Dubai: Dubai Customs has celebrated the graduation of the first cohort of participants in its security refresher course, held in collaboration with the Dubai Police Academy. The ceremony was attended by Brigadier Dr. Sultan Abdul Hamid Al Jamal, Director of the Dubai Police Academy, and Khamis Al Muhairi, Acting Director of Human Resources at Dubai … Read more
Dubai: Dubai Police have apprehended a gang of 15 individuals, comprising 10 men and five women, involved in the distribution of sweets infused with narcotic substances. Alongside the arrests, authorities confiscated 48 kilogrammes of narcotic materials and 1,174 pills, with an estimated value of AED 2,448,426, during an operation named ‘Drugs Flavor’. According to Emirates … Read more
Dubai: Dubai Duty Free today announced a record half-year sales performance, posting a 5.34 percent year-on-year increase with turnover reaching AED4.118 billion (US$1.128 billion) for the first six months of 2025. This figure surpasses last year’s previous record turnover for the first half of the year by AED208.95 million (US$57.24 million). According to Emirates News … Read more
Abu dhabi: The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), the largest higher education institution in the UAE, has signed a strategic partnership with Saal.ai, a cognitive technology company under the Abu Dhabi Capital Group (ADCG). The collaboration aims to equip Emirati students with future-ready skills in artificial intelligence (AI) and big data technologies. According to Emirates … Read more
Singapore: The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) achieved a significant milestone by winning three prestigious awards at the GovMedia Awards 2025 ceremony held in Singapore. According to Emirates News Agency, the recognition was granted for three strategic initiatives in aviation cybersecurity, public awareness, and leadership development. In the category of “Cybersecurity Initiative of the Year … Read more
Dubai: The UAE has emerged as the world’s leading market for mobile shopping, according to the 2025 Global Digital Shopping Index, UAE edition, commissioned by Visa Acceptance Solutions and conducted by PYMNTS Intelligence. Drawing on insights from a survey of 1,679 consumers and 329 merchants in the UAE, the report examines the growing role that … Read more
Abu dhabi: Knowledge Group, the training and development arm of Nema Education, has announced its acquisition of Biz Group, a well-established learning and development firm based in the UAE. This strategic acquisition aims to bolster Knowledge Group’s regional presence by expanding its data-driven training and consulting solutions, particularly in digital learning and the integration of … Read more
Dubai: The Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) have jointly launched the First-Time Home Buyer Programme, a major initiative aimed at making homeownership more accessible for Emiratis and expatriates. According to Emirates News Agency, the programme offers priority access to new real estate launches, preferential pricing, and tailored … Read more