January, 2025

• 26 January

  SCCI to launch first ‘Rare Natural Pearls’ exhibition

  

  SHARJAH/WAM The Emirati Goldsmiths Platform, an initiative of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) aimed at supporting young Emirati talents in the gold and jewellery design industry, is set to launch the “Rare Natural Pearls” Exhibition in Sharjah. The exhibition will take place as part of the sixth edition of the Jewels of Emirates Show, scheduled to be ...

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• 26 January

  M42 to lead talks on medicine, healthcare at Arab Health 2025

  

  DUBAI/WAM M42, a global leader in AI-driven healthcare, will spearhead discussions at Arab Health 2025 to address critical global healthcare challenges. As the Global Health Partner, M42 aims to foster local and international collaboration to advance preventive care and bridge global healthcare gaps. M42 Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer Hasan Jasem Al Nowais highlighted the need to shift ...

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• 26 January

  UAE President, VPs congratulate Australia’s Governor-General on National Day

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Sam Mostyn, Governor-General of Australia, on the occasion of her country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al ...

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• 26 January

  UAE President, VPs congratulate Indian President on Republic Day

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Droupadi Murmu of India on the occasion of her country’s Republic Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al ...

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• 26 January

  Dubai Culture expands its creative legacy with eight Mena Stevie Awards

  

  DUBAI/GULF TIME Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has been honoured with eight accolades at the 2025 Middle East and North Africa Stevie Awards. Globally renowned for celebrating innovation and institutional achievements, these awards highlight the authority’s ongoing efforts in fostering creativity and advancing progress, reinforcing its central role in the city’s dynamic cultural movement. Her Excellency Hala Badri, ...

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• 26 January

  Dewa hosts events on International Day of Clean Energy

  

  DUBAI/WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) hosted the ‘Renewables Talk’ and ‘Women in Diplomacy’ events to mark the International Day of Clean Energy, which is observed annually on January 26. The events, organised by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), were held at DEWA’s Sustainability and Innovation Centre at the Mohammed ...

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• 26 January

  Rakez attracts 13,141 new firms in 2024, achieves record growth

  

  RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) announced a significant milestone in 2024, with 13,141 new companies joining its thriving ecosystem. This represents an impressive 66% growth in new registrations compared to 2023. With this achievement, RAKEZ is now home to nearly 30,000 multinational companies, reinforcing its status as a leading global hub for business excellence. The growth ...

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• 26 January

  FTA applies VAT refund of AED2.9 billion for 35,000 UAE Nationals

  

  ABU DHABI/WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has confirmed that its digital VAT refund systems, including the VAT-refund system for UAE nationals for the construction of new residences and the VAT-refund system for tourists, achieved outstanding results in 2024 due to a continuous development of digitalisation plans, implemented by the FTA over the calendar year. The FTA also announced on ...

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• 26 January

  Operation Chivalrous Knight 3: UAE launches sewage network maintenance project in Khan Yunis

  

  KHAN YUNIS/WAM As part of the ongoing efforts of the United Arab Emirates within Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, a project to urgently repair sewage networks in various areas within the Khan Yunis Municipality, Gaza, was announced on Saturday. The project addresses the urgent needs of Gazans, who are facing a humanitarian disaster and a complete collapse of infrastructure. State Officials ...

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• 26 January

  Dubai’s Real Estate Sector records AED761 billion in transactions in 2024

  

  DUBAI/WAM Dubai’s real estate sector recorded a total of 2.78 million procedures in 2024, the highest in its history. The record number of procedures, which include both real estate transactions and rental agreements, represent a 17 percent increase compared to 2023. Real estate transactions alone totalled 226,000, with a combined value of AED761 billion, a remarkable 36 percent growth in ...

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