Ablakwa pays two-day working visit to UAE

15May

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Ablakwa pays two-day working visit to UAE

Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs has paid a two-day official working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The visit was at the invitation of the UAE Government. Mr Ablakwa in a statement said he was warmly received by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of UAE, who also serves as Minister for Foreign Affairs. Mr Ablakwa further held constructive meetings with Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State of the UAE, Madam Lana Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister for Political Affairs, the Ministers of Foreign Trade, Investment, and captains of industry. He said a significant outcome was the signing of an agreement to commence the first ever high-level political consultations in the str...

MAG Signs Strategic Partnership with Multibank Group to Tokenize $3 Billion Real Estate Assets

1May

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MAG Signs Strategic Partnership with Multibank Group to Tokenize $3 Billion Real Estate Assets

MAG, the leading real estate developer in the UAE has signed a historic $3 billion tokenization agreement with MultiBank Group, the world’s largest financial derivatives institution based in Dubai, and Mavryk, a leading blockchain innovator — marking the largest real-world asset (RWA) tokenization initiative globally to date. The initiative highlights the imminent launch of $MBG, the utility token at the core of MultiBank’s next-generation digital finance ecosystem. The partnership will bring MAG’s high-value real estate developments — The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Dubai, Creekside, part of the Keturah Resort, and Keturah Reserve — onto the blockchain, making them available to global investors via MultiBank.io’s fully regulated RWA marketplace. Once launched, holders of the RWA ass...

Hoor Al Qasimi recognised as Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters by the Embassy of France In UAE

16Apr

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Hoor Al Qasimi recognised as Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters by the Embassy of France In UAE

Hoor Al Qasimi, President and Director of Sharjah Art Foundation, today received the insignia of Officier de l'Ordre desArts et des Lettres (Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters), conferred by His Excellency Nicolas Niemtchinow,Ambassador of France to the UAE, during a ceremony at The Flying Saucer, Sharjah.Since 1957, this award has honoured individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts. The insignia of theOrder of Arts and Letters is an expression of France's recognition of those who have actively worked to promote art andculture both in France and abroad.Al Qasimi remarked, ‘It is with great honour that I receive this award granted by the Embassy of France in the UAE. Theinsignia of Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters is a wonderful reflection of the collabora...

UAE Launches Next-Gen GPS-LessNavigation and Secure Flight Control to Strengthen Aviation Security

19Feb

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UAE Launches Next-Gen GPS-LessNavigation and Secure Flight Control to Strengthen Aviation Security

VentureOne and ADASI Partner to Integrate Advanced Autonomous Flight Technologies Powered by TII – Perceptra and Saluki Unveiled at IDEX 2025 As dual-use technologies increasingly drive economies of scale worldwide, ADASI, a leader in UAV system manufacturing, has announced their adoption of two advanced autonomous flight technologies by Abu Dhabi’s VentureOne: Perceptra, a newcutting-edge GPS-less navigation technology, and Saluki, a high-security flight control technology for autonomous systems. These technologies, both developed by the Technology Innovation Institute, are designed to deliver secure, resilient operations in the most challenging environments. They have been optimized for UAV manufacturers, offering enhanced resilience, precision, and securit...

UAE Begins Mapping Air Corridors for Air Taxis and Cargo Drones to Transform Urban Transportation

14Feb

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UAE Begins Mapping Air Corridors for Air Taxis and Cargo Drones to Transform Urban Transportation

• Initial advanced air mobility (AAM) regulations under development for the UAE • GCAA and ATRC entities – TII and ASPIRE collaborate on technical expertise and airspace management The UAE has taken a bold step towards redefining urban transportation with the commencement of air corridor mapping and regulatory framework development for piloted and autonomous air taxis and cargo drones. This transformative initiative marks a major leap forward in the nation’s mission to lead the future of mobility. Through a strategic partnership between the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) entities—Technology Innovation Institute (TII) and ASPIRE—the UAE is on track to reshape the way people and goods move through urban spaces. ...

Sharjah Marks 53rd UAE Union Day, Celebrates with Global Audience

4Dec

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Sharjah Marks 53rd UAE Union Day, Celebrates with Global Audience

The emirate of Sharjah today concluded celebrations to mark the 53rd UAE Eid Al Etihad (Union Day), showcasing the country’s vibrant culture and development story. Festivities took place over 13 days, attracting over 250 thousand ofUAE nationals, residents, and visitors from around the world, who enjoyed over 200 performances and activities across Sharjah, that included 8 locations around the Emirate of Sharjah, while highlighting the special features of each city around Sharjah. As the celebrations brought together the nation to celebrate together this special occasion, and highlighted the history and the tradition of the United Arab Emirates.&nb...

Rising cyber threats target UAE’s financial sector and critical infrastructure in 2025

27Nov

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Rising cyber threats target UAE’s financial sector and critical infrastructure in 2025

The UAE has seen a sharp rise in cyber threats in 2024, particularly ransomware attacks, with 34 reported incidents between January and November, up from 27 in all of 2023, according to Acronis Threat Research Unit data. This increase reflects the nation's prominence globally, making it a prime target for cybercriminals aiming to exploit vulnerabilities in finance, telecommunications, government, and critical infrastructure sectors. Additionally, as per the same report, Malware detections have also surged by 65.3%, jumping from 16.05% in 2023 to 26.52% in 2024. Cybercriminals are increasingly using advanced malware and encryption techniques to attack financial institutions, targeting banks and financial services, and seeking to extort companies or sell stolen data on the dark web. With ...