Dubai issues new law to govern use of land in the emirate
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UAE foreign trade hits $1.42tn in 2024 as goods and services boom
UAE foreign trade has seen massive 49 per cent increase since 2021
Artificial intelligence
New UAE tax rule; Dubai announces stormwater infrastructure; UAE approves AI law plan; Mall of the Emirates set for $1.3bn upgrade – 10 things you missed this week
UAE tax rules, Dubai storm infrastructure, AI to create laws, real estate buying tips and more top news stories this week
AI
UAE approves plan to develop new laws with AI
The UAE will develop and monitor laws in the country using new artificial intelligence system
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Ramadan 2025: UAE organisations to auction off premium licence plates and phone numbers for Fathers’ Endowment
UAE transport authorities and telcos are set to auction off desirable numbers to raise money for Fathers’ Endowment Ramadan campaign
1 Billion Meals Endowment
Ramadan 2025: UAE’s Fathers’ Endowment campaign raises $900m
UAE Fathers’ Endowment campaign has had more than 160,000 donations since start of Ramadan
1 Billion Meals Endowment
Ramadan 2025: Sheikh Mohammed announces $272m UAE Fathers’ Endowment campaign
Sheikh Mohammed launches Fathers’ Endowment Ramadan campaign in the UAE
Sheikh Mohammed
UAE foreign trade hit record $817bn in 2024: Sheikh Mohammed
Foreign trade with the UAE has a record year in 2024 with the country massively outperforming global trends
Cybersecurity
UAE Cabinet launches cybersecurity strategy, review Dubai to Abu Dhabi train project, establish logistics council introduce innovation month
The UAE Cabinet reviewed and launched major projects at weekly meeting
Federal National Council
Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed to open UAE Federal National Council session
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed issued Federal Decree No. 163 of 2024 to convene the session on November 25, 2024
Dubai police
Sheikh Mohammed launches Dubai Police projects worth $545m, including floating smart station, new academy and major new facilities
Dubai Police will develop major new facilities in the emirate, including a robot-powered floating smart police station and new training facilities and academy
Abu Dhabi
New UAE laws; Petrol price increase; Dubai’s ‘viral chocolate’; Visa amnesty extended; Tax rules updated – 10 things you missed this week
UAE visa amnesty, new laws announced, petrol prices increased, Dubai real estate strategy and more of the top news stories this week
audit
Dubai announces new financial misconduct laws with travel bans and asset freezing for offenders
Dubai amends Financial Audit Authority laws with penalties and appeal rules for violators
Dubai education
Dubai National University: Sheikh Mohammed announces $1.2bn education project, sets target to enter top 200 student destinations
Dubai has announced plans for a new $1.2bn university and become a global education hub
Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant
Nuclear power in the UAE: Sheikh Mohamed celebrates ‘significant step’ as Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant is fully operational
UAE leaders celebrate next step in nuclear ambitions as Barakah Plant Unit 4 begins operations
Dubai
Sheikh Mohammed and Nissan CEO discuss growth opportunities in UAE’s automotive sector
This is in line with UAE’s move to consolidate its status as a focal point for the worldwide automotive market, capitalising on its growth as a pivotal international commercial, trading and investment centre