ABU DHABI/WAM The United Arab Emirates ()UAE solidified its position as a global hub for advanced technology and space sciences in 2025, completing a series of strategic milestones aimed at transitioning toward an innovation-driven knowledge economy. Throughout the year, the country expanded its orbital infrastructure and international partnerships, significantly accelerating its lunar and Earth observation capabilities. The UAE’s orbital expansion …

ABU DHABI/WAM Starting 1 January 2026, the new mechanism for calculating Excise Tax on Sweetened Drinks based on the “Tiered-Volumetric Model” will come into force in the UAE. Under this model, the amount of tax imposed per litre of a sweetened drink is linked to the total quantity of sugar and other sweeteners per 100 ml of the drink. This …

ABU DHABI/WAM Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), said that the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will serve as a global platform for scientific discovery and a bridge between the planet’s ancient past and its sustainable future. Spanning 35,000 square metres in the Saadiyat Cultural District, the museum …