The corridors of the Sharjah Petroleum Department don’t echo with the clang of drills or the hiss of pipelines. Instead, they hum with the quieter, more profound energy of strategy, foresight, and national pride. When His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi stepped through its doors, it wasn’t a ceremonial photo op. It was...
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When Abu Dhabi Hosted the World’s Wheels: How a Desert City Became the Stage for Urban Cycling Glory
The desert air shimmered under the December sun, not with heat alone, but with the electric buzz of anticipation. Abu Dhabi, often painted in the broad strokes of skyscrapers and oil wealth, had quietly transformed itself into something else entirely — a global amphitheater for human agility, balance, and grit. The 2024 UCI Urban Cycling...
Masdar City’s Silent Scholars: Where AI Dreams Take Root Under the Abu Dhabi Sun
Walk through the sun-dappled courtyards of Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, and you won’t hear the frantic clatter of keyboards or the stressed murmurs of all-nighters. You’ll hear something far more profound: the quiet hum of focused thought, the soft click of a robotic arm calibrating in a lab, the murmur of a...
Dubai Cultural Expo: A Platform for Creativity and Global Intellectual Exchange
Introduction Since hosting Expo 2020 Dubai, the UAE has demonstrated to the world that it is not only an economic and commercial hub but also a global cultural and intellectual platform. The event attracted millions of visitors from different continents and showcased a rich diversity of human creativity across art, literature, design, and music. Today,...
Abu Dhabi to Host Global eSports Championships in 2025
Introduction eSports is witnessing unprecedented global growth, evolving from a mere youth hobby into a multi-billion-dollar industry annually. In this context, Abu Dhabi continues to strengthen its position as a leading destination for eSports, preparing to host a series of international championships in 2025. This initiative reflects the UAE’s vision of investing in future sectors...
UAE Strengthens International Cooperation in Space Exploration with Global Agencies
Introduction In recent years, the United Arab Emirates has emerged as a key player in the regional and global space sector, thanks to its ambitious strategy and pioneering projects such as “Hope Probe” and the Emirati Lunar Mission. This achievement would not have been possible without international collaboration with major space agencies and leading research...
UAE Adopts Artificial Intelligence to Advance Preventive Healthcare Services
Introduction The healthcare sector in the United Arab Emirates is undergoing a transformative shift towards the adoption of modern technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI), to deliver advanced preventive services. This approach aligns with the vision of the country’s leadership to position the UAE among the most innovative nations in the world and to ensure a...
UAE Strengthens Its Position as a Global Investment Destination Through Innovation Initiatives
Introduction The United Arab Emirates continues to solidify its position as one of the world’s leading investment destinations, relying on a strategic vision centered on economic diversification, innovation, and the adoption of the latest technologies. In recent years, the UAE has become a global hub for startups and a living laboratory for future economic experiments,...
UAE Air Force Commander meets Chinese defence official
Major General Staff Pilot Ibrahim Nasser Mohamed Al-Alawi, Commander of the Air Force and Air Defence, has met with Major General Yang Zhigang,
Noor Dubai expands humanitarian health campaigns in Philippines
Noor Dubai Foundation has launched its latest series of medical campaigns in the Philippines, beginning in Bulacan, a province with a population of nearly 4 million. These initiatives extend to other provinces and regions, culminating at the end of this month in Negros Oriental. The initiatives coincide with the 53rd Eid Al Etihad.