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Tasks of the 50: UAE consents to arrangements to dispatch fourth modern transformation program

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Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Sarah Bint Yousef Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Technology and Omar Suwaina Al Suwaidi, Under-Secretary of Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology with representatives of 12 industrial entities at the launch of Fourth Industrial Revolution Programme, known as “UAE Industry 4.0”. Image Credit: WAM
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Program means to increment modern efficiency by 30% and add Dh25b to GDP

UAE’s Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) marked Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with 12 modern elements and the Departments of Economic Development of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ajman to launch the recently reported Fourth Industrial Revolution Program, known as “UAE Industry 4.0”.

Dispatched as a feature of Projects of the 50 recently, “UAE Industry 4.0” will speed up the combination of 4IR arrangements and applications across the UAE’s modern area, upgrading UAE’s generally speaking modern intensity, driving down costs, expanding usefulness and effectiveness, upgrading quality, further developing wellbeing and making new positions.

The program intends to increment modern usefulness by 30% and add Dh25 billion to the public GDP.

“In accordance with our administration’s vision, the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology centers around expanding the modern area’s commitment to the public GDP, empowering financial expansion and changing to an information based economy, said Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister for Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC CEO.

Champions 4.0 Network

The drive incorporates the foundation of the ‘Champions 4.0 Network’ , in which driving neighborhood and global organizations will join to share best practice in the arrangement of 4IR advances across the UAE’s modern area. Taking part elements incorporate the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), EDGE, Honeywell, Unilever, Ericsson, Schneider Electric, Emirates Global Aluminum, Microsoft, CISCO, SAP, AVEVA and Siemens.

The betwork will then, at that point, support the making of 100 “beacons”, or WEF-classified I4.0 associations, by 2031, while likewise developing the ideal business climate to build up or draw in 500 tech organizations by that very year. These anchor organizations will assist with driving usefulness, development and proficiency in their individual areas. One more key mainstay of the organization, is a program that will distinguish, survey and afterward help 200 organizations ready for Industry 4.0 change.

“UAE flaunts a dynamic modern area, one that has made a huge commitment to our quick financial turn of events. What’s more, with the cooperation between our public, private and scholarly areas, we have cultivated an empowering modern environment” said Al Jaber.

“UAE Industry 4.0 will expand on these skills to speed up the course of financial expansion currently in progress,” he added.

Zero in on tech-concentrated areas

The first-of-its-sort program in the Middle East will zero in on two equal tracks: fabricating an establishment for innovation inside existing enterprises in the UAE and cultivating the advancement of new, innovation escalated businesses.

Sarah Al Amiri, UAE Minister of State for Advanced Technology, said: “UAE Industry 4.0 is the foundation, and the initial step, on which we try to propel the public modern area and empower complete and reasonable financial development.”

“From the beginning, UAE Industry 4.0 was intended to expand on our current qualities including the UAE’s I4.0 guidelines and light-footed strategy improvement system, different anchor ventures and a-list ICT foundation, while utilizing organizations from across areas and businesses to catch the guarantee of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, ” said Al Amiri.

“Accordingly, the comprehensive and accomplice based program is intended to make drives that bring issues to light, energize information sharing and data, help ability and range of abilities improvement and, critically, offer impetuses and admittance to financing through significant elements, for example, the AED5bn as of late designated by the Emirates Development Bank for cutting edge innovation,” she added.

Al Amiri added, “The arrangements marked today with our financial improvement accomplices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ajman, will uphold the advancement of 4IR arrangements across the UAE’s modern area.”

She proceeded to say, “Close by our accomplices from the DEDs, through making the Champions 4.0 Network we mean to help arising, little and medium-sized organizations in embracing cutting edge innovation. Through a progression of exercises and studios our heroes will grandstand effective uses and best acts of 4IR and assume a significant part in driving the innovative change of the public modern area.”

“Eventually,” Al Amiri closed, “by onboarding our monetary advancement accomplices and bosses of industry today, we are laying the preparation to work with an empowering modern environment which can help the 4IR abilities that will be basic to the maintainable financial improvement of our country.”

UAE Industry 4.0 has been intended to add to UAE’s authority’s vision illustrated in the Principles of the 50 – building the best and most unique economy on the planet, zeroing in on human resources, and solidifying the situation of the country as a worldwide center for computerized, specialized, and logical greatness over the course of the following 50 years and then some.

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Massive road upgrade in Dubai: Hessa Street expansion now open

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In a major boost to Dubai’s road network, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially opened a key stretch of the Hessa Street Development Project, transforming one of the city’s busiest corridors.

The newly completed 4.5 km section connects Sheikh Zayed Road to Al Khail Road, with the road now expanded to four lanes in each direction, significantly easing congestion.

Faster commutes, smoother traffic

The upgrade is expected to dramatically improve daily travel:

  • Journey time reduced from 15 minutes to just 4 minutes
  • Road capacity doubled from 8,000 to 16,000 vehicles per hour

Major junctions upgraded include:

  • Al Asayel Street
  • First Al Khail Street
  • Key interchanges at Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road

What’s new on Hessa Street

The project introduces several infrastructure enhancements:

  • New slip road above the Dubai Metro Red Line
  • Widened bridges at major intersections
  • Direct links towards Sharjah and Deira via Al Khail Road

These upgrades are designed to streamline traffic flow and reduce bottlenecks across the corridor.

Supporting Dubai’s growing communities

According to Mattar Al Tayer, the project supports rapid urban expansion across key residential areas like Al Sufouh 2, Al Barsha, and Jumeirah Village Circle.

The population served is expected to exceed 640,000 by 2030, highlighting the importance of this upgrade.

What’s next

Phase Two is already underway, extending the project from Al Khail Road to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road.

Once complete, it will:

  • Cut travel time from 24 minutes to 5 minutes
  • Serve around 650,000 residents across 10 communities
  • Further expand road capacity

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UAE consumers hit by price hike? Firms now face prosecution

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In a strong move to protect consumers and market stability, the UAE Ministry of Economy & Tourism has referred a group of businesses to the Public Prosecution for unjustifiably increasing poultry prices.

Authorities said the group exploited ongoing regional developments to inflate prices, a practice that directly violates consumer protection laws and threatens both food security and economic stability in the country.

What the law says

Under Article 5 of the Regulation of Competition Law UAE, businesses are strictly prohibited from engaging in practices that distort or restrict competition.

This includes:

  • Price-fixing or artificially inflating prices
  • Coordinating to limit supply or control distribution
  • Colluding in tenders or bids
  • Imposing unfair conditions on sales or purchases

The law also bans tactics like hoarding, unjustified stockpiling, or creating artificial shortages to manipulate market prices.

Why this action matters

Officials emphasised that such violations go beyond simple misconduct, they can disrupt entire supply chains and impact everyday consumers.

By taking legal action, the ministry aims to:

  • Maintain stable food prices
  • Protect consumer rights
  • Ensure fair competition in the market
  • Safeguard national food and economic security

Ongoing market monitoring

This case is part of wider inspection campaigns being carried out across the UAE to monitor pricing and prevent manipulation, especially in essential goods like food.

Authorities have signalled zero tolerance for businesses attempting to exploit market conditions for unfair gains.

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Dubai launches ‘Work from Park’ at Al Barsha, a new way to work in nature

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In a city known for constantly reimagining urban life, Dubai Municipality has introduced a concept that could change how people think about both work and leisure.

Called the ‘Work from Park’ initiative, the idea is simple but powerful: turn public parks into flexible workspaces where productivity meets nature.

The first location is set to open in May 2026 at Al Barsha Pond Park, a popular green escape that will soon double as an open-air office for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and remote workers.

From green spaces to productive places

Instead of traditional office setups, the initiative brings thoughtfully designed modular workspaces into parks. These will include hot desks, meeting areas, and even creative studios, allowing people to work, collaborate, and create while surrounded by greenery.

The project is being developed in partnership with Group AMANA, which will build sustainable, modular units, and Letswork, which will operate and manage bookings through its platform.

Users can expect access to a variety of work environments, including podcast studios and content-creation spaces, making it especially appealing to creators and small businesses.

A vision aligned with Dubai’s future

The Work from Park initiative supports long-term strategies like the Dubai Urban Plan 2040 and the Dubai 2040 Parks and Greenery Strategy, which aim to enhance quality of life by making cities greener, healthier, and more adaptable to modern lifestyles.

Beyond desks and Wi-Fi, the initiative will also host educational sessions, collaborative workshops, and networking events. The goal is to build a vibrant community where ideas grow as naturally as the surrounding greenery.

With more locations planned across Dubai, public parks are set to evolve into multifunctional hubs that blend work, wellness, and social life.

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