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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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Dubai-based expat wins Dh150,000 in Big Ticket Abu Dhabi raffle

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An Indian expat living in Dubai has won Dh150,000 in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly e-draw, part of Series 276.

Naushadh Chathery, a 37-year-old driver from Kerala, struck lucky in the weekly raffle. He has been living and working in Dubai for the past 15 years while his family remains back home in India.

Win 20 Years in the Making

Chathery has been participating in Big Ticket for two decades, sometimes solo, sometimes with a group of friends. For this draw, he opted for the popular ‘Buy 2, Get 4 Free’ bundle with 10 friends, and it was one of the free tickets that clinched their win.

Chathery said that the group plans to split the prize, and he will save his share. His eyes are now firmly set on the grand prize of Dh25 million.

Countdown to Dh25 Million Grand Draw

The Dh150,000 prize comes ahead of the grand finale on July 3, when one lucky winner will walk away with Dh25 million. On the same day, three others will win Dh75,000 each as part of the e-draw series.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.bigticket.ae or at counters at Zayed International Airport and Al Ain Airport.

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Got traffic fines in Abu Dhabi? Pay early and save up to 35%

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Abu Dhabi Police are reminding motorists to take advantage of generous discounts on traffic fines if they pay early.

Under the ongoing “Take the Initiative and Benefit” campaign, drivers can get a 35% discount on fines if they settle them within 60 days of issuance. After that, a 25% discount still applies, but only for non-serious violations.

Easy, Digital Payments

To make things easier, the fines can be paid through multiple digital channels, including the Abu Dhabi Police website and mobile app, ensuring quick, hassle-free transactions.

The initiative is part of a broader effort to:

  • Promote road safety
  • Encourage responsible driving
  • Support the community by easing financial burdens and encouraging legal compliance

Don’t Let Fines Pile Up

Brigadier Mahmoud Yousef Al Balushi, Director of the Traffic and Security Patrols Directorate, stressed the importance of timely payment and compliance with traffic laws. Avoiding delays not only ensures a cleaner driving record, but also helps residents make the most of available discounts.

The discounts

  • 35% discount: Pay within 60 days
  • 25% discount: After 60 days (excludes serious violations)
  • Pay easily via the official website and app
  • Campaign goal: Safer roads, less financial stress

So if you’ve got a traffic fine, now’s the time to clear it.

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Dubai’s Jebel Ali Metro Station gets a new name

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a major naming rights deal that will see Jebel Ali Metro Station rebranded as National Paints Metro Station for the next decade.

The move follows a partnership between National Paints Factories Co. and Hypermedia, in coordination with Mada Media, the RTA’s exclusive naming rights concessionaire. The deal positions the metro station, located in the heart of the Jebel Ali Free Zone, one of Dubai’s most active industrial corridors, as a powerful branding platform.

A Strategic Public-Private Collaboration

Abdul Mohsen Kalbat, CEO of RTA’s Rail Agency, said the agreement reflects the government’s ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration with the private sector while opening new doors for business and employment.

Mada Media CEO Mohamad Al Hammadi echoed the sentiment, calling the deal a new chapter in turning metro stations into high-impact media zones. National Paints Managing Director Samer Sayegh added that the renaming aligns with the company’s commitment to supporting the UAE’s urban and infrastructure development.

What’s Next?

The transition will roll out gradually between July and October 2025, during which all signs, maps, digital boards, mobile apps, and onboard announcements will be updated to reflect the new National Paints Metro Station branding.

The station is part of Dubai Metro’s Red Line, serving a key economic zone that’s home to major industrial players and logistics operations.

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