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The Emirati Chefs Grant programme is organised in collaboration with the International Centre for Culinary Arts and aims to highlight ambitious Emirati talent in the culinary field. Six Emirati chefs were awarded diplomas in culinary arts following their successful completion of a series of training workshops delivered by ICCA Dubai experts. Shaima Rashed Al Suwaidi: “Through this grant, the Authority seeks to provide a unique platform that supports creative Emirati chefs, opens new horizons before them, and encourages them to unleash their ideas and pursue innovative projects.” Sunjeh Raja: ‘We take great pride in training

Final phase of Executive Council Resolution No. (124) of 2023 comes into force on 1 January 2026. Ban covers a wide range of single-use plastic products, including cutlery, cups, plates, lids, and tableware. Measure aligns with UAE Cabinet Resolution No. (380) of 2022 regulating single-use products nationwide. Initiative supports circular economy principles, environmental protection, and sustainable consumption practices. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 24 December 2025: In implementation of Executive Council Resolution No. (124) of 2023 regulating the use of single-use products in the Emirate of Dubai — issued by His Highnes

Special Edition of The Global 50 Explores Global Solutions for Shared Futures Dubai, 26 December 2025: Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has launched a new report titled Global Solutions and Shared Futures, released as a special edition of its annual foresight publication The Global 50 Report. The report presents 14 selected global opportunities that can be translated into practical, real-world solutions to serve humanity’s shared future. The featured opportunities were selected from a pool of more than 200 future opportunities explored across The Global 50 reports published between 2022 and 2025. The special edition aims to spotlight the m

112 electronic signs strategically distributed across Dubai’s main road network 17,819 messages displayed during the first half of 2025 Messages delivered in sequential stages and at calculated distances to guide traffic flow Smart system powered by the advanced iTraffic platform, supported by AI and big data analytics Dubai, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), December 25, 2025: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) system has become a cornerstone in making mobility across Dubai smoother and safer. Real-time messages displayed on the signs have contributed to reducing travel