ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Executive Council has announced the result of the first phase of the Liveability Strategy implementation, including the allocation of AED42 billion for a new phase of projects under the supervision of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT). Average district completion scores across the emirate reached 81 per cent in 2025, up from 67 ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai is preparing to host the 10th edition of Expand North Star, the world’s largest event for startups and investors, from 12th to 15th October at Dubai Harbour. Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre and hosted by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, the exhibition has since 2016 provided opportunities for thousands of digital startups to secure multi-million-dollar ...

NEW YORK / WAM The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York witnessed the launch of the “SHE Powers Africa” initiative, under the patronage of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development ...