Dubai Customs takes part in Dubai Games, reinforcing commitment to employees' physical and mental readiness - dubai customs

Dubai Customs takes part in Dubai Games, reinforcing commitment to employees’ physical and mental readiness

Dubai – 14 February 2026: Dubai Customs participated in the seventh edition of Dubai Games 2026, competing in an enthusiastic and challenging atmosphere as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen a culture of teamwork and enhance employees’ physical and mental readiness—positively impacting the workplace environment and overall institutional performance. The organization joined 28 other government entities on the second day of the sporting event, which brings together public sector employees on one platform to promote collaboration and a shared sense of belonging. The Dubai Customs team delivered an advanced performance reflecti

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Dubai highlights unified “Jabr” bereavement support system at World Health Expo - dubai highlights

Dubai highlights unified “Jabr” bereavement support system at World Health Expo

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, February 12, 2026: The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is highlighting its integrated “Jabr” system at World Health Expo 2026, drawing strong international interest in the government-wide system designed to support families of the deceased through a single, coordinated service model that combines human-centred care with advanced digital infrastructure. Since the exhibition opened, the system has attracted attention from health officials, government representatives, private-sector leaders and specialists from around the world, who commended its role in strengthening cross-government coordination and simplifyi

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Dubai Municipality becomes first entity worldwide to receive international maintenance management certification from the B...

Dubai Municipality becomes first entity worldwide to receive international maintenance management certification from the British Standards Institution

First organisation globally to achieve BS EN 17948:2024 certification in Maintenance Management and Functions Certification reflects excellence in maintenance governance, role clarity, and alignment with institutional performance and operational sustainability Asset Day reinforces governance culture and integrated management of government assets in line with global best practices Integrated maintenance system built on documented procedures, measurable KPIs, and advanced oversight mechanisms Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 12 February 2026: Dubai Municipality has become the first entity worldwide to receive the Maintenance Managemen

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Dubai SME and INJAZ UAE Launch ‘Founders of Tomorrow' to convert university innovation and ideation into scalable Emirat...

Dubai SME and INJAZ UAE Launch ‘Founders of Tomorrow’ to convert university innovation and ideation into scalable Emirati enterprises

Sustainable national programme embeds real government and corporate challenges into university entrepreneurship, creating a direct pipeline from academia to market Participants gain access to Dubai SME’s full suite of incubation, mentorship, funding, market access and government procurement enablement services Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 11 February 2026: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has launched Founders of Tomorrow, a transformational sustainable national programme developed in partnership with INJAZ UAE,

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World Governments Summit, Accenture launch Experience Paradox - world governments

World Governments Summit, Accenture launch Experience Paradox

DUBAI, 5th February 2026: A new report by Accenture and the World Governments Summit (WGS) Organisation warned that despite the rapid adoption of AI by government service entities worldwide, most are using the technology to speed up outdated systems rather than redesign them, creating what experts call an “experience paradox.” The report estimates that unless governments shift toward more proactive, citizen-centered models, AI investments will fall short of improving public satisfaction. The report, “Getting to the Five-Star Review: How Governments Can Use AI to Build Trusted Service at Digital Speed,” introduces the Acc

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AED 646 million in tax refunds issued to 7,200 UAE citizens for construction of new homes in 2025

Khalid Al Bustani: Continuously enhancing services related to Emirati families remains among the Authority’s top priorities Abu Dhabi, 26 January 2026: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced that the number of approved applications submitted by Emirati citizens to recover the Value Added Tax (VAT) paid on the construction of their newly built homes exceeded 7.2 thousand applications during the past year, with a total value of AED 646 million. His Excellency Khalid Ali Al Bustani, Director General of the FTA, stated: “We are keen to ensure that continued attention to – and ongoing enhancement of – Emirati family-related servic

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Jay Vine clinches dramatic Tour Down Under overall victory for UAE Team Emirates-XRG - vine clinches

Jay Vine clinches dramatic Tour Down Under overall victory for UAE Team Emirates-XRG

Australian takes first stage race win of 2026 for Emirati squad News | Team -25thJanuary 2026 In a thrilling and unpredictable finale to the 2026 Santos Tour Down Under, Australian Jay Vine secured overall victory for UAE Team Emirates-XRG today, overcoming chaotic conditions, intense heat, crashes, and even an unexpected kangaroo collision to claim the ochre leader’s jersey and the general classification title on home soil. From the early stages, Vine asserted himself as the rider to beat. After winning Stage 2 with a powerful team-led attack on the Corkscrew climb alongside teammate Jhonatan Narváez, Vine took the overall lead

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Ministry of Finance launches "Federal Government Real Estate Assets Platform" to enhance federal asset managemen...

Ministry of Finance launches "Federal Government Real Estate Assets Platform" to enhance federal asset management efficiency

Platform is managed through a reliable, unified system for federal real estate assets Precise asset classification for streamlined management and documentation of federal real estate Comprehensive request processing and leasing services for managing leasable spaces Seamless integration with federal systems to ensure up-to-date asset data and content Younis Haji AlKhoori: ” The platform represents a qualitative leap in the regulation, governance, and management of real estate assets across the federal government.” Dubai, January 12, 2026 The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has officially launched the “Federal Government

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