ADGM’s FSRA Reflects on Significant Growth and Innovation in 2024 Annual Report

Abu dhabi: The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, the international financial centre of the capital of the UAE, has published its 2024 Annual Report, outlining the Authority’s key regulatory achievements and underscoring its commitment to delivering a world-class regulatory environment for financial services. According to Emirates News Agency, the report reflects on a … Read more

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Launches ‘Dubai Mallathon’ to Transform Shopping Malls into Fitness Hubs

Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, today launched Dubai Mallathon, a community-driven initiative aimed at promoting public health by encouraging all members of society to engage in daily physical activity during the summer. … Read more

SCA Takes Decisive Action Against Licensed Company for Misleading Clients, AED5 Million Fine Imposed

Abu dhabi: The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has imposed a record fine of AED5 million on a licensed company and referred the matter to the Public Prosecution, in a decisive move to safeguard market integrity and enforce regulatory compliance. The action follows confirmed violations of anti-money laundering (AML) laws, counter-terrorism financing regulations, and measures … Read more

National Human Rights Institution Board Reviews Progress and Initiatives During 17th Meeting

Abu dhabi: The Board of Trustees of the National Human Rights Institution held its 17th regular meeting, chaired by Maqsoud Kruse, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, with the participation of board members and representatives from relevant government entities, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Human Resources … Read more

Dubai Land Department and Masdar City Sign Landmark Memorandum to Enable Free Zone Companies to Own Properties in Dubai

Dubai: Dubai Land Department signed a memorandum of cooperation with Masdar City, aiming to enable companies and establishments operating in the free zones under Masdar City to own land plots and properties under the freehold ownership system in Dubai, within a clear and comprehensive regulatory framework. According to Emirates News Agency, this step is part … Read more

Dubai Health Scientists Publish First Arab Pangenome Reference, Marking Milestone for Precision Medicine

Dubai: Scientists at the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), the learning and discovery arm of Dubai Health, have published the first Arab Pangenome Reference, marking a major milestone in both regional and global genomic research. According to Emirates News Agency, the study, released in Nature Communications, a leading scientific journal, … Read more

ADAFSA Unveils Comprehensive Guide to Abu Dhabi Date Varieties

Abu dhabi: In conjunction with the launch of the 21st Liwa Date Festival 2025, the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) released the Abu Dhabi Date Varieties Guide, a comprehensive reference for the most prominent date varieties in the emirate. ADAFSA’s pavilion at the festival will promote the guide to help farmers, visitors, … Read more

FANR Wins Global Internal Audit Excellence Award

Abu dhabi: The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has received the prestigious Global Institute of Internal Auditors Excellence Award from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) under the Public Sector Leadership category. According to Emirates News Agency, the award was presented during the IIA’s Global Internal Audit Conference held in Toronto, Canada, which brought … Read more