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27/01/2024

Here's How A Digital Bridge Between The UAE And Can Create A New Global Hub Of Digital Excellence

Central Asia's growing tech industry unlocks vast potential for mutual growth with the UAE as a digital hub.

Within the last few years, the leadership of the UAE and other GCC countries have prioritized the rapid digitalization of their states to diversify their economic models, and attract top-tier intellectual capital to implement ambitious projects. These steps also aim to facilitate knowledge transfer, and empower local talent trained by global engineering leaders. And this is where leading technology companies with a significant presence in Central Asia and the Caucasus can play a crucial role....
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02/11/2023

Dubai Police Showcases Forensic Excellence to AUS Delegation

Lieutenant Colonel Dr Rashid Hamdan Al Ghafri, Director of the International Centre for Forensic Science (ICFS) at the General Department of Forensic Evidence and Criminology, received a delegation from various scientific disciplines at the American University in Sharjah ( ).

Al Ghafri warmly received the visiting delegation members, emphasising Dubai Police's commitment to sharing experiences, knowledge, and science with educational and professional entities.

Al Ghafri provided the delegation with an overview of the different departments and sections within the General Department of Forensic Evidence and Criminology. This also included a briefing on the latest advancements in genetic fingerprint analysis techniques....
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29/10/2023

Khaled Al Huraimel On Building Group, The Middle East's Largest Waste Management Firm

While the oil and gas-rich Middle East is very much still synonymous with the supply of fossil fuels, today some of its biggest markets are also witnessing a green revolution within their sandy terrains. And while the U.A.E. gears up to host the international climate change summit COP28, it is already home to a host of sustainability-focused companies making it their business to lead the change.

Leading this transformation is Khaled Al Huraimel, the Group CEO of U.A.E.-based BEEAH Group, the largest waste management company in the Middle East. Under Al Huraimel’s leadership, BEEAH has just marked a major milestone. In May 2023, the group announced that it had achieved over 90% landfill waste diversion in the emirate of Sharjah—the highest percentage to be achieved in MENA so far. However, this has not been a quick or simple journey. “Nothing happens overnight. It took us 14 years to get here,” says Al Huraimel....
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29/10/2023

Air Arabia completes 20 years of pioneering low-cost travel

Having served over 150 million passengers and operating flights to a vast network of more than 190 routes from seven strategic hubs, Air Arabia Group, the Middle East & North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier operator, enters its milestone 20th year of operations as it continues to solidify its position as a pioneer and market leader in the aviation industry.

Marking this special milestone, Air Arabia has introduced a new addition to its distinctive livery, a unique 20th-anniversary emblem, that celebrates the airline's two decades of excellence and serves as a testament to the remarkable journey that Air Arabia has undertaken, fueled by the dedication and hard work of its staff members.

Commenting on the low-cost carrier’s momentous journey since 2003, Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, said: “For two decades now, Air Arabia has demonstrated its leadership position by transforming the way air travel is perceived in the MENA region. Air Arabia’s successful trajectory as a driving force behind connecting people, cultures, and economies, has since brought change to the industry, and has grown the market for affordable air travel”....
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19/10/2023

29/09/2023

CEO Dr. Dimitri Koutsoubakis Is Leading His UAE-Based Startup To Become The Region's Biggest Brand

Part of UAE-based master developer Arada's growing portfolio of brands, Wellfit seems to be proof that an immaculately run fitness business is not just good for its members' well-being, it's also healthy for the bottom line as well.

Dubai's Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) district might seem like an unlikely venue for a startup revolution, but it was here in November 2021 that the UAE's newest fitness brand, Wellfit, opened its first club. At over 75,000 sq. ft. in size, Wellfit's JVC branch could be described as a statement of intent in itself. Billed as Dubai's largest indoor multi-sports venue, it covers the entire top floor of the local shopping centre, Circle Mall....
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25/09/2023

Inks 25 Strategic Partnerships To Help Shape The UAE's

These newly established partnerships are poised to achieve the objectives of the Future 100, which include enhancing readiness for the future, solidifying the UAE's status as a hub for new economy companies, creating a conducive environment for the growth and prosperity of these enterprises, and expanding opportunities for their local and global development.

Future 100, an initiative by the UAE Ministry of Economy and the Government Development and the Future Office that seeks to build a list of the top 100 companies with the potential to shape the country's future economy, has secured 25 strategic partnerships with entities that will support the growth and development of the aforementioned enterprises....
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31/08/2023

It's Your Time To Shine: Apply Now To Be One Of The Companies Listed In The UAE's

The Future 100 initiative aims to support 100 startups in new sectors that will shape the future economy of the UAE.

Applications are now open for the Future 100, an initiative by the UAE Ministry of Economy and the Government Development and the Future Office that aims to highlight the top 100 startups that promote the UAE's readiness for the future as well as the competitiveness of its future economic sector.....
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02/08/2023

Al Muraqqabat receives a Delegation from

A delegation from the Sharjah Police paid a visit to Al Muraqqabat Police Station (SPS), the first police station to receive a 6-star rating, to review the smart and diverse services being provided to the public around the clock without any human intervention.

The delegation learned how these services are instrumental in strengthening the security and safety system, facilitating swift responses to emergency calls, and enhancing security presence coverage in the jurisdiction area.

The delegation was warmly welcomed by Lieutenant Colonel Majed Issa Jan, Deputy Director of Al-Muraqqabat Police Station, along with a number of officers and employees.....
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26/07/2023

Marine transport services to be resumed between Dubai and Sharjah from August 4th

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to resume the operation of the marine transportation line via Dubai Ferry between Dubai and Sharjah starting Friday, August 4th, 2023. The marine transport service will be running 8 journeys a day from Monday-Thursday (weekdays), and 6 journeys from Friday-Sunday (weekends).

This marine service, the first of its kind connecting Dubai with other emirates, shuttles between Al Ghubaiba Marine Station in Dubai and Aquarium Marine Station in Sharjah, collaboration with the Roads and Transport Authority in Sharjah.

The introduction of the Dubai Ferry service is part of the cooperative efforts between Dubai and Sharjah to offer additional mobility choices between the two emirates, ease traffic intensity, and use safe maritime transport given the extended coastal area of the two emirates....
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02/06/2023

Top 100 Travel & Tourism Leaders 2023

The travel and tourism industry in the Arab world has been a major contributor to the region’s economic growth and development, with the region emerging globally as a world-class destination. Dubai has become a hub for tourism, and in recent years Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, and Abu Dhabi have invested heavily in the sector.

The region is also becoming an important sporting destination, with the Formula One Grand Prix hosted by Bahrain, the U.A.E., and Saudi Arabia. The U.A.E. also hosts UFC events, and in 2022 Qatar hosted the FIFA World Cup and in 2027 will bring the FIBA Basketball World Cup to the Middle East for the first time.....
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has become a hub for tourism, and in recent years have invested heavily in the sector


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29/05/2023

Sheraa Hackathon Sees 150 Youth Come Together In Sharjah To Develop More Than 300 Food Waste Management Ideas

The Sustainability Hackathon by Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) presented more than 300 ideas to combat food waste in a sustainable fashion by 150 young participants.

Organized in collaboration with the Information & Communication Technology Fund (ICT Fund) and powered by BEEAH Education, the event was held in line with the UAE celebrating 2023 as the Year of Sustainability.....
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The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA)
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18/04/2023

Sharjah-Based BEEAH Education Invites Sustainability Innovators From Around The World To Participate In The Future Pioneers Awards 2023

The Future Pioneers Awards aim to showcase sustainability ideas that can have positive impacts on communities.

BEEAH Education, a subsidiary of Sharjah-based sustainability and digital expert BEEAH Group, has announced the 2023 edition of the Future Pioneers Awards that aims to recognize ideas and projects that could shape the future of sustainability.

The awards will be presented in two sections- to individuals and groups, including school students, university students, and professionals from various industries, and to small, medium and large-scale organizations, from governments and ministries, to public and private sector companies....
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Khaled Al Huraimel BEEAH Group

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04/04/2023

With US$50,000 Up For Grabs, The 2023 Edition Of Sharjah Innovation Park's Is Now Open For Applications

The ten-week accelerator program will then provide selected participants with access to funding opportunities, networking, regional experts and resources, as well as an ecosystem that fosters innovation.

Sharjah Advanced Industry Accelerator (SAIA), the startup accelerator program hosted by Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP), will be accepting applications (here) for its fourth edition until May 23, 2023.

While SAIA 2023 will be held under four key themes -advanced technologies and digitalization, sustainable mobility, energy tech, and clean tech, green tech, and agritech- startups from all industries are encouraged to apply......
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16/11/2022

Are you eligible for the UAE’s Golden Visa? Take the quiz to find out

With numerous individuals in the UAE and globally being granted the Golden Visa, a new tool has officially been launched to check your eligibility for the same.

Through a short quick quiz available on the Federal Authority for Identity & Citizenship, users can answer a few questions relating to their contribution to the country’s economy and additionally find out more about the supporting documents needed for each criteria.....
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30/10/2022

Meet Najla Al Ansari, co-founder of pioneering UAE concept

The Story
A graduate of the American University of Sharjah, UAE, I’m an Emirati serial entrepreneur and co-founder of NOT a SPACE, alongside other side ventures. As an explorer of life, I never intended to become an entrepreneur but I always had the fire in me to take risks. Venturing into my first business, a day spa that was built in 2011, was the biggest risk at only 21 years old. It was hard for me at the beginning with sleepless nights and limited resources but eventually, it all fell into place when you put the hard work into it. Now, I’m creating more spaces and taking more risks has become an addiction and I’m loving it. I believe everyone has a purpose in life and when you connect with that love, that’s when the magic unfolds.....
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01/10/2022

launches new route to

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of its new route from Abu Dhabi to Moscow in Russia.

The new direct flights will connect Abu Dhabi International Airport to Moscow Domodedovo Airport with a frequency of five flights weekly, starting from November 18, 2022.

As part of its expansion plan, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi continues to add more connectivity to and from the capital city. Its fleet has also witnessed expansion, from just 2 Airbus A320 aircrafts at inception to 8 new aircrafts.

The new route to Moscow marks the 27th destination that Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flies to after Egypt, Lebanon, Kuwait, Bahrain, Azerbaijan, India, Bangladesh, Turkey, Nepal, Sudan, Pakistan, Oman, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Georgia, served directly from Abu Dhabi International Airport.....
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02/09/2022

Sharjah-Based Is Addressing MENA's Water Scarcity And Food Security Issues Through

Merlin Farms' farming technique is based on the concept of aquaponics -a combination of aquaculture and hydroponics- which can grow plants without soil by utilizing fish waste.

Killing two birds with one stone- that's perhaps a good idiom to describe Sharjah-based agritech startup Merlin Farms' offering, which, besides addressing the Middle East's water scarcity issues, also contributes to safeguarding the region's food security as well. "Merlin Farms' farming technique is based on the concept of aquaponics -a combination of aquaculture and hydroponics- which can grow plants without soil by utilizing fish waste," explains Suhail Bachani, who co-founded Merlin Farms with Rohit Bachani and Hiro Bachani......
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28/08/2022

Emirati Women's Day 2022: Meet 10 Female Trailblazers From The UAE Who Are Championing And In The Country

To mark Emirati Women's Day this year on August 28, 2022, UAE-based entities Tamkeen and startAD, along with the Abu Dhabi Government Media Office, and the US Mission to the UAE, have published Emirati Women Achievers, a commemorative book that highlights 51 Emirati women who are furthering innovation and entrepreneurship across various sectors in the UAE.Women's success stories often derive from years of determination, fortitude, and relentless efforts, and the stories of Emirati women are no exception. But what is often found to be the common thread that ties together such tales of achievements is the support offered by the UAE government. Indeed, the UAE was ranked number one across Arab nations in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2022.....
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27/08/2022

Sharjah Airport Authority’s ‘Back to School’ initiative welcomes children and their families

Sharjah Airport Authority welcomed children and families arriving at the airport as part of its initiative to celebrate the end of summer vacation and the beginning of the academic year 2022-2023. Sharjah Airport’s three-day ‘Back to School’ campaign started on August 22, 2022, and was aimed at bringing joy to children and wishing them a successful academic future....
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24/08/2022

UAE Banks Post Net Income Growth Of 24.4% In Q2 2022: A&M Report

Banks in the UAE have reported an increase in net income by 24.4% in the second quarter of 2022 to $3.4 billion (AED12.6 billion), Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) said Wednesday in its UAE Banking Pulse report.Banking performanceThe report highlighted that better asset quality management and improved profitability margins were the main drivers of better performance.A&M, which examines data of the 10 largest listed banks in the gulf country, stated that the increase in core interest income led UAE banks to report a significant rebound in quarterly profits....
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Mohamed Rashed Alkhalifa
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21/08/2022

launches new route connecting Sharjah to

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, has announced the launch of its direct flights from Sharjah to the city of Milan in Italy.

The new direct flights will connect Sharjah International Airport with Milan Bergamo Airport with four weekly flights starting from December 7, 2022.

Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia said: “Milan is the latest addition to our growing network from Sharjah and provides our customer base in the UAE and beyond with the opportunity to travel to Italy with our renowned value driven product. The launch of Air Arabia’s direct flights to Milan reaffirms our commitment to continuously offer our customers new destinations to discover while providing them with affordable and value driven air travel. We look forward to the start of the flights to Milan and to welcome our customers to explore this marvelous city”.....
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30/07/2022

Tops Arab Countries In Food Security Index For Q2 2022, Somalia Comes Last

The UAE topped the Arab countries in the Food Security Index for the second quarter of 2022, issued by Deep Knowledge Analytics. It ranked 26th globally, ahead of Qatar, the runner-up in the Arab region, and 29th worldwide.

Bahrain seized third place regionally and 30th globally. Oman is in 41st place, and Algeria is 43rd globally, ahead of Saudi Arabia at 44th. Kuwait ranked seventh in the Arab region and 47th worldwide, followed by Morocco in the eighth position regionally and 63rd in the world. Tunisia came in the ninth spot among the Arab countries and 64th in the world. Jordan is ranked 10th regionally and 76th in the world.....
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27/07/2022

witnesses 6 million passengers in 1st half of 2022

"The figures reiterate the trust and confidence travelers place on Sharjah Airport" Al Midfa Sharjah Airport

Sharjah Airport has witnessed a 142.74% rise in the passenger traffic during the first half of 2022, accounting for approximately 6 million travelers. This substantial growth from 2,449 million travelers in H1 2021 illustrates the confidence that customers have in the service and assistance provided by the airport. Additionally, the airport saw a considerable growth in the number of flights, with a total of 41,189 aircrafts operating in H1 compared to 21,709 in the same period of last year, registering an increase of 89.73%.

Between January and June, Sharjah Airport handled over 96,000 tons of cargo, accounting for an increase of 50.39%, compared to 63,844 tons the previous year.....
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19/07/2022

Dubai’s RTA briefs Sharjah’s RTA on best marine transport practices

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has briefed Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) on the top international practices of marine transport. The briefing focused on designing marine stations, the infrastructure of marine transport and supervising the operation of traditional Abras in Dubai.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has briefed Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) on the top international practices of marine transport. The briefing focused on designing marine stations, the infrastructure of marine transport and supervising the operation of traditional in Dubai.....
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27/06/2022

Here's How And Can Benefit From The UAE's New Unemployment Pay Program

The Unemployment Pay Program recently announced by the UAE government is a progressive and thoughtful initiative that will help provide financial security to employees and entrepreneurs during redundancy.

It's been announced that the maximum pay-out under the program will be AED 20,000, although it is unclear at this stage as to how long this pay-out would last. Having said that, this remains a positive step by the government that will help retain existing talent and attract new talent to the UAE....
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24/06/2022

opens the booking for 212 shuttle flights to for

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), has announced the addition of fourteen shuttle flights daily from Sharjah International Airport to Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar starting from November 21, 2022 until December 18, 2022.

The shuttle flights are only eligible for ticket holders of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and will operate alongside Air Arabia’s three daily scheduled flights to Doha. Passengers on board the shuttle flights will be entitled to 10Kg of hand baggage each.

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 ticket holders must register for a Hayya card through their official website in order to be able to enter Qatar, access the stadiums as well as get free transportation to and from the stadiums using the Doha metro directly from Hamad International Airport.....
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24/06/2022

is offering UAE travellers the chance to plan their well-deserved getaways this summer

Emirates Holidays is offering UAE travellers the chance to plan their well-deserved getaways this summer, lining up attractive packages for a stress-free stay in some of the most stunning resorts across the Maldives, Mauritius, Thailand and Bali, with a variety of offers to choose from for families, couples looking for a romantic retreat, and those who just want to indulge in a luxurious holiday.

All the packages include return Economy class tickets, travelers booking with Emirates Holidays can enjoy peace of mind knowing they’re flying in comfort and safety with Emirates. Customers can also earn 20% bonus Miles on their trip with Emirates Skywards. Emirates Holidays also provides 24/7 support throughout the trip to offer guidance whenever it’s needed.....
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29/05/2022

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the introduction of its City Check-in services in Abu Dhabi.

The City Check-in service aims to provide passengers with added convenience and flexibility by enabling them to drop off their baggage and collect their boarding pass at a location near them before traveling with Air Arabia.....
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27/05/2022

Abu Dhabi launches flights to Baku

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of direct flights to Baku in Azerbaijan from Abu Dhabi, starting from June 28, 2022.Nestled along the Caspian Sea, Baku is the capital and commercial hub of Azerbaijan. Famous for its medieval walled old city as well as modern skyscrapers, Baku combines the best of both worlds, offering travelers a unique immersive experience between the old and the new.Air Arabia Abu Dhabi is currently serving 24 routes since the launch of the carrier’s service from Abu Dhabi International Airport in July 2020.Customers can now book their direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Baku by visiting Air Arabia’s website, by calling the call centre or through travel agencies....
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