Creative Zone, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone, and Mashreq NEO BIZ launch an all-in-one startup setup initiative in the UAE, streamlining licensing, banking, and operational services to boost early-stage entrepreneurship. Creative Zone has rolled out a new startup setup initiative in the UAE, teaming up with Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone and Mashreq NEO BIZ to better support first-time founders , folks who often find the early stages of establishing a company pretty challenging. The Young Entrepreneurs’ Business Setup Program is basically an all-in-one package that bundles licensing, banking access, and basic operational help. For many early-stage entrepreneurs, those tasks…

Fujairah has announced the integration of the SFS Fisheries digital tracking system, joining Sharjah in transforming seafood oversight through real-time data, QR codes, and digital trade verification, marking a major step towards modernising UAE’s fisheries sector. Fujairah has recently joined the list of emirates implementing a digital fisheries tracking system, a move that’s being seen as a pretty important step toward more accurate data collection, tighter oversight, and greater transparency in the UAE’s seafood supply chain. This platform, called SFS Fisheries, was created by Seafood Souq and initially launched in Sharjah about five months ago, at Souq Al Jubail. As…

Research conducted at Hamad Bin Khalifa University shows that while horizontal single-axis trackers with bifacial modules outperform fixed-tilt solar panels in Qatar’s desert environment, their advantages vary throughout the year, influenced by seasonal sun angles and diffuse light conditions. Field testing in Qatar is offering new insights, suggesting that horizontal single-axis trackers combined with bifacial modules might outperform fixed-tilt solar panels in desert environments. But, interestingly enough, these advantages don’t seem to be steady throughout the year. Researchers at Hamad Bin Khalifa University carried out a 20-month trial at the Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute. They found that, in…

Abu Dhabi has begun testing a 23-foot autonomous patrol boat, marking a significant step in integrating automation into its waterborne transport and security infrastructure as part of its wider push for smarter, greener transport networks. Abu Dhabi continues to push forward into the world of autonomous transportation, and this time, it’s on the water. The Integrated Transport Centre, which many refer to as Abu Dhabi Mobility, has kicked off field testing of a 23-foot-long autonomous patrol boat, according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office. These trials are being conducted under the auspices of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, with…

Majid Al Suwaidi, CEO of the climate-focused fund ALTÉRRA, is leading a pioneering effort to mobilise $250 billion by 2030, transforming private capital into a key driver for the energy transition and climate mitigation, especially in the Global South. His Excellency Majid Al Suwaidi has really become one of the most closely watched figures in the world of climate finance lately. And honestly, it’s not because he comes from a typical investment background , quite the opposite, actually , because he didn’t follow a straight path into finance. As CEO of ALTÉRRA, the climate-focused fund based in Abu Dhabi, launched…

AD Ports Group partners with NYU Abu Dhabi to develop a high-fidelity intelligence engine aimed at transforming vessel scheduling, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing operational capacity across the UAE’s ports. AD Ports Group has recently strengthened its research partnership with NYU Abu Dhabi, and this move might just change the way port calls are planned across the UAE’s logistics network, at least, that’s what some see happening. What they’re working on is a pretty sophisticated, high-fidelity intelligence engine. The goal? To improve forecasts of vessel arrivals, help allocate berths more efficiently, and even assess environmental impacts. Interestingly enough, this system…

Six finalist teams from around the world have advanced to the final phase of the Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative’s agriculture challenge, aiming to develop practical solutions for water-efficient farming in arid conditions, with testing set to take place in the UAE. The Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative has advanced six teams to the final phase of its agriculture challenge, bringing together innovators from the UAE, Egypt, Brazil, Argentina, and India. This competition is aimed at reducing water usage in farming practices without sacrificing crop yields. As reported by The National, these finalists were selected from a pool of 846…

Abu Dhabi has completed the world’s largest underground reserve of desalinated water beneath the Liwa Desert, highlighting a strategic shift towards long-term water security amid climate challenges in the Gulf region. Abu Dhabi has announced that it has completed what it claims is the world’s biggest underground reserve of desalinated water, a project that underscores how Gulf nations are adjusting their infrastructure to cope with a hotter, drier climate. Located beneath the Liwa Desert, this facility is designed to store around 26 billion liters of treated water, providing emergency supplies for up to 90 days. That’s a significant upgrade from…

ALTÉRRA’s strategic partnership with KKR marks a significant step in mobilising private capital towards climate infrastructure, with a focus on de-risking investments in emerging markets and achieving its US$250 billion funding target by 2030. ALTÉRRA has brought KKR into the fold, adding them to an ever-growing list of partners focused on climate investment. This move involves committing capital to KKR’s Global Climate Transition Strategy, which really helps extend the reach of this UAE-backed platform across various parts of the energy transition landscape. Now, details about the financials weren’t disclosed, nothing surprising there. But, what’s important is that this agreement underscores…

Dubai’s urban vision is shifting towards neighbourhoods where daily essentials are within a 15-minute walk or bike ride, aiming for smarter, greener, and more connected communities as part of its 2040 master plan. Dubai’s next phase of growth isn’t really about flashy displays or grand spectacles anymore. Instead, it seems to focus more on everyday routines and the familiar rhythm of everyday life. The city, well, it’s traditionally been about speed, ambition, and pushing boundaries, now appears to want that same energy channeled into better convenience, smarter neighborhood design, and greener, more sustainable living. The overall picture? A vision of…