Author: Arabian Media staff
Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes Dubai has emerged as the world’s single largest licensed virtual assets (VA) market, with year-to-date transaction volumes across regulated entities under the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) estimated at nearly Dhs2.5tn. The significance of these milestones was highlighted during a meeting chaired by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and Chairman of the Higher Committee for the Development of the Economic and Financial Sector in Dubai. During the meeting, Sheikh Maktoum approved the Dubai Financial Sector Strategy, a comprehensive roadmap aimed…
Images: MMG At 10am on a Monday, Dubai’s sun blazes with relentless intensity, mirroring the city’s pulse. From e&’s Al Kifaf headquarters, the city unfolds: Burj Khalifa piercing the sky, the Dubai Metro slicing through the sprawl, and streets alive with motion. Every view reflects Dubai’s ethos: innovation, ambition, action. Hatem Dowidar, e&’s group CEO, enters his office composed, his presence fronts a strategic mind that has earned him a reputation globally as both a visionary and disruptor. Taking the leadership role in 2020, he launched a bold transformation in 2022, prioritising tech innovation, diversification, and global expansion. “When I…
Image: WAM Dubai Municipality has launched the ‘City Inspector’ initiative, a first-of-its-kind programme aimed at preparing and certifying qualified inspectors across various municipal sectors, the authority said. The initiative is designed to build an integrated inspection system, unify processes, and enhance compliance with approved laws and regulations, ultimately raising service quality and community satisfaction. As part of the first phase, Dubai Municipality has certified 63 Emirati inspectors skilled in 14 technical fields of municipal inspection. The move is intended to standardise inspection practices, reduce duplication, and strengthen the efficiency of Dubai’s regulatory framework, reinforcing the city’s leadership in delivering a…
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Image: Dubai Media Office/ DHCC Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), the governing body of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), announced an Dhs1.3bn development plan for DHCC Phase 1, reinforcing its position as a destination for global healthcare investment. The first stage of the plan will include the launch of a LEED platinum-certified office building, a purpose-built medical complex, and supporting infrastructure facilities aimed at driving ecosystem growth and delivering future-ready facilities. Issam Galadari, CEO of DHCA, said the projects reflect the authority’s commitment to advancing Dubai’s healthcare infrastructure. “By creating an ecosystem that attracts investments, including FDI, and fosters innovation, while…
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Image: WAM The 10th anniversary edition of Expand North Star, part of GITEX GLOBAL, opened on October 12, attracting more than 2,000 startups and 1,200 investors from 180 countries, reaffirming its position as the world’s largest startup and investor gathering. This year’s event, which runs until October 15, includes Brazil as the official country partner and marks the first-time participation of Ecuador and Chile. With global venture capital investments reaching $368bn in 2024, the gathering continues to play a key role in scaling the digital economy and driving growth across emerging AI-driven markets. New exhibitors at Expand North Star According…
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