The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team concluded its visit to the UAE, which took place from 7th to 16th July 2026. The visit included discussions on the latest economic and financial developments, the future outlook, and the policy priorities of the relevant authorities, as well as preparations for the 2026 Article IV Consultation Mission.
The Emirates Publishers Association (EPA) continues to strengthen the UAE’s presence on the global publishing landscape through strategic participation in two of the industry’s most influential international platforms: the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) General Assemblies in Geneva and the Hong Kong Book Fair 2026. These engagements emphasise the Association’s ongoing efforts to empower Emirati
Over the past decade, Dubai has transformed its healthcare system into one of the most advanced in the Middle East. Through significant investments in medical infrastructure, digital technology, specialist care, and preventive health initiatives, the emirate has enhanced the quality, accessibility, and efficiency of healthcare services for residents and visitors alike. Today, Dubai is not only a
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The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), chaired the 31st Meeting of the Bureau of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Steering Committee on Regulatory Capacity Building, held at the IAEA Headquarters in Vienna, Austria. Chaired by Shaima Al Mansoori, Director of Education and Training at FANR and Chairperson
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has announced that, effective Tuesday, 14 July 2026, UAE nationals will be able to renew their Emirates ID cards up to one year before their expiry date, extending the previous renewal period of six months. The decision forms part of ICP’s strategy to adopt
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has opened registration for the 16th Sharjah International Publishers Conference, which returns to Expo Centre Sharjah from November 1–3, after reinforcing the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) as the world’s largest for buying and selling publishing rights for the fifth consecutive year. The three-day event, preceding the opening of the
