The cabinet also approved housing loans for citizens worth Dhs2.4bn for the next six months, with 500 beneficiaries per month
The development of a new housing complex in Al Khawaneej area 2, which will include 1,100 residential villas, was also approved
The UAE Cabinet has announced expanded eligibility criteria for Golden Visas, outlined conditions under which Green Visas can be obtained and also introduced new self-sponsored visas for visitors
The UAE Digital Economy Strategy aims to double the contribution of the digital economy to the GDP from 9.7 per cent to 19.4 per cent within the next ten years
Its GDP reached Dhs1.489tn at current prices, with the growth rate for 2021 reported to be the highest in the region
Government bodies and judicial authorities as well as non-government entities in Dubai are required to provide digital services to their customers
Raed Barqawi has spent more than three decades observing the meteoric rise of Dubai and the UAE. His book chronicles the formative years of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who has played an instrumental role in transforming the country into a global powerhouse
The UAE Cabinet met at the Expo 2020 Dubai during which a number of initiatives and legislations were approved
The aid delivered by the two flights will be able to benefit around 85,000 people
The two leaders reportedly discussed ways to expand cooperation across all fronts
The cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met at Expo 2020 Dubai
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum was present at the launch of the book authored by journalist Raed Barqawi and published by Motivate Media Group
The President visited the Expo as part of an official visit to the UAE
It improves connectivity between Deira and Bur Dubai by raising the total number of lanes crossing the Dubai Creek from 48 to 60
The project aims to build a new generation of coders, enhance their skills in coding and technology and empower them with tools and expertise
A permanent committee has also been established to implement policies, plans and initiatives to protect the rights of people of determination the emirate
The five-year initiative will support 1,000 leading Arab intellectuals across fields including physics and mathematics, software and data science, economics, higher education and research
It includes an expenditure of nearly Dhs60bn in 2022
Having founded the Majid Al Futtaim group in 1992, the businessman oversaw its growth into a massive retail conglomerate across the region
Running from December 15 until the end of January 2022, the campaign will highlight the diversity of the UAE’s touristic and recreational attractions
Hashtags, handles, tweets and emojis are all analysed in order to shed light on the stories that have led the public conversation over this year
It includes a high-speed passenger service connecting 11 key cities in the country including Dubai and Abu Dhabi
“Our march into the next 50 years will be more challenging and very ambitious. The best is yet to come,” says Sheikh Mohammed
The cabinet during a meeting on Monday also approved a National Medicine Policy and a national strategy for cultural and creative industries
The order was issued ahead of the UAE 50th National Day which will be observed this week
The theme for the event will be The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities
The board will be chaired by Dr. Tarik Humaid Al Tayer, while Dr. Ahmed Saeed Al Suwaidi will serve as its vice chairman
It includes a budget of Dhs58.931bn for 2022, of which 41.2 per cent will be allocated for the development and social benefits sector
Dubai Future Foundation has allocated prizes totaling $10m for selected projects
A five-lane drive-through PCR testing facility and a PCR screening centre with a capacity of 10,000 tests per day have been set up at the Expo site