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Dubai / WAM Dubai has advanced eight places to rank 4th globally in the IMD Smart City Index 2025, marking a major milestone in its digital transformation journey. The achievement reinforces Dubai’s position as the highest-ranked city in the GCC, the Arab world and Asia, and highlights its status as a global leader in smart city development and future-ready urban ...

DUBAI / WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, issued Law No. (24) of 2025 reconstituting the Board of the Dubai Media Council, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai. According to the ...

ASTANA / WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has visited Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) in the Kazakh capital, Astana, accompanied by Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the visit, H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed was briefed on AIFC’s advanced financial and investment services, modern infrastructure ...

DUBAI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, issued directives to grant golden visas to nursing staff employed with Dubai Health who have served for more than 15 years. The decision comes in recognition of their invaluable contributions to the community and their crucial role ...

DUBAI / WAM PTC Therapeutics, a global biopharmaceutical leader in rare diseases, has launched a Middle East and North Africa (MENA) office at Dubai Science Park to enhance access to transformative medicines for patients with rare diseases in the region. Specialising in developing and commercialising breakthrough therapies for rare diseases globally, PTC’s new facility will serve as a regional hub ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has adopted clear standards to promote responsible digital content that reinforces national identity and upholds ethical and social values, while embracing modern digital tools, said Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, Secretary-General of the UAE Media Council. In statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of the Arab Media Forum in Kuwait, where ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Aldar has today announced its partnership with Hilton, the global hospitality company, to develop Abu Dhabi’s first Waldorf Astoria Residences and the first branded residences located on Yas Island. In the presence of Aldar’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Talal Al Dhiyebi, the partnership was signed by Jonathan Emery, Chief Executive Officer at Aldar Development and Daniel ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., a leading global financial institution with one of the largest customer bases in Japan, have signed a strategic agreement to fast-track Japanese investment into the emirate’s dynamic economy. Signed during the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum (ADIF) in Tokyo, the partnership will streamline investor ...

ASTANA / WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has visited the Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan School in the Kazakh capital, Astana, accompanied by Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the visit, His Highness and the President of Kazakhstan met faculty members, administrative staff and students, and ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), on Monday reported its first quarter 2025 consolidated financial results, recording quarterly revenue of AED5.96 billion. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) amounted to AED2.43 billion, with an operating profit of AED838 million and a net profit of AED496 million. The company ...