7th edition of ‘Legislative Week' concludes, setting roadmap for more flexible, proactive legislative ecosystem - editio...

7th edition of ‘Legislative Week’ concludes, setting roadmap for more flexible, proactive legislative ecosystem

February 11, 2026: The seventh edition of the ‘Legislative Week’, the annual flagship event organised by the General Secretariat of the Supreme Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai (SLC), concluded after three days of in-depth dialogue, collaboration, and forward-looking legislative exploration. The event served as both an intellectual forum and a platform for engagement, bringing together a distinguished group of legal experts, legislators, and legislative stakeholders to contribute to shaping the next phase of the Dubai legislative development journey. Discussions centred on empowering individuals, protecting families, anticipat

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Dubai CommerCity Unveils Agenda, Speakers List for WORLDEF Dubai 2026 Forum

Set to be launched on Thursday with the participation of over 150 speakers and to attract more than 13,000 visitors over three days. Brings together digital commerce leaders to shape the future of the digital economy regionally and globally. Dubai, UAE, 10 February 2026: Dubai CommerCity, the region’s first and leading free zone dedicated exclusively to digital commerce and a joint venture between DIEZ and Wasl Properties, has unveiled the agenda and speakers list for the upcoming WORLDEF Dubai 2026 forum, the global forum specialized in digital trade. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairma

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Dubai Land Department launches Phase II of the Real Estate Tokenisation Project, enabling resale in the secondary market f...

Dubai Land Department launches Phase II of the Real Estate Tokenisation Project, enabling resale in the secondary market from 20 February

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 9 February 2026: Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced the launch of Phase II of the Real Estate Tokenisation Project, marking the start of resale activity in the secondary market starting 20 February, in a strategic step that reflects the project’s transition from a pilot phase to a more advanced operational stage, within a regulated model that enhances the real estate market’s readiness for a future driven by advanced technologies. This phase follows the pilot stage launched by the Department in March under the “REES Real Estate Innovation Initiative,” in collaboration with the Virtual Assets Regula

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RTA Launches “Executive Leadership” Programme in Partnership with the University of Arizona - launches executive

RTA Launches “Executive Leadership” Programme in Partnership with the University of Arizona

Programme features applied modules and case studies drawn from global best practices Dubai. Roads and Transport Authority. 21st January 2026: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with the University of Arizona, has launched the “Executive Leadership” Programme. The programme aims to develop the skills of executive leaders and directors, empower them to make strategic decisions, and enhance execution efficiency. It aligns with the rapid global transformations in the smart mobility sector and emphasises RTA’s ongoing commitment to developing national leadership and strengthening future readiness. The

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Ministry of Finance receives International Accreditation for Future Readiness and Business Agility

MoF successfully fulfils all requirements and principles of the strategic and operational framework for future readiness and business agility across all sectors and departments. Abu Dhabi, January 19, 2026 The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has been awarded the International Accreditation for Future Readiness and Business Agility – Gold/Leading Level by the International Business Agility Institute (TIBAI). The accreditation was given in recognition of the strength of MoF’s institutional ecosystem and its advanced capabilities in future readiness, business flexibility, and agility in responding to change, as well as its ability to ant

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Dubai Customs achieves global milestone in future foresight readiness - dubai customs

Dubai Customs achieves global milestone in future foresight readiness

Dubai – 11 January 2026: Dubai Customs has achieved a major milestone reflecting its institutional leadership and proactive approach to future foresight and strategic planning, after receiving a global accreditation in future foresight from the Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI). This makes Dubai Customs the first customs authority in the region to obtain this specialized international recognition. The accreditation certificate was presented during an official meeting attended by Dubai Customs’ leadership alongside representatives from GIMI and SIA Partners. Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, received the ce

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Dubai Future Foundation Backs 26 Research Projects under Dubai RDI Grant Initiative - dubai future

Dubai Future Foundation Backs 26 Research Projects under Dubai RDI Grant Initiative

Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced its support for 26 research projects led by 14 universities and academic institutions in Dubai, marking the conclusion of the second cycle of Dubai Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Grant Initiative. The Initiative forms part of Dubai RDI Program under the Dubai RDI Ecosystem, which was formed as per the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation. The Ecosystem is overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation and

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ATM unveils groundbreaking 2026 conference programme, setting a new benchmark for strategic insight across global travel a...

ATM unveils groundbreaking 2026 conference programme, setting a new benchmark for strategic insight across global travel and tourism

The Global Stage, Future Stage and newly rebranded Experience Stage to deliver industry-led intelligence, innovation and inclusive growth, reinforcing Arabian Travel Market as the place to learn from and shape the future of travel Leading global market research and insight companies, including Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, Euromonitor, GSIQ, Dragon Trail, Videc, Women in Travel CIC, and ICCA, to lead discussions ATM will take place from 4-7 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7 January 2026: Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has unveiled its extensive conference programme for ATM 2026, outl

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Dubai Future Foundation Highlights 14 Global Opportunities Fostering International Collaboration in Shaping the Future - d...

Dubai Future Foundation Highlights 14 Global Opportunities Fostering International Collaboration in Shaping the Future

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

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Ministry of Sports strengthens phygital sports through a strategic partnership with ASPIRE and Phygital International - mi...

Ministry of Sports strengthens phygital sports through a strategic partnership with ASPIRE and Phygital International

UAE, Wednesday, 24 December 2025- The Ministry of Sports has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ASPIRE and Phygital International, on the sidelines of the Phygital Sports Summit, hosted by Abu Dhabi in parallel with the Games of the Future 2025 (GOTF). The summit brought together global experts, athletes, innovators, and local and international decision-makers to discuss the evolution and future potential of phygital sports. This MoU is a non-binding framework agreement that sets out the intent of the three parties to collaborate on phygital sports initiatives in the UAE. It builds on the successful delivery of the Games of th

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