On Friday afternoon, the final round of the Global Information Technology Challenge for Youth of determination 2023 concluded at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC). The UAE team emerged as the first-place winner in the challenge focused on using information technology to enhance the lives of people of determination, known as "Creative IoT E." The awards ceremony honoured 36 individuals, 12 teams, and 5 special award winners. These competitions were held for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa region. The results were announced, and the winners were recognized in the six challenge categories after three days of intense competition.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, today received astronauts Sultan AlNeyadi, Hazzaa AlMansoori and Mohammad AlMulla, along with the UAE Mission 2 team from the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), during a barza at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi.

From 2018 to 2022, climate technology start-ups in the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey region received a total investment of $651 million, with UAE-based companies leading the way by attracting $401 million, or 62% of the total funding. Turkey followed with $124 million, Saudi Arabia with $68 million, Egypt with $42 million, and Tunisia with $6 million.

During a UAE Cabinet meeting, an agreement on air services with Iran was established under the leadership of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. On Monday afternoon, Sheikh Mohammed also announced new housing policies for Emiratis under the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme.