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February 16, 2026 7:36 PM

Draft white paper on AYUSH mind-body interventions discussed at Dubai Conference

A draft white paper on evidence-based mind and body wellness interventions is under discussion at the 3rd International AYUSH Conference and Exhibition 2026 in Dubai, where policymakers, researchers and practitioners are deliberating on strengthening the scientific validation and global integration of traditional systems such as Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy. The International Delegate Assembly(IDA) Committee is a key governing body for the 11th International Delegate Assemb...

February 13, 2026 8:52 PM

Dubai’s DP World boss removed from post after pressure over Epstein

Dubai port giant DP World said on Friday its chairman and chief executive Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem had resigned, an announcement that followed mounting pressure over his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Bin Sulayem, one of the Middle East's most prominent business figures, is among the highest-profile executives to face scrutiny and be removed from senior roles following the recent release of the Epstein files. Dubai's ruler on Friday also issued a decree appointing a new chairman for Dubai's ...

February 4, 2026 7:28 PM

Dubai announces first phase of underground Dubai Loop transport system

Dubai will become the second city after Las Vegas to introduce the Dubai Loop, an underground transport system developed by The Boring Company, with the first phase set to connect the Dubai International Financial Centre and Dubai Mall, the Roads and Transport Authority said .The project was announced at the World Government Summit, where Roads & Transport Authority. (RTA ) Director General Matar Al Tayer described the Dubai Loop as an iconic project aimed at linking high-density areas thro...

February 4, 2026 4:30 PM

Global stability depends on controlled US-China competition, Gargash tells World Government Summit

The relationship between the United States and China is a key barometer of global stability, and managing it through what he described as controlled competition is critical for international security, Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the President of the United Arab Emirates, said at the World Government Summit in Dubai. He said that if the US- China relationship is handled carefully, it can serve as a stabilising factor globally. Gargash also stressed the continued importance of nuclear arm...

February 4, 2026 9:57 AM

Nobel laureate Steven Chu highlights nuclear energy’s role in clean transition

Nobel laureate and former United States Secretary of Energy Steven Chu said nuclear energy will remain critical to the global clean energy transition as renewable power expands, while warning that rapidly rising electricity demand from artificial intelligence and data centres is already placing additional strain on power systems in the short term. He was speaking at the inaugural day of the World Government Summit in Dubai. Chu said the main obstacles facing nuclear power are public acceptance ...

February 3, 2026 6:27 PM

World Government Summit: IMF’s Georgieva says global economy resilient

The World Government Summit 2026 has opened in Dubai under the theme Shaping Future Governments, bringing together global leaders, policymakers and business executives to examine how innovation, sustainability and technology are reshaping public policy. Discussions at the summit are focused on strengthening government policies and boosting international cooperation to tackle economic, social and technological challenges. The programme includes more than 445 sessions featuring over 450 global fi...

February 2, 2026 4:54 PM

Dubai businesses welcome India’s Union Budget 2026–27

Indian businesses and professionals in Dubai have broadly welcomed India’s Union Budget 2026–27, describing it as a growth-oriented roadmap with significant implications for cross-border trade and investment between India and the UAE. The Indian Business and Professional Council Dubai(IBPC), together with the Taxation Society and the India Club, hosted a dialogue to assess the budget’s impact on UAE-based Indian enterprises and investors. Participants highlighted the focus on Yuva Shakti...

January 22, 2026 10:28 PM

Dubai to host international conference on Green AI

The first international conference on Green AI will be held on January 24 and 25 at the Dubai Police Academy. The event is organised by the Zayed International Foundation for the Environment in collaboration with Dubai Police Academy and Curtin University Dubai, and is themed “Harnessing AI applications for environmental sustainability.” The conference aims to strengthen the role of modern technologies in addressing environmental challenges and to explore the future use of artificial intell...

January 19, 2026 9:52 PM

Coffee Board of India showcases varieties at World of Coffee Dubai

The Coffee Board of India is leading the Coffees of India Pavilion at World of Coffee Dubai 2025, one of the most ambitious national showcases at the event, featuring over 50 exhibitors representing 14 Indian companies and stakeholders. The pavilion presents an extensive selection of Arabica and Robusta varieties, organic coffees, specialty blends and innovative value-added products from India's major growing regions. Distinctive coffees from Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu's Western Ghats, as...

January 16, 2026 6:36 PM

Dubai air taxis to begin commercial flights by year-end, Transport Authority says

Electric air taxis developed by Joby Aviation are set to begin commercial operations in Dubai by the end of this year, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority Chairman Mattar Al Tayer said on Friday. Joby Aviation conducted the first test flight of its fully electric air taxi in the emirate in June 2025, a major milestone in Dubai's efforts to introduce them into its existing transport networks. The Joby Aerial Taxi, the flagship electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft developed by the C...