DUBAI, 5th February, 2026 (WAM) — Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), stated that the world is undergoing a major transformation in the energy sector, a key pillar in building more sustainable and resilient systems. This transformation is being driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) […]
ABU DHABI, 31st January, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE’s aviation sector continues to consolidate its position as one of the key engines of the national economy and community development, driven by rapid expansion across airports, airlines and related infrastructure. This growth is creating thousands of high-quality job opportunities, attracting national and international talent, strengthening Emiratisation […]
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 18th January, 2026 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah has witnessed remarkable growth in its tourism sector, alongside broad service diversification and increasing competition among tourism companies, positioning it as the fastest-growing sector in the emirate. This growth is reflected in leisure projects that draw on Ras Al Khaimah’s geographic and environmental diversity, […]
DUBAI, 15th January, 2026 (WAM) — Gulfood 2026 has launched Gulfood Logistics at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai. The initiative comes as the global logistics and transportation market is projected to grow from US$9.4 trillion in 2024 to US$23.0 trillion by 2035, highlighting the strategic economic importance of logistics in global […]
ABU DHABI, 11th January, 2026 (WAM) — Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), said that renewable energy sources have become the dominant force in the global energy system, stressing that this transformation is irreversible. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), La Camera noted that investments linked to energy […]
ABU DHABI, 4th January, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE aviation sector continues to consolidate its position as one of the strategic pillars of the national economy and a global benchmark in governance, innovation and sustainability. During 2025, the sector recorded a series of qualitative achievements that reinforced its role in enhancing the competitiveness of the […]
ABU DHABI, 31st December, 2025 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Government has enacted comprehensive human resources legislation to modernise its employment framework, positioning the government as an employer of choice for high-performing professionals, and embedding meritocracy across its workforce of more than 25,000. The law takes effect on 1st January 2026. The 2026 Human Resources Law […]
DUBAI, 31st December, 2025 (WAM) — The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced an increase in the minimum wage for Emiratis employed in the private sector to AED6,000 per month, effective 1st January 2026. This also allows establishments that employed Emiratis prior to the specified date to adjust their salaries to meet the […]
KUWAIT, 28th December, 2025 (WAM) — The Arab Investment & Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (Dhaman) revealed that the Arab region’s food and beverage sector attracted 516 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects with Capex of US$22 billion and 93000 jobs between January 2003 and December 2024. In its third sectoral report for 2025 on the Arab […]
ABU DHABI, 21st December, 2025 (WAM) — The UAE’s education sector witnessed a wide-ranging set of development measures throughout 2025, including curriculum updates, a strong focus on future technologies, and major enhancements to higher education and scholarship systems. The year 2025 was marked by the launch of initiatives aimed at nurturing talent and stimulating scientific […]
ABU DHABI, 18th December, 2025 (WAM) — The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has urged private sector establishments in areas most affected by the prevailing weather conditions to implement remote work tomorrow, Friday, December 19th. This directive applies to roles whose nature permits it, aiming to preserve employee health and safety amidst the […]
DUBAI, 12th December, 2025 (WAM) — The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that Thursday, 1st January 2026, will be an official paid holiday for all private-sector employees in the UAE on the occasion of the New Year. The announcement follows a circular issued by MoHRE in implementation of the Cabinet decision […]
