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he start-ups will also have a chance to team up with "Area 2071" which serves as a gateway and a platform to design the future, through encouraging creativity, fostering talents as well as attracting local and global partnerships. (Shutterstock)

April 7th, 2019 - 03:24 GMT

UAE Grants Long-term Visas for 100 Most Innovative Startups in Industrial Revolution Race

The 100 Arab start-ups were selected at the World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa, held in Jordan between 6-7 April.

The manual provides a systemic and practical explanation of happiness and details tools to quantify and evaluate it (Shutterstock/File)

October 29th, 2017 - 09:08 GMT

UAE Introduces Happiness Policy Manual for Govt Institutions

Amidst an ongoing health crisis in the Gulf region that has seen cases of diabetes, obesity, and heart disease soar, the government has sought to reduce the consumption of harmful products through this excise tax on sugary drinks and tobacco (Shutterstock/File Photo)

October 1st, 2017 - 01:42 GMT

UAE's 'Sin Tax' Takes Effect Today

On Sunday, Al Jazeera broadcast a documentary packed full of lurid accusations against the UAE. “Emirates... Back Doors” claims to “reveal Abu Dhabi’s secret role in the demonization of Qatar” (file photo)

September 19th, 2017 - 11:40 GMT

UAE Led a 'Demonization Campaign' Against Qatar, Al Jazeera Documentary Claims

Traditional and alternative medicines and therapies (reflexology, acupuncture, etc.) and cosmetic surgery will all be subject to VAT. (File photo)

August 23rd, 2017 - 01:50 GMT

How Will VAT Affect the UAE Healthcare Sector?

United Arab Emirates' first Minister of State for Happiness, Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi. (File photo)

July 2nd, 2017 - 03:00 GMT

UAE: New Evaluation Tool to Increase Happiness

A spokesperson for the UAE government denied the allegations. (AFP)

June 25th, 2017 - 07:00 GMT

US Senators Demand Investigation into Alleged UAE Torture Black Sites in Yemen

A spokesperson for the UAE government denied the allegations. (AFP)

June 23rd, 2017 - 06:00 GMT

Investigation Shows Torture Conducted by UAE in ‘Black Sites’ in Yemen

The UAE has cut off all diplomatic ties with Qatar on Monday. (File photo)

June 7th, 2017 - 03:01 GMT

A Simple Guide to the Gulf Crisis for UAE, Qatar Residents

Elon Musk, the co-founder and chief executive of electric car maker Tesla, speaks during a ceremony in Dubai on February 13, 2017. (Karim Sahib/ AFP)

June 4th, 2017 - 09:47 GMT

Elon Musk Has a Dream.. and It Starts in Dubai

The UAE is among the top nations in per capita waste generation in the world, and reportedly has some of the highest electricity and water consumption rates globally. (Pixabay)

April 20th, 2017 - 12:54 GMT

8 super-smart tips to reduce your electricity bill in the UAE

Along with drivers, now even passengers will face fines for failing to wear seat belts. (Shutterstock)

March 23rd, 2017 - 01:58 GMT

Fasten your seatbelt: UAE has new traffic rules, serious fines for violators

Ahmed Mansoor. (AFP)

March 21st, 2017 - 11:18 GMT

Emirati human rights defender accused of 'promoting sectarian hatred'