Mass health screening in Dubai
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced the launch of a mass population health screening programme. The initiative is being carried out in collaboration with the Dubai Statistics Centre and Digital Dubai and aims to improve public health and quality of life. The health screening will examine key areas such
Thousands of free Wi-Fi hotspots in Dubai
According to the Government of Dubai, the emirate has an extensive network of more than 23.6 thousand free Wi-Fi hotspots. Residents and visitors can freely use the internet thanks to Wi-Fi hotspots in parks, beaches, shopping centres and many other public places. According to the Dubai Digital Authority, the emirate
First AI film competition kicks off in Dubai
The Expo City Dubai Free Zone has launched the region's first festival of films created using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Authors of short films created by AI are invited to participate in a competition timed to coincide with the festival. The film festival is said to explore the use of
DBWC to support women entrepreneurs
The Dubai Business Women's Council (DBWC) has announced the launch of a new initiative, Industry Insight, aimed at strengthening support for women entrepreneurs and businesswomen in the emirate. As part of the initiative, the Council will organise a series of roundtable discussions with a panel of industry experts and
UAE to plant 10 mangrove trees for each COP28 participant
The COP28 climate summit will make the UAE even greener as the Abu Dhabi government has pledged to plant 10 mangrove trees for each conference attendee. This initiative will reduce the carbon footprint of summit attendees, as it is estimated that 5,000 mangrove trees absorb one tonne of carbon
Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport finalists announced
Dubai will host the World Congress for Unmanned Transport on 26-27 September 2023. As part of this event, the 3rd Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport competition is being organised. This year's theme is "Unmanned Buses". According to Mattar Al Tayer, CEO and Chairman of RTA, the main objective of
Hatta sets new world record
The world's tallest landmark sign Hatta has been erected in the Hatta Mountains. Towering at a height of 450 metres, the sign has received an entry in the Guinness Book of Records. It is clarified that the sign is installed on the Hajar mountain range and is 19.28 metres high.