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UAE Launches Large-Scale Mangrove and Blue Carbon Restoration Program

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment announced plans to plant tens of millions of mangroves across coastal areas to strengthen carbon sequestration and marine biodiversity.
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Dubai Sets Winter Calendar of Major International Sporting Events

The Dubai Sports Council confirmed a schedule including international golf, marathon, mixed martial arts and endurance motorsport events for the coming season.

Global Village Dubai Completes Upgrades Ahead of New Season

Global Village finished visitor-plaza expansions and smart crowd-management improvements while adding new cultural pavilions ahead of its next operating season.

UAE Space Agency Completes Instruments for Asteroid Belt Mission

The UAE Space Agency and academic partners completed structural qualification of cameras and spectrometers for the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt, advancing preparations ...

Dubai Culture Launches Grants for Creative Businesses and Historic Districts

Dubai Culture announced grants, shared studio space and intellectual-property support for designers, digital artists and other creative businesses based in Al Fahidi and Al Quoz.

UAE Simplifies Golden Visa Applications for Doctors and Researchers

Federal authorities introduced a streamlined digital process allowing eligible physicians, laboratory scientists and university researchers to apply for 10-year Golden Visas wit...

UAE Expands Cloud-Seeding and Stormwater Monitoring Ahead of Seasonal Weather

The National Center of Meteorology deployed additional surveillance aircraft and coordinated with municipalities on cloud-seeding operations and tests of stormwater pumping syst...

Emaar Unveils Sustainable Waterfront Development With Autonomous Transit

Emaar Properties announced plans for a multibillion-dollar coastal community featuring energy-efficient buildings, green spaces and autonomous transport systems for tens of thou...

Dubai Police Introduces AI-Equipped Electric Patrol Fleet

Dubai Police deployed electric patrol vehicles with facial recognition, license-plate analytics and direct links to command centers as part of a wider upgrade to road-safety and...

Dubai Health Authority Expands Genomic Medicine and Pediatric Research

Dubai opened new precision-medicine laboratories focused on genetic markers for rare inherited disorders and personalized treatments, expanding the emirate’s specialist healthca...

Etihad Adds New Nonstop Routes From Abu Dhabi to Asia and Europe

Etihad Airways announced additional direct services from Zayed International Airport to destinations in Southeast Asia, Central Asia and Eastern Europe as it expands its interna...

Dubai Reports Strong Growth in International Visitor Arrivals

The Department of Economy and Tourism said international overnight visits increased substantially from a year earlier, supported by conventions, luxury retail events and tourism...
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