Author: Mahdeehassan

Abu Dhabi, December 25, 2025: The Ministry of Culture announced the selection of 41 recipients for the fourth cycle of the National Grant Program for Culture and Creativity, underscoring its ongoing efforts to support creatives and strengthen the cultural movement across the country. This announcement reflects the Ministry’s commitment to fostering an enabling environment for creativity and advancing national projects that contribute to the growth of the creative economy. This edition witnessed a notable increase in submissions, recording a 77.6% increase compared to previous cycles. This growth reflects the growing interest in the program

Muscat- Sultanate of Oman, 25 December 2025 SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, has announced the launch of Port Sudan as its newest destination, expanding its network across the Middle East and Africa. The new Muscat-Port Sudan service will commence on 27 January 2026, operating three flights per week. With this launch, SalamAir becomes the first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) airline to operate direct flights to Sudan, enhancing air connectivity between Oman and Northeast Africa with affordable and convenient travel options. Located on the Red Sea, Port Sudan is Sudan’s main seaport and a key gateway for trade and regional conne

The Emirati Chefs Grant programme is organised in collaboration with the International Centre for Culinary Arts and aims to highlight ambitious Emirati talent in the culinary field. Six Emirati chefs were awarded diplomas in culinary arts following their successful completion of a series of training workshops delivered by ICCA Dubai experts. Shaima Rashed Al Suwaidi: “Through this grant, the Authority seeks to provide a unique platform that supports creative Emirati chefs, opens new horizons before them, and encourages them to unleash their ideas and pursue innovative projects.” Sunjeh Raja: ‘We take great pride in training

Final phase of Executive Council Resolution No. (124) of 2023 comes into force on 1 January 2026. Ban covers a wide range of single-use plastic products, including cutlery, cups, plates, lids, and tableware. Measure aligns with UAE Cabinet Resolution No. (380) of 2022 regulating single-use products nationwide. Initiative supports circular economy principles, environmental protection, and sustainable consumption practices. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 December 2025: In implementation of Executive Council Resolution No. (124) of 2023 regulating the use of single-use products in the Emirate of Dubai — issued by His Highnes

Special Edition of The Global 50 Explores Global Solutions for Shared Futures Dubai, 26 December 2025: Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has launched a new report titled Global Solutions and Shared Futures, released as a special edition of its annual foresight publication The Global 50 Report. The report presents 14 selected global opportunities that can be translated into practical, real-world solutions to serve humanity’s shared future. The featured opportunities were selected from a pool of more than 200 future opportunities explored across The Global 50 reports published between 2022 and 2025. The special edition aims to spotlight the m

112 electronic signs strategically distributed across Dubai’s main road network 17,819 messages displayed during the first half of 2025 Messages delivered in sequential stages and at calculated distances to guide traffic flow Smart system powered by the advanced iTraffic platform, supported by AI and big data analytics Dubai, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), December 25, 2025: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) system has become a cornerstone in making mobility across Dubai smoother and safer. Real-time messages displayed on the signs have contributed to reducing travel

(UAE – 29 December 2025):- Superchat the UAE born AI assistant developed by Superlab, today announced the launch of Shop Anything, a new feature that allows users to find, compare, and purchase products from any public online store directly through chat. The feature rolls out this month to beta users on WhatsApp, marking another milestone in the UAE’s growing shift toward life managed through conversation-driven AI. Shop Anything introduces a simple idea that feels instantly familiar to people in the UAE. You send a message and the assistant does the work. Whether you need a last-minute outfit for an event…

Faraday Future and RAK Digital Assets Oasis have entered into a strategic MOU to collaborate across three key areas: AI, Web3 and embodied intelligence. The two parties intend to jointly establish research and innovation centers to build a forward-looking, demonstrative industrial ecosystem. FF delivered the FX Super One to RAK Innovation City, the second FX Super One delivery in the UAE. The first FX Super One user in the UAE is global football legend Andrés Iniesta. Ras Al Khaimah, UAE (December 24, 2025) — Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future”, “FF” or the “Company”), a California-based global…

Faces, a Chalhoub Group brand, collaborates with Revieve to revolutionize beauty with AI-driven skincare solutions, propelling Faces to the forefront of the Middle Eastern beauty industry. Dubai, UAE (December 16, 2025)  – Faces, a premier beauty retailer in the GCC & Middle East and part of the Chalhoub Group, has partnered with Revieve, the leader in AI-powered beauty technology, to enhance its reputation as the region’s number one beauty innovator. This partnership with Revieve successfully empowers customers to experience personalized, data-driven skincare guidance, ensuring they have access to expert advice and care throughout every season. Facesis on a mission to…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12 December 2025: Noor Dubai Foundation, part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, announced that its national programme for the periodic screening and treatment of eye diseases in the United Arab Emirates has achieved a notable 156% increase in treatment cases, equivalent to 554 patients, between 2024 and 2025. The programme also recorded a 47% growth in free screenings and early detection services, with particular attention given to workers’ communities. The Foundation explained that these results were achieved through the expansion of partnerships with relevant entities and by strengthen