DUBAI / WAM In the first half of 2023, Dubai Municipality notched a 19 percent year-on-year increase in smart transactions, highlighting the accelerated digitisation of its public services.  With a series of digital initiatives, ranging from an advanced construction management system to AI-powered customer service, the Municipality is raising the benchmarks of urban governance. By embracing the potential of next-generation …

HONG KONG / WAM Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, stressed that the UAE and China share strong strategic relations, which have witnessed continuous development in various fields and sectors. In his statements to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Marri said that China is the largest trading partner of the UAE, which in turn is Beijing’s largest …

SHARJAH / WAM HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, stressed the importance of caring for ancient manuscripts in all fields, because of their great benefits for new generations in knowing their heritage. The Ruler of Sharjah indicated that the House of Manuscripts in the emirate of Sharjah will be open to …