Category: UAE

Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi has successfully completed his groundbreaking six-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and has returned to Earth. Al Neyadi, along with three fellow astronauts, splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Jacksonville, Florida, at 8:17 am UAE time on Monday, inside a SpaceX Dragon capsule

In a move to highlight the contributions of grassroots green technology companies, more than 20 climate-focused startups will have the opportunity to share their innovative solutions at the upcoming COP28 conference in Dubai. The Expo City Dubai, the venue for the conference, will select these companies from among the finalists of the Expo Live Innovation program, which awarded $50,000 each to 36 entrepreneurs working on energy transition projects.

The National Elections Committee (NEC) has granted its approval for the final list of candidates participating in the Federal National Council (FNC) elections in the UAE this year. A total of 309 candidates will compete for membership in the FNC, with 118 candidates in Abu Dhabi, 57 in Dubai, 50 in Sharjah, 21 in Ajman, 34 in Ras Al Khaimah, 14 in Umm Al Quwain, and 15 in Fujairah.

Despite being separated by an ocean and thousands of kilometers, the UAE and Singapore share more similarities than one might expect. This week, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Singapore's former deputy prime minister, was elected president with an overwhelming 70.4% of the vote, according to the Elections Department.

Al Jalila Foundation, an international philanthropic organization committed to revolutionizing lives through medical education and research, has announced the establishment of a AED46 million endowment to generate sustainable revenues for funding the medical education and research programs of the Dubai Academic Health Corporation (DAHC). The 'Oud Metha Residential Building Endowment,' a seven-floor residential building, is expected to yield an 8% return, driving groundbreaking research and transforming lives.

Abu Dhabi City Municipality, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Waste Management (Tadweer), conducted a comprehensive campaign to address waste, litter, and distortions on several islands, with the initial phase focusing on 'Al Alia, Al Lulu, and Al Zabara' Islands.

The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced that 33 government entities in Dubai have put forward 79 project ideas for the third cycle of the Dubai 10X initiative. Launched under the guidance of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees at DFF, Dubai 10X aims to enhance government services and foster a forward-thinking mindset among public sector employees.

Al Bandar Rotana records 90% occupancy growth in fH1 2023

The UAE News Report: Al Bandar Rotana, a five-star hotel with a prime waterfront outlook, has recorded 90% occupancy growth in the first half of this year.