The UAE’s National Experts Programme– AI track (NEP-AI) has shortlisted 135 finalists from more than 1,000 applicants, as the country accelerates efforts to build a national base of artificial intelligence expertise across priority sectors. A final group of 25 participants will be selected from these finalists to join the inaugural NEP-AI cohort. Finalists represent all
The UAE’s national instant payments platform “Aani” has surpassed 12.5 million users, marking rapid growth in the country’s shift towards digital payments, Al Etihad Payments, a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), said. The latest operational indicators underscore the growing confidence in Aani, supported by a highly efficient connectivity network that includes
The United Arab Emirates is participating in the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, which will be held in Washington, D.C., from 13 to 18 April 2026. The UAE delegation is led by His Excellency Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, and includes a
Publsh Group and news platform Lana have joined forces to launch El Nas Lel Nas – Arabic for ‘People for People’ – a first of its kind community movement engaging the UAE’s most prominent public figures to champion the small businesses at the country’s heart. The premise is simple. The UAE has an extraordinary concentration of influential
The Pearl Initiative, in partnership with ImInclusive, convened a high-level webinar titled “Inclusive by Design: Embedding Disability Inclusion in the Workplace”, bringing together over 350 participants from across the Gulf region. Delivered as part of the Pearl Initiative’s Diversity in Business Leadership Programme, the session builds on the MoU between the two organisations, marking a
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) announced an increase in money supply aggregate M1 by 1.7 percent, from AED1,081.3 billion at the end of January 2026 to AED1,099.8 billion at the end of February 2026. The increase was supported by an increase in currency in circulation outside banks by 1.4 percent and in monetary
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) issued today its 2025 annual report, highlighting the achievements and strategic initiatives that have been key pillars in driving national economic growth and strengthening the resilience of the financial, banking, and insurance sectors, in line with the UAE’s strategic objectives and future aspirations. The report underscores
