Fawaz Ali

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is charting a new course by actively diversifying its economy beyond its traditional reliance on oil. This multi-pronged approach focuses on several key non-oil sectors, including: This diversification strategy is yielding impressive results. In 2023, the UAE achieved a record-breaking 3.5 trillion dirhams in non-oil foreign trade, marking a significant …

The ‘Introducing Zayed National Museum: The Foundations of Unity’ exhibition recently opened its doors at the Etihad Museum, running from February 18 to December 5, 2024. This collaborative effort between the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, and Dubai Culture, pays homage to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al …

Hindus constitute the third-largest religious group in the United Arab Emirates, primarily embraced by the sizable Nepali and Indian communities. Unofficial estimates, as per the 2007 International Religious Freedom Report, suggest that around 15 percent of the UAE’s population adheres to Hinduism. Presently, Dubai houses two temples, namely the Hindu Temple, Dubai, and the Hindu …

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, the vice president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, has given his consent for Dubai, the country’s largest and most populous city, to start an ambitious project worth 5.5 billion dirhams ($1.49 billion). The completion of these projects by 2024 is planned as part of the Dubai Social …

The UAE Centennial 2071 plan, launched in 2017 by Dubai Prime Minister and Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, provides a comprehensive government strategy with the lofty objective of positioning the UAE as the world’s premier nation by its 100th anniversary in 2071. This bold strategy aims to promote economic diversification, advance education, and prepare the …