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DUBAI 13 July 2023: The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has announced that the Hijri New Year ho...
13/07/2023

DUBAI 13 July 2023: The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has announced that the Hijri New Year holiday for ministries and federal entities in the UAE will be on Friday, 21 July 2023. FAHR has issued a circular to all ministries and federal departments about the 1445 Hijri holiday, which will be on the first day of Muharram according to the Islamic calendar....

FAHR has announced that the Hijri New Year holiday for ministries and federal entities in the UAE will be on Friday, 21 July 2023.

DUBAI 7 July 2023: Emirates has taken off to Montréal, marking the airline’s first passenger flight to Québec’s culture ...
07/07/2023

DUBAI 7 July 2023: Emirates has taken off to Montréal, marking the airline’s first passenger flight to Québec’s culture capital, and its second gateway in Canada. Emirates flight EK243 departed with 340 passengers, including a VIP delegation and media onboard at 0300hrs on July 5. The new daily service to Montréal complements Emirates’ seven weekly services to Toronto and takes the airline’s North American network to 14 destinations and a total of 18 across the Americas....

Emirates has taken off to Montréal, marking the airline’s first passenger flight to Québec’s culture capital, and its second gateway in Canada.

ABU DHABI 7 July 2023: The Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution (PP) has ordered the imprisonment of a woman of Arab nationality...
07/07/2023

ABU DHABI 7 July 2023: The Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution (PP) has ordered the imprisonment of a woman of Arab nationality, in connection with the investigation initiated into the publication by the accused of a video on social media likely to incite hate speech, and which constitutes an affront to men and domestic workers, in violation of general customs and ethics....

It had ordered the arrest of the woman, in the context of the “buzz” generated by the posting of the offending video on various social media platforms

There is no universally accepted definition of Artificial Intelligence (AI), though generally it can be described as ‘th...
07/07/2023

There is no universally accepted definition of Artificial Intelligence (AI), though generally it can be described as ‘the use of digital technology to create systems capable of performing tasks commonly thought to require human intelligence’. In a Higher Education context this has a wide range of meaning – many of our back office activities are already automated and rely on digital technologies - but from a learning perspective - AI tools such as ChapGPT and other Generative AI tools have caused much controversy and concerns in the academic community....

Where AI can be very helpful is in allowing us to digitalise content and to allow students a much more flexible approach to learning.

DUBAI 17 June 2023: Alba Cars, a leader in the automotive industry, today shares insights into the vibrant and ever-evol...
21/06/2023

DUBAI 17 June 2023: Alba Cars, a leader in the automotive industry, today shares insights into the vibrant and ever-evolving used car market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It said the global demand for pre-owned vehicles continues to experience remarkable growth, driven by evolving consumer preferences, economic factors, and technological advancements. According to researchandmarket.com, the global used car market is projected to reach a staggering value of US$2.67 trillion by 2030, illustrating the tremendous potential of the industry....

https://dubaigazette.com/alba-cars-sheds-light-on-thriving-uae-used-car-market/

In 2021, the UAE's Used Car sector was valued at US$20.03 billion, with a projected increase to US$32.07 billion by 2027, per Mordor Intelligence.

RIYADH 20 June 2023: Saudi Arabia announced that Monday is the first day of Dhu Al-Hijjah and Eid Al Adha will fall on W...
20/06/2023

RIYADH 20 June 2023: Saudi Arabia announced that Monday is the first day of Dhu Al-Hijjah and Eid Al Adha will fall on Wednesday, 28th June. ''Arafat Day falls on Tuesday, the 27th of June, and Wednesday, June 28th, will be the first day of Eid Al Adha,'' according to a Saudi Supreme Court statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) and Wam....

Saudi Arabia has announced that Monday is the first day of Dhu Al-Hijjah and Eid Al Adha will fall on Wednesday, 28th June.

SHARJAH 20 June 2023: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, ...
20/06/2023

SHARJAH 20 June 2023: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, has announced the launch of their newest City Check-in facility in Muweilah, opposite Al Madinah Shopping Centre in Sharjah. The Muweilah facility operates daily from 10 am to 10 pm. Passengers have the convenience of checking in and dropping off their luggage within 24 hours up until 8 hours prior to flight departure....

Air Arabia has announced the launch of their newest City Check-in facility in Muweilah, opposite Al Madinah Shopping Centre in Sharjah.

ABU DHABI 9 June 2023: The UAE's economic growth is expected to remain robust, averaging 4.6 per cent from 2022 to 2024,...
09/06/2023

ABU DHABI 9 June 2023: The UAE's economic growth is expected to remain robust, averaging 4.6 per cent from 2022 to 2024, driven by higher oil prices and improved business confidence, according to the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF). The AMF's "Arab Economic Outlook Report" forecasts a 4.2 per cent growth rate for the UAE in 2023, accompanied by a decline in the consumer price index to 2.9 per cent in 2023 and 2.57 per cent in 2024....

The UAE's economic growth is expected to remain robust, averaging 4.6 per cent from 2022 to 2024, said the Arab Monetary Fund.

DUBAI 1 May 2023: In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Presid...
01/05/2023

DUBAI 1 May 2023: In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Decree No. 21 of 2023 appointing H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as First Deputy Ruler of Dubai and H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai....

The new Dubai Decree is effective from its date of issuance and will be published in the Official Gazette of Dubai, said Wam.

DUBAI 1 May 2023: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) achieved a new milestone on Friday when astronaut Sultan ...
01/05/2023

DUBAI 1 May 2023: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) achieved a new milestone on Friday when astronaut Sultan AlNeyadi ventured out of the International Space Station (ISS) and completed his spacewalk. With the conclusion of the mission task, the UAE commemorates AlNeyadi as the first Arab to undertake a spacewalk during Expedition 69, currently underway on the ISS....

UAE commemorates AlNeyadi as the first Arab to undertake a spacewalk during Expedition 69, currently underway on the ISS.

DUBAI 1 May 2023: A new Emirates airline city check‑in and travel store, enabling customers to book travel, check-in for...
01/05/2023

DUBAI 1 May 2023: A new Emirates airline city check‑in and travel store, enabling customers to book travel, check-in for flights, drop luggage, shop for travel essentials, and save time at the airport, has opened at ICD Brookfield Place in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). It allows customers to drop their luggage as early as 24 hours and up to 4 hours before a flight, arriving at the airport at leisure....

It allows customers to drop their luggage as early as 24 hours and up to 4 hours before a flight, arriving at the airport at leisure.

DUBAI 1 May 2023: Indian national, Amit Ramkumar, a 13-year old autistic boy studying in grade eight broke the Guiness W...
01/05/2023

DUBAI 1 May 2023: Indian national, Amit Ramkumar, a 13-year old autistic boy studying in grade eight broke the Guiness World Record for the largest magnet number, by forming a 2D image of the number '44' using 44,000 magnets. His father Ramkumar Sarangapani, who currently has 18 Guinness World Records to his credits, said "The number 44 has a huge significance since as per the latest statistics from the USA, one in every 44 children being born is diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), which was 1 in 150 in the year 2000....

Indian national, Amit Ramkumar, a 13-year old autistic boy studying in grade eight broke the Guiness World Record for the largest magnet number.

ABU DHABI 18 April 2023: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has successfully rescued and rehabilitated a dugong ca...
18/04/2023

ABU DHABI 18 April 2023: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has successfully rescued and rehabilitated a dugong calf, which was discovered abandoned at the Marawah Marine Biosphere Reserve. EAD rangers found the young dugong alone, without its mother, and far away from any herd. Strong winds may have contributed to his separation from his mother and group. The dugong was named "Malqout," which means "saved" and "whose owner is not known" in Arabic, reflecting his condition....

Malqout was fortunate enough to receive advanced veterinary care and marine facilities in the UAE after his rescue in 2019.

DUBAI 18 April 2023: National Bonds has announced the launch of Second Salary, a customised savings solution created for...
18/04/2023

DUBAI 18 April 2023: National Bonds has announced the launch of Second Salary, a customised savings solution created for the UAE’s national and expat population to generate supplementary income. The plan is the first part of a long-term programme aimed at providing the best retirement plans in the UAE. Second Salary is designed to empower people by offering a personalised additional income-generating solution to ensure that individuals can continue to enjoy their desired lifestyle....

For example, if customers save AED5,000 monthly for 10 years, they could expect to receive AED7,500 monthly for the subsequent 10 years.

ABU DHABI 18 April 2023: The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has projected the country's annual real GDP growth...
18/04/2023

ABU DHABI 18 April 2023: The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has projected the country's annual real GDP growth to expand by 4.3 percent in 2024. "After three quarters of high growth, the UAE’s economy maintained a solid footing in Q4 2022, reflecting a strong performance of both the oil and the non-oil sectors," the apex bank revealed in its 4th Quarterly Economic Review....

After three quarters of high growth, the UAE’s economy maintained a solid footing in Q4 2022, reflecting a strong performance.

ABU DHABI 18 April 2023: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, in his capacity as Ruler...
18/04/2023

ABU DHABI 18 April 2023: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, has issued an Emiri decree appointing His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. Hazza bin Zayed, Tahnoun bin Zayed are Deputy Rulers of Abu Dhabi…...

President, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, has issued a decree appointing Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the Crown Prince.

DUBAI 18 April 2023: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced that the Rashid Rover, onboard the Hakuto-R ...
18/04/2023

DUBAI 18 April 2023: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced that the Rashid Rover, onboard the Hakuto-R Mission 1 Lunar Lander, is scheduled to land on the Moon on 25th April 2023 at 8:40 PM (UAE time). The landing date is subject to change depending on operational conditions. The Rashid Rover is currently orbiting the Moon at an altitude of about 100 km at the perilune (periapsis) and about 2,300 km at the apolune (apoapsis)....

At 7:40 PM on 25th April, the lander carrying Rashid Rover will perform multiple orbital control manoeuvrers to reach a 100 km circular orbit.

DUBAI 18 April 2023: Law No. (9) of 2023 regulating the operations of autonomous vehicles in Dubai, has been issued by H...
18/04/2023

DUBAI 18 April 2023: Law No. (9) of 2023 regulating the operations of autonomous vehicles in Dubai, has been issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The new law aims to accelerate Dubai’s smart mobility transformation, attract investments in the sector and provide a regulatory environment that facilitates the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in transportation....

The new law aims to accelerate Dubai’s smart mobility transformation, attract investments in the sector and provide a regulatory environment.

DUBAI 18 April 2023: Dubai Executive Council has issued a decision to grant golden residency visas to imams, muezzins, m...
18/04/2023

DUBAI 18 April 2023: Dubai Executive Council has issued a decision to grant golden residency visas to imams, muezzins, muftis and Muslim preachers, scholars and researchers, who have worked in Dubai for over 20 years, in addition to a monetary reward on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr. This is in implementation of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai....

Golden residency visas for those who have worked in Dubai for over 20 years, in addition to a monetary reward on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr.

UAE 18 April 2023: Sharjah Finance Department (SFD) announced that the salaries of Sharjah government employees would be...
18/04/2023

UAE 18 April 2023: Sharjah Finance Department (SFD) announced that the salaries of Sharjah government employees would be paid ahead of schedule on the 18th of April (today) to allow families to prepare for the feast of Eid Al Fitr. The decision aligns with the UAE federal government's state-level announcement, said Wam. Early salary payment will enable employees to fulfil their families' needs and provide for Eid's requirements....

Early salary payment will enable federal and Sharjah employees to fulfil their families' needs and provide for Eid's requirements.

ABU DHABI 23 March 2023: The UAE's Moon-sighting Committee announced that Wednesday, the 22nd of March 2023, will be the...
23/03/2023

ABU DHABI 23 March 2023: The UAE's Moon-sighting Committee announced that Wednesday, the 22nd of March 2023, will be the 30th day of Sha'ban and that Thursday will be the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadan in the country. The UAE has prepared a raft of activities to mark the month. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre has completed its preparations to receive masses of worshippers....

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque has completed preparations to receive worshippers. It is expected that Ramadan will witness a large turnout of worshippers

DUBAI 20 March 2023: The Iffco Group, one of the UAE’s largest producers of food products, has opened the first 100-perc...
21/03/2023

DUBAI 20 March 2023: The Iffco Group, one of the UAE’s largest producers of food products, has opened the first 100-percent plant-based meat factory in the region, in Dubai. Plant-based products that are not meat but taste just like meat, like 'Beyond Beef', are popular in the west. Located in the Dubai Industrial City, the Thryve factory will catalyse the move towards a more sustainable and healthy food chain in the Middle East, actively supporting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and the UAE's Vision 2051 initiative to bolster food security through diversity and innovation....

Iffco Group, one of the UAE’s largest producers of food products, has opened the first 100-percent plant-based meat factory in the region, in Dubai.

ABU DHABI 20 March 2023: The Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Prosecution announced a 50 percent discount on penalties im...
20/03/2023

ABU DHABI 20 March 2023: The Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Prosecution announced a 50 percent discount on penalties imposed for violating Covid-19 precautionary measures. Effective as of 15th March, the discount - which will last for two months - includes all the unpaid violations committed during the pandemic. The Emergency Prosecution called for benefiting from the discount and promptly paying the fines via the websites and smart apps of the Ministry of Interior and police commands at the state level, said Wam. You May Want To Read

Effective as of 15th March, the decision - which will last for two months - includes all the unpaid violations committed during the pandemic

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