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UAE’s space area hopes to collaborate with private area to fuel space economy, the travel industry

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Roads for coordinated effort will zero in on upgrading organizations with the private area by supporting the uses of Industry 4.0 and space advancement in a bid to help the UAE’s future financial turn of events

The United Arab Emirates is going to the private area to give its space area a lift while it searches for new speculation roads in space economy and space the travel industry administrations.

Abdullah canister Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs, on Thursday met with Brent Sherwood, Senior Vice President of Blue Origin, the aviation producer and spaceflight administration organization, and delegates of AzurX, a Dubai-based innovation and vital areas venture organization, Strategic Advisor to Blue Origin in the Middle East.

“In accordance with the objectives of the UAE Centennial 2071, the public monetary vision for the coming time centers around upgrading the job of empowering influences in new economy areas, and supporting space as one of their drivers. The Ministry is working with its accomplices to set up an open monetary biological system that draws in ventures to target areas and animate imaginative organizations to help economical turn of events and establish a high level speculation climate,” Bin Touq said.

Roads for coordinated effort will zero in on improving associations with the private area by supporting the uses of Industry 4.0 and space advancement in a bid to help the empowering agents of the UAE’s future financial turn of events.

“Today, the UAE is home to a few significant space organizations, offering phenomenal freedoms to new businesses in benefiting from the capability of working external the Earth’s circle. We will push ahead with our endeavors to draw in the organizations working in this field to become accomplices in driving development and headway of UAE’s space economy,” he said.

The space area’s additional worth in the UAE has reached roughly AED3 billion, and the country’s interests in this area have added up to AED22bn to date. The area gives in excess of 3,200 positions, and more than 57 space organizations and elements are at present working in the UAE, including worldwide and new businesses, and five space science research focuses. All through the new years, the UAE’s all out unfamiliar exchange of aviation vehicles and their parts has arrived at AED190bn.

The UAE and Blue Origin concurred on fostering a collaboration plan through which Blue Origin adds to supporting and speeding up the procedures and plans of the Ministry of Economy in these driven future regions. The arrangement additionally centers around fostering the space economy climate in the nation, characterizing new ways to set out venture open doors in the field of room and space the travel industry in the country. It will add to the advancement of a future approach and procedure to upgrade the commitment of this area as a critical column inside the new monetary model in the nation and to raise its future intensity at the provincial and worldwide levels.

The gathering occurred as the International Astronautical Congress 2021 started off in Dubai this week. It is the initial time an Arab country has facilitated the congress since its foundation in 1950.

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Khorfakkan’s new resort features private beach, pools and mountain views

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Set against the backdrop of Khorfakkan’s mountains and coastline, His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Thursday inaugurated the new Khorfakkan Resort, a Dh700 million waterfront development designed to elevate tourism and lifestyle living on Sharjah’s east coast.

Stretching along Khorfakkan beach, the resort brings together 573 residential units, from one-bedroom apartments to spacious four-bedroom homes, many overlooking sweeping views of the sea, mountains, beach and city skyline.

Developed by Asas Real Estate, the project spans 330,000 square feet, with a built-up area reaching 1.4 million square feet, adding another landmark destination to the emirate’s growing hospitality and tourism portfolio.

What the resort features:

  • 16 retail outlets
  • A private beach
  • Outdoor swimming pools
  • Elevated green spaces covering 100,000 square feet
  • Gym and sports facilities
  • Integrated hotel-style services

The luxury property is located close to Khorfakkan Amphitheatre and the city’s waterfall attraction, adding to its appeal for residents and visitors.

Officials said the project is expected to support Khorfakkan’s growing tourism sector while creating new investment opportunities through freehold ownership options.

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Emiratisation targets 2026: What UAE private firms need to know

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The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has confirmed that June 30, 2026, is the final deadline for private sector companies with 50 or more employees to meet Emiratisation targets for the first half of the year.

Under current rules, companies must achieve a 1% increase in Emiratisation for skilled jobs by the end of June, with another 1% increase required in the second half of 2026.

Starting July 1, firms that fail to meet the required targets will face financial penalties.

The ministry urged companies not to wait until the last minute and encouraged employers to use the Nafis platform to connect with Emirati jobseekers across multiple sectors and specialisations.

Officials said more than 50 days remain before the deadline, giving companies time to speed up hiring plans and improve compliance.

Fake Emiratisation practices

The ministry also warned against fake Emiratisation practices, saying advanced monitoring systems powered by artificial intelligence are being used to detect violations and attempts to manipulate targets.

Companies found violating Emiratisation regulations could face penalties, downgrading of their classification status and legal action.

Compliant companies may benefit from incentives under the Nafis programme, including discounts on ministry service fees and priority within government procurement systems.

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UAE launches new strategy to reduce reliance on imports

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The UAE has launched Make it in the Emirates 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen local manufacturing, improve supply chain resilience and expand the country’s advanced industrial sector.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said the platform reflects the UAE’s vision for a “more resilient and sustainable national industrial model”, with continued investment in industry, artificial intelligence and technology.

In a message shared on X, Sheikh Mohamed said the UAE will continue to build strategic partnerships and strengthen local capabilities to boost global competitiveness.

The initiative comes as the UAE pushes to reduce dependence on global supply chains amid ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty.

Officials said more than 150 strategic commodities have already been studied, with alternative sourcing plans identified to maintain supply during global disruptions.

A key goal of Make it in the Emirates 2026 is to encourage more local production inside the UAE while attracting industrial investment and advanced manufacturing technologies.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, also attended the event in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the growing role of UAE-made products and Emirati talent in shaping the country’s industrial future.

The event has brought together around 1,200 exhibitors across 12 key sectors, including aerospace, defence, energy, pharmaceuticals, mobility and sustainable materials.

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