy, water and climate action Prize has positively impacted more than 411 million lives worldwide From AI that can predict pregnancy complications months in advance and robots that navigate water networks, to new technologies restoring degraded […]
