Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has launched its smart app on Apple Vision Pro glasses, becoming the first utility to provide its services through this technology that combines augmented and virtual reality.
Category: UAE
United Arab Emirates Faces Intensified Cyber-Risk
The United Arab Emirates' focus on becoming a global hub for business and innovation is driving digital transformation in the Middle East, with the governments of both individual emirates and the UAE as a whole pushing the adoption of digital technologies and services.
Public Prosecution finalises classification of crimes
The UAE Public Prosecution has completed its ambitious project, "Classification of Crimes and the Digitisation of Criminal Legislation in the Criminal Case Management System.
UAE Foreign Minister, Singaporean counterpart discuss regional developments, humanitarian situation in Gaza
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore, in Abu Dhabi.
UAE reveals details of national policy on biofuels
The UAE has revealed the details of the National Policy on Biofuels, recently approved by the UAE Cabinet. The policy supports the country’s shift to clean and sustainable energy sources.
MoHAP, WHO to jointly work for patient safety in the UAE
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced the launch of the Patient Safety Friendly Hospitals initiative, a significant step in its strategy to guarantee the provision of high-quality healthcare services in line with international best practices.
Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi report highlights performance of power distribution to industrial sector in emirate
The Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi’s 2023 report has highlighted the outstanding performance of the emirate’s power grid, according to SAIFI and SAIDI reliability indices, with specific reference to the supply of electricity to industrial zones and companies operating within them.
UAE President directs monthly allowance of 50% of basic salary for imams, muezzins
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the provision of a monthly financial allowance equivalent to 50 percent of the basic salary for all mosque staff, including imams and muezzins working under the General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments (GAIAE).
UAE offers visa on arrival for citizens of 87 countries
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated the UAE visa exemption tables. Nationals of 87 countries can now enter the UAE without a prior visa. To visit the country for tourism, simply log on to the official website and view the updated information page on prior visa exemptions for travellers holding ordinary passports issued by various countries around the world.
UAE President exchanges Ramadan greetings with Grand Imam of Al-Azhar
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday exchanged Ramadan greetings during a phone call with His Eminence Dr Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif.