His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, affirmed that Dubai continues to mould a comprehensive ecosystem to support the growth and sustainability of family businesses and provide the best investment environment to help them thrive. This commitment is in line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to double Dubai’s economy over the next decade, spurring the emirate to become one of the world’s top three cities in terms of economic impact.
Year: 2023
Al Ain Zoo announces new timings for winter season
Exciting news, animal lovers! Al Ain Zoo is shaking things up as the winter season rolls in, and they've just announced their brand new opening times for visitors. Starting from the 2nd of October 2023, you can now explore the wonders of the zoo and its incredible facilities from 9 am to 6 pm every single day.
RAKEZ, Amazon UAE collaborate to empower SMEs grow online
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) and Amazon UAE have signed an MoU to enable businesses registered within the hub to sell their products to millions of customers across the UAE on Amazon.ae.
UAE Foreign Minister, Chilean counterpart discuss bilateral cooperation in Santiago
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Alberto van Klaveren, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile, discussed bilateral relations and means to further develop them across various sectors.
AD Ports’ Noatum announces acquisition agreement of Sesé’s Finished Vehicles Logistics
AD Ports Group has announced that Noatum, which now leads its Logistics Cluster operations, has signed the agreement for the acquisition of the 100% equity ownership of Sesé Auto Logistics, the Finished Vehicles Logistics (FVL) business of Grupo Logístico Sesé, for a total purchase consideration (Enterprise Value - EV) of EUR81 million.
The world’s tallest solar power tower at 262.44 metres in the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai
The solar power tower located in the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Dubai stands at an impressive height of 262.44 metres, making it the tallest in the world. This project follows the Independent Power Producer (IPP) model and has attracted investments of up to Dh15.78 billion. Its primary objective is to generate clean energy for approximately 320,000 residences, resulting in a significant reduction of carbon emissions by 1.6 million tonnes annually.
Dubai Ruler issues law over use of emblem for the emirate
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has recently issued a new legislation pertaining to the utilization of the official emblem for the emirate. In accordance with this law, which was announced on Monday, Sheikh Mohammed has declared that "This emblem is the exclusive property of the emirate of Dubai, protected by this Law and its accompanying regulations.
GPSSA to improve employment service termination decisions for insured Emiratis
The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has launched the “End it right” campaign to support insured Emiratis in taking constructive strides towards understanding the technicalities behind the UAE Pension Law, thus securing their insurance rights and privileges when deciding to retire or end their employment contract.
Abu Dhabi’s non-oil economy grows 12.3% in second quarter to hit highest level since 2014
The gross domestic product (GDP) of the Emirate experienced a significant boost of 3.5% overall. Specifically, Abu Dhabi's non-oil GDP saw a remarkable annual growth of 12.3% in the second quarter of this year, reaching a total of Dh154 billion ($41.96 billion).
President of Paraguay receives UAE FM to discuss climate action
President Santiago Peña of Paraguay has received in the capital, Asunción, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs.