The New Media Academy has announced the opening of submissions for the 1 Billion Pitches competition, a first-of-its-kind programme set to take centre stage at the highly anticipated third edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit 2024 in Dubai.
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Dhahi Khalfan recognised as GCC Pioneer Social Work Personality for 2024
The Secretariat General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), honoured Lieutenant General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chief of Police and Public Security in Dubai, as the GCC Pioneer Social Work Personality for 2024, during an award ceremony held in Qatari capital Doha.
EDB launches AI Wave programme to boost operations
Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the key financial engine of economic development and industrial advancement in the UAE, has launched its internal AI Wave programme, a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing AI literacy and adoption across the organisation.
UAE Tourism: Boosting investments to drive GDP growth
The UAE's tourism sector continues to record remarkable performance in international tourist arrivals and hotel bookings, aligning with the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031, which aims to attract AED100 billion in tourism investments and boost the sector's contribution to the GDP to AED450 billion by 2031.
UAE, Egypt strengthen economic ties in key sectors
Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, held bilateral meetings with Lieutenant General Kamel El Wazir, Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and the Minister of Industry and Transport of Egypt, and Dr. Rania Al Mashat, Egypt's Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation.
Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi: 43 years of driving Ajman’s renaissance, UAE’s development
The 6th September 2024 marks the 43rd anniversary of the assumption of power by H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, succeeding his late father, Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi.
Abdullah bin Zayed, Muhannad Hadi discuss humanitarian response in Gaza
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Muhannad Hadi, Deputy Special Coordinator and Resident Coordinator, Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO).
Abu Dhabi Police, Environment Agency–Abu Dhabi to enhance environmental protection efforts
The General Command of Abu Dhabi Police and the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help protect the environment in the emirate.
Ministerial Development Council reviews set of government projects, policies
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has chaired a meeting of the Ministerial Development Council held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi.
UAE celebrates historic milestone as Unit 4 of Barakah Plant commences commercial operation
The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) today announced a historic milestone for the UAE with the fourth unit of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant entering commercial operations, marking its full delivery.









