Following a major redevelopment, Al Ain Museum has reopened with a vast collection of historical artefacts and newly uncovered archaeological sites beneath its grounds—offering visitors a rich, immersive experience of the UAE’s ancient past.
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Mohammad Gergawi highlights the decade-long impact of the Arab Reading Challenge, which, under the vision and support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has transformed into a leading initiative inspiring millions of young Arab readers.
In alignment with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, to position Dubai as the best and most civilized city in the world, the Steering Committee for Preserving Dubai’s Civilized Appearance held its first meeting. The session, chaired by His Excellency Mohammad bin […]
Mohammad Al Gergawi affirms that the UAE has succeeded in creating a global platform that unites minds, experts, and innovators from across the world in a dialogue focused on anticipating the future and enhancing societies’ readiness for the accelerating challenges of the technological and AI era.
The highly anticipated Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi will open its doors on December 3, 2025. Celebrating the legacy of Sheikh Zayed and the UAE’s rich history, the museum promises an immersive, multi-sensory journey through time in a breathtaking architectural landmark on Saadiyat Island.
The UAE has launched an enhanced package of services for Golden Residency holders, offering expanded support for travel issues, emergencies abroad, and even repatriation — reflecting the country’s commitment to care for its residents at home and overseas.
The hashtag #حلم_وطن (A Nation’s Dream) dominates X as Emiratis unite in anticipation of a historic moment—just 90 minutes separate the UAE national team from reaching the FIFA World Cup for the second time in its history.
Dubai Holding invites fast-growing startups from around the world to join the second edition of the “Innovate for a Better Tomorrow” challenge, offering a prize pool of AED 850,000 and access to global markets and investors.
In a major step toward empowering youth with advanced technology, the UAE has partnered with Google to provide university students free access to Gemini’s paid AI tools for one year—supporting the country’s vision to build top-tier talent in artificial intelligence.
As part of the Latin America and Caribbean Dialogue organized by the World Governments Summit (WGS) in the Dominican Republic, ministers, leaders, and global experts gathered to explore future governance, cross-regional cooperation, and innovation-driven development. During the high-level discussions, His Excellency Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the World Governments […]
On the 35th anniversary of his passing, the UAE remembers Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the visionary leader who laid the foundations of modern Dubai and paved the way for its transformation into a global city.
The teacher carries a noble educational and moral mission and plays a central role in the renaissance of societies and the building of future generations.
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To rally support for the national team, the UAE Football Association is offering fans a special AED 1,395 package covering match tickets, hotel stay, and transport to Doha for the crucial World Cup 2026 playoff games against Oman and Qatar.
Abu Dhabi prepares to host a groundbreaking cultural event: the opera “Antar and Abla”, a modern artistic retelling of one of the Arab world’s most iconic love stories.
Etihad Rail is gearing up to begin passenger operations by 2026, aiming to transform intercity travel across the UAE with high-speed, safe, and passenger‑centric services connecting 11 cities from Fujairah to the western region.
In the first half of 2025, Dubai welcomed nearly 10 million international visitors, underlining its status as a global tourism magnet. With 17 archaeological sites, vibrant heritage districts, and an evolving narrative driven by innovation and sustainability, the city is forging a new model of cultural tourism.
Dubai’s transformation from sleepy desert outpost to global trade hub has been powered by visionary planning and big incentives. In 1996, Law No. 2/1996 officially established the Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA) as part of Sheikh Mohammed’s strategic economic plan.
Since humankind began organizing its economic life, its first need was to find a safe place that brings together the seller and the buyer and allows the exchange of benefit in an orderly manner.
For millennia, the textile industry has stood as one of the pillars of the Middle East’s economy and culture. The Sumerians and Assyrians organized collective weaving workshops in temples and palaces to produce wool and linen, with early use of plant- and mineral-based dyes.
Initiatives
The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation on Saturday launched a global thought leadership platform to help frame and stimulate regional and global debate on vital development issues shaping the Middle East. The ‘Middle East Exchange’ will commission original articles from international experts including Nobel laureates, heads […]
Apple Inc CEO Tim Cook has been briefed by Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs, on the most important developments related to the UAE Mobile Government and Smart Learning initiatives. During the meeting, which was attended by a group of officials from both sides, prospects for cooperation were discussed on the development […]