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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-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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