Robust Economic Growth The UAE’s economy is on an upward trajectory, with a projected GDP growth of 4.2% in 2024, rising to 5.2% in 2025. This robust economic performance is underpinned by strong non-oil sector growth, which is expected to remain resilient despite global economic challenges. Strategic Initiatives and Development Plans The UAE’s 2024 development plan is paving the way …

A delegation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Embassy in the Philippines and the Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation (Zayed CHF) met with Sulu Governor Abdusakur M. Tan in his office in the town of Jolo on Monday, March 4, 2024.  The delegation was led by UAE Ambassador to the Philippines Mohammed Obaid Alqattam Alzaabi, who …

The UAE government has launched the ‘Work Bundle’, a new online platform that significantly simplifies and expedites work permit and residency visa procedures for private sector companies in Dubai. The initiative, which will be gradually expanded to include other emirates, is part of the ‘Zero Bureaucracy’ programme aimed at reducing and streamlining government procedures and eliminating unnecessary requirements. The ‘Work …

Emirates is creating an airbridge with the International Humanitarian City (IHC) to deliver critical relief supplies, medical items, and equipment to help on-the-ground humanitarian activities and search-and-rescue operations in Turkey and Syria in the wake of recent natural disasters. In coordination with the IHC in Dubai, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) will be sending the first shipments of …

Midway through September, French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (widely known as MBZ), the crown prince and de facto ruler of the United Arab Emirates, at the old Chateau de Fontainbleu near Paris, which was recently renovated with UAE financing. Despite occasional hiccups, Paris and Abu Dhabi have created a multifaceted strategic cooperation that covers political, …

UAE: His Highness the President, in order to increase the hospital’s medical supply services, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has contributed US$25 million to the Al Makassed Hospital in Eastern Jerusalem. The United Arab Emirates has long been committed to supporting Palestinian healthcare institutions and meeting the needs of the Palestinian people, and this latest pledge is a continuation …

UAE – UAE has become a second home for many around the globe, which makes its work environment exposed, unique, and interesting. Most of the population in the UAE, especially Dubai is expats, which makes it immensely necessary for the country to adopt a very accepting and holistic work culture.The basis of business etiquette in the UAE is stemmed with respect. It’s important to understand that the UAE is …

UAE – According to a report that was published by the state-run news agency (WAM) on Thursday, the United Arab Emirates has announced that its National COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign has been successful, achieving its objective of vaccinating one hundred percent of the people in the categories that were aimed for the campaign. The nationwide campaign intended to vaccinate and immunize …

UAE – The UAE, a small nation of just 50 years old, has made great strides in almost all fields, including human rights, social justice and human development. A statement issued by Saeed Al Hebsi, Director of Human Rights at UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International has said before that every country has its own laws and legal institutions; …

Malaysia – Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah met with President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at Mushrif Place in Abu Dhabi. His Majesty was welcomed by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, according to Comptroller of the Royal Household for Istana Negara Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin. “During the nearly …