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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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Dubai’s Al Freej Fridge campaign returns to distribute 2mn cold drinks and ice creams to workers

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A bottle of cold water or an ice cream may seem like a small gesture, but during Dubai’s summer heat, it can make a meaningful difference.

That’s the idea behind the third edition of the Al Freej Fridge campaign, launched on July 3 at Al Khawaneej Majlis. The community initiative aims to distribute two million bottles of cold water, juices and frozen treats to workers across Dubai throughout the summer.

Supported by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) and organised in partnership with Suqia UAE and the UAE Food Bank, the campaign brings together volunteers, government entities and community organisations to recognise the contributions of workers who spend long hours outdoors.

Bigger campaign, more volunteers

Organisers say this year’s campaign will expand volunteer participation to around 200 volunteers while encouraging more government entities, companies and residents to get involved.

Portable fridges will also be introduced, allowing volunteers to stock refreshments and distribute them directly to workers across different parts of Dubai.

For workers, the cold water, juice and ice cream are welcome relief during the hot summer days.

This campaign will continue until September 3, reaching workers across construction sites, industrial areas and other outdoor workplaces throughout Dubai.

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Dubai RTA announces traffic improvements at 28 locations: Here’s where and what to expect

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is rolling out a series of traffic improvement projects at 28 locations across the emirate between July and September 2026 to ease congestion, improve road safety and reduce travel times.

The works are being carried out during the summer holidays to minimise disruption while traffic volumes are lower.

What’s changing?

The programme covers:

  • 4 locations near schools.
  • 3 locations in development areas.
  • 21 locations across major roads and residential communities.

The upgrades aim to improve traffic flow, strengthen connections between residential and commercial areas, and support Dubai’s growing population.

Emirates Road expansion

One of the biggest projects is the expansion of Emirates Road, where two new lanes are being added along a 5km stretch from Sharjah towards Al Amardi Street.

According to the RTA, the project is expected to reduce peak-hour journey times by 25% on one of the busiest roads connecting Dubai with neighbouring emirates.

Other key road improvements

The RTA will also introduce traffic upgrades at several busy locations, including:

  • The intersection of Trade Centre Street and Marasi Drive in Business Bay.
  • Latifa bint Hamdan Street near Al Quoz Industrial Area.
  • Ras Al Khor Road towards Al Khail Road.
  • The intersection of Al Khawaneej Street and Al Amardi Street.
  • The right turn from Ras Al Khor Road to Dubai–Al Ain Road, which will be expanded from one lane to two.
  • Algeria Street in Al Mizhar 4, where an additional lane will improve access near labour accommodation.

These upgrades are expected to reduce queues and improve traffic flow in high-demand areas.

School zone upgrades

Ahead of the new academic year, the RTA is also improving access around schools by adding parking spaces and enhancing traffic movement at:

  • Zayed Educational Complex in Al Mizhar 2.
  • Horizon International School in Umm Al Sheif.

The improvements are designed to reduce congestion during school drop-off and pick-up times while improving safety for students and parents.

How were the locations selected?

The RTA said the projects were chosen after analysing:

  • Historical traffic data.
  • Field surveys.
  • Intelligent transport system data.
  • Traffic camera monitoring.
  • Feedback and suggestions from the public.

The authority says the “Quick Wins” programme is designed to deliver practical improvements that reduce congestion, shorten journey times and enhance the overall driving experience across Dubai.

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Dubai Police warn parents about dangerous ‘slime in microwave’ social media trend

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Dubai Police have urged parents to stop children from copying a viral social media trend that involves heating slime in a microwave, warning it could cause serious burns and other injuries.

The warning comes as schools break for the summer holidays, when children are likely to spend more time online.

Why is the trend dangerous?

According to Dubai Police, placing slime in a microwave can trigger chemical reactions that cause it to:

  • Expand rapidly.
  • Release extremely hot vapours.
  • Explode or splatter when removed.
  • Cause burns to the face, hands and body.
  • Damage microwave ovens or even start small fires.

Officials said many children may imitate the videos without understanding the risks involved.

What advice has Dubai Police given parents?

Dubai Police is urging parents to:

  • Monitor the content their children watch on social media.
  • Explain the dangers of copying viral online challenges.
  • Never allow children to use microwaves or other electrical appliances without adult supervision.
  • Encourage safe and educational activities during the summer holidays.

Learn more about online safety

Parents are also encouraged to use Dubai Police’s eCrime Hub, which provides safety advice in Arabic and English on cybercrime, online risks and harmful social media trends.

Why the warning matters

Dubai Police said raising awareness about online challenges is essential to preventing avoidable accidents. The force is encouraging families to promote safe behaviour at home and help children make responsible choices online throughout the summer break.

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