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Behind the Firewalls: Celebrating figures that safeguard the UAE’s critical sectors
Refat Al Karmi Senior Consultant for META at Juniper Networks. Critical industry sectors such as healthcare, government and utilities services are becoming increasingly reliant on digital systems, and as these systems grow more sophisticated, so...

President Ilham Aliyev meets with President of United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi
On July 9, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev held a meeting with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, in Abu Dhabi. During the conversation, the sides emphasized the strategic partnership...

Lockheed Martin welcomes 44 interns to tech internship in Abu Dhabi
This summer, interns will work alongside Lockheed Martin engineers on five cutting-edge projects centered on space systems, artificial intelligence and simulation. Lockheed Martin has launched the latest edition of its summer internship programme...

UAE tops list of Türkiye’s fastest-growing export markets in H1
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was the country where Türkiye increased its exports the most in value terms in the first half of the year, with shipments rising 64.5% to nearly $3.3 billion, according to a report Thursday. Türkiye’s total exports...

Eni, Dubai-based Khazna team up to build data center campus in Italy
MILAN (Reuters) -Italian energy group Eni and Dubai-based Khazna have signed a preliminary agreement to jointly develop a 500-megawatt (MW) data centre campus in northern Italy, the two companies said on Friday. The campus, to be located near...

Abu Dhabi Investment Group signs $100bn investment pact with Brazil
Abu Dhabi Investment Group (ADIG), a UAE investment house, has signed an initial agreement with the largest Latin American lender to set up a $100 billion fund that will invest in Brazil and other Brics economies. The preliminary agreements,...

UAE's Masdar, Iberdrola invest in 1.4 gigawatt wind farm in the UK
Abu Dhabi's state-owned renewable energy company Masdar and Spain's Iberdola will jointly invest in a 1.4 gigawatt (GW) wind farm in the United Kingdom, Masdar's parent company TAQA said in a statement on Thursday. The project is estimated to cost...

Dubai Monthly Car Rentals: The Alternative to Leasing or Buying
Now, a new option is rapidly gaining traction: Dubai monthly car rental services. These month-to-month car hires offer the freedom of personal transport without long-term financial strings. Residents and visitors alike are increasingly turning to...

Dubai Duty Free explores crypto payments through MoU with Crypto.com
Image: Dubai Media Office Dubai Duty Free has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Crypto.com, a global provider of cryptocurrency services, to explore the integration of crypto payments and develop collaborative digital initiatives....

Shanghai retains position as world's third international shipping center
Shanghai has retained its position as the world's third international shipping center by comprehensive capabilities for the sixth consecutive year, with the scoring gap to the top two, Singapore and London, further narrowing, according to the 2025...

Wanted drug producer Kubbawala Mustafa deported to India from UAE
New Delhi: In a significant breakthrough, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has facilitated the deportation of Kubbawala Mustafa from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India, with support from Interpol and the Narcotics Control Bureau...

DCT Abu Dhabi, Les Roches team up for Youth Summer Camp
Travel, Tourism & Hospitality July 2025 72 The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is partnering for the first time with Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy - Les Roches, to launch the 2025 edition of its Tourism Youth Summer...
UAE says ready for another oil capacity boost if markets require
The United Arab Emirates could further boost its oil production capacity after 2027 if that is what markets require, its energy minister said on Thursday, signalling a move that could propel the country to the elite club of top five global oil...

Abu Dhabi University enhances Fall portfolio with new programs
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has launched 21 new academic programs as part of its Fall 2025–26 portfolio, expanding its total accredited offerings to 65. Approved by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), the new programs span...

UAE’s ADNOC Gas wins $400mln deal to supply LNG to Europe
The UAE’s ADNOC Gas Plc has entered into a three-year agreement to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe for a total value of 1.5 billion dirhams ($400 million). The agreement with Germany’s SEFE Securing Energy for Europe is for the...

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development inaugurates Maafaru International Airport Implementation in Maldives
ABU DHABI, 8th July, 2025 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), as part of its strategic partnership with the Republic of Maldives, today inaugurated the implementation of Maafaru International Airport, a project funded with an...

From Dubai to Abu Dhabi: Explore 7 iconic UAE bridges
Everyday routes: Discover the UAE bridges you cross. Last updated: July 09, 2025 | 14:51 Dubai: The United Arab Emirates isn't just a land of towering skyscrapers; it's also home to some truly remarkable bridges that are as much works of art as...

UAE reviews visa processs for Nigerians, bans transit applications
Stakeholders and operators in the downstream sector of the aviation industry expressed shock yesterday over the review of visa application requirements for visitors to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) city. The newly updated requirements...
Abu Dhabi Chamber membership rises 4.9% to over 157,000 companies
Membership in the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has grown to 157,207 companies, a 4.9 percent increase between September 2024 and June 2025. The growth reflects the Chamber’s efforts to empower businesses through tailored...

UAE, Chad discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in financial sector
Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, has received Tahir Hamid Nguilin, Chad's Minister of Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning and International Cooperation, to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in financial...