His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended on Tuesday, the inauguration of the 7th International Arabic Language Conference (IALC) organized by the Arabic Language Educational Center for the Gulf States in Sharjah in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, which is being held over two days in the University City under the title “Teaching and Learning the Arabic Language, Looking Towards The Future: Requirements, Opportunities and Challenges and under the slogan “In Arabic We Create” .
Year: 2024
New record for Dubai as luxury home sales hit US$ 7.6bn in 2023
The total number of US$10 million plus home sales in Dubai grew by 92.4%to 431 sales during 2023, according to analysis carried out by global property consultancy, Knight Frank.
The total value of sales above this price point grew by 91% last year to US$ 7.6 billion, 28% of which was achieved in Q4 alone.
Emirates’ owner Investment Corporation of Dubai unveils new logo
Dubai: The Government of Dubai’s principal investment arm - Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) - has revealed a rebrand of its visual identity by incorporating a new logo.
Going forward, the Corporation will be known by its acronym ‘ICD’, the wealth fund said in a statement on Tuesday. The rebrand also coincides with ICD’s move to its new headquarters in Dubai’s latest landmark - One Za’abeel -developed and owned by ICD.
Bahrain participates in World Economic Forum
The Kingdom of Bahrain is participating in the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), taking place from 15th to 19th January, under the theme "Rebuilding Trust."
According to the Bahrain News Agency (BNA), the Kingdom's delegation is led by Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Bahraini Minister of Finance and National Economy.
As Red Sea issue flares, UAE, Saudi businesses look to suppliers outside of Europe – and keep costs down
Dubai: Businesses in the UAE are looking to source from alternate markets where possible to counter the rising costs associated with shipments from Europe and the longer time needed to come via the Cape of Good Hope.
After the latest incidents in the Red Sea from last week, with the US and the UK launching strike action against Houthi targets, shipping costs from Europe to UAE ports have increased by more than $1,000 a TEU (20-foot container). It has also meant cost increases in other sectors too, with shipments to Jeddah from Dubai, for instance, seeing a sharp increase in recent days.
Dubai Lynx announces first wave of speakers
Dubai Lynx, MENA’s leading platform for creative excellence and effectiveness, has announced the first wave of speakers confirmed to take to the stages this March.
‘Inclusivity a key factor in our success; COP28 had to be a COP of action, COP for all’: Sultan Al Jaber
Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the UAE should be very proud of its role in achieving this truly historic outcome achieved at the 28th edition of the UN Climate Change Conference.
Mohammed bin Rashid approves series of welfare projects under Dubai Social Agenda 33
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, approved a series of transformative projects for the year 2024 as part of the Dubai Social Agenda 33.
Launched recently by His Highness, the Dubai Social Agenda 33 is inspired by the overarching theme of ‘Family: The Foundation of Our Nation’.
UAE participates in World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024
The UAE announced its participation in the 54th edition of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024, which will be held in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland between 15th and 19th January.
This year’s participation of the UAE is characterised by the involvement of more than 100 personalities, including heads of national companies and corporate leaders, leading private sector firms, government officials, and senior business leaders, whereas 80 percent of the participation from the country is from major national companies and the private sector.
Ajman Ruler establishes free zone dubbed Ajman Centre for New Projects
H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued two Emiri Decrees No. (15) of 2023 establishing the Ajman Centre for New Projects (Free Zone) and No. (1) of 2024 concerning the appointment of Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Nuaimi as its Chairman.