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
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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
Design Miami: Range Rover is celebrating the North American debut of Range Rover SV Black at Design Miami. The latest addition to the flagship SV stable epitomizes the most exclusive, luxurious and crafted models Design sophistication: New Range Rover SV Black represents refined elegance in its purest form, with beautiful black finishes and craftsmanship in every detail Immersive installation: The space takes inspiration from Mies van der Rohe’s Seagram building. Range Rover has also worked with galleries and designers on a curation of objects that also speak to the power of the color black in design Haptic floor: Range Rover extends
Mapping the evolution of art in the UAE over five decades Dubai, UAE, 25 December 2025: Her Excellency Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), and Sultan Sooud Al-Qassemi, Founder of the Barjeel Art Foundation, visited the major retrospective exhibition ‘Observers of Change’ today at Etihad Museum. Organised by Dubai Culture in collaboration with the Barjeel Art Foundation, the collection features around 60 artworks charting five decades of artistic practice in the UAE. The visit reflects a shared commitment to safeguarding local art and expanding its international visibility. During the tour, B
Abu Dhabi, December 25, 2025: The Ministry of Culture announced the selection of 41 recipients for the fourth cycle of the National Grant Program for Culture and Creativity, underscoring its ongoing efforts to support creatives and strengthen the cultural movement across the country. This announcement reflects the Ministry’s commitment to fostering an enabling environment for creativity and advancing national projects that contribute to the growth of the creative economy. This edition witnessed a notable increase in submissions, recording a 77.6% increase compared to previous cycles. This growth reflects the growing interest in the program
Muscat- Sultanate of Oman, 25 December 2025 SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, has announced the launch of Port Sudan as its newest destination, expanding its network across the Middle East and Africa. The new Muscat-Port Sudan service will commence on 27 January 2026, operating three flights per week. With this launch, SalamAir becomes the first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) airline to operate direct flights to Sudan, enhancing air connectivity between Oman and Northeast Africa with affordable and convenient travel options. Located on the Red Sea, Port Sudan is Sudan’s main seaport and a key gateway for trade and regional conne
Dubai, United Arab Emirates- 25 December 2025: Dubai Police have urged members of the public to purchase tickets for concerts, entertainment events, sporting activities and travel only through official and authorised platforms. The warning was issued by the Anti-Fraud Centre at the General Department of Criminal Investigation, as part of the ongoing #BewareOfFraud campaign led by Dubai Police. Police explained that fraudsters are increasingly using fake websites and unverified social media pages to promote nonexistent tickets, taking advantage of high demand and limited availability. These fraudulent platforms often imitate the names or
Wegovy® pill showed a mean weight loss of 16.6% in the OASIS 4 trial Wegovy® pill is indicated to reduce excess body weight and maintain weight reduction long-term and to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events* Novo Nordisk expects to launch Wegovy® pill in the US in early January 2026 Dubai, 24 December 2025- Novo Nordisk today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Wegovy® pill (once-daily oral semaglutide 25 mg) to reduce excess body weight and maintain weight reduction long term and to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events*. The Wegovy®
Deputy Director General Susan Chi Chuan Hu of TITA and Executive VP Joe Chou of TAITRA, together with the judging panel, joined the winning teams for a group photo. Six teams from around the world converged in Taipei on December 10, 2025, for the global finals of the “Go Healthy with Taiwan” Call for Proposals, culminating in the selection of three winning innovations poised to shape the future of global health. The competition—one of Taiwan’s flagship international innovation initiatives—attracted 638 proposals from 55 countries, underscoring Taiwan’s rising prominence as a hub for health technology and cross-border coll