ABU DHABI, 2nd October, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has signed a strategic partnership with Siemens to advance municipal data and analytics, utilities and infrastructure, and intelligent mobility in Abu Dhabi. The agreement was signed during the Liveability and Investment Exhibition (LIVEX 2026), which concluded on Thursday, by Adel Abdulla […]
A sweeping reform agenda, new ecotourism destinations, a record airport project, and a regional champion — Ethiopia extends a direct call to UAE residents to discover Africa’s rising destination. Gulf Tourism News Abu Dhabi 15 April 2026 Abu Dhabi — Ethiopia has unveiled an ambitious national tourism strategy aimed at positioning the country among Africa’s leading emerging […]
ABU DHABI, 24th January, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE continues to consolidate its advanced model for building smart cities, underpinned by wide-ranging strategic investments, most notably in data centres, which form the operational backbone of smart urban systems and the knowledge- and innovation-based digital economy. With the rapid expansion in the use of artificial intelligence, […]
SHARJAH, 15th January, 2026 (WAM) — Alef Group, a premier real estate developer in Sharjah, has announced the official launch of Palace Residences Al Mamsha, a luxury-branded residential project developed in collaboration with Emaar Hospitality. This landmark project marks the debut of the prestigious Palace Residences brand in Sharjah, redefining urban living through a timeless […]
DUBAI, 14th December, 2025 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has announced the outcomes of the first 100 days of the Urban Think Tank and Design Lab, marking its transformation into an active co-design platform that translates future visions and strategic priorities into practical urban and experimental projects. The announcement was made during a dedicated event organised […]
DUBAI, 12th November, 2025 (WAM) — Across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, urbanisation is reshaping economies at unprecedented speed. With more than half the world’s population now living in cities, a figure expected to reach nearly 68% by 2050, according to the United Nations, developing regions such as MEASA are driving massive demand […]
DUBAI, 28th October, 2025 (WAM) — Participants in the Asia Pacific Cities Summit & Mayors’ Forum 2025, being held from 27th to 29th October at Expo City Dubai, highlighted the importance of the global event as a platform for sharing experiences and visions on the future of cities and sustainable development. They commended Dubai’s rapid […]
DUBAI, 14th April, 2025 (WAM) – The first day of IPS 2025 kicked off with high-level panel discussions and presentations highlighting the latest trends in the global real estate sector, from integrating sustainability and modern technologies to emphasizing on innovative solutions such as fractional investment platforms. The event featured a selection of real estate leaders […]
DUBAI, 2nd January, 2025 (WAM) — The Emirates Green Building Council (EmiratesGBC) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on promoting sustainable, climate-resilient, inclusive, and green urban development in the UAE through a combination of support mechanisms, training, knowledge platforms, and knowledge-sharing events. Leveraging insights from […]
ABU DHABI, 21st December, 2024 (WAM) — Day four of the 2024 UCI Urban Cycling World Championships in Abu Dhabi, UAE, witnessed a thrilling double victory for Spain and France in the trials events. Travis Asenjo Jandackova of Spain claimed his fourth consecutive Men Junior 20″ title, while Frenchman Roman Salaun secured his maiden UCI […]
ABU DHABI, 19th December, 2024 (WAM) – Spain emerged victorious, claiming their sixth consecutive win in the mixed team trials of the 2024 UCI Urban Cycling World Championships that kicked off in Abu Dhabi on 17 December. The nation showcased the depth and talent of their riders, though the victory came after a fierce and […]
CAIRO, 9th November, 2024 (WAM) — The twelfth edition of the World Urban Forum wrapped up on Friday with the adoption of the Cairo Call to Action, after intense discussions focused on the global housing crisis and financing urbanization, all under the theme “It All Starts at Home. Ahead of the closing ceremony, UN-Habitat Executive […]
