Author: Editorial Team
A new pension service to help members make more informed decisions about their retirement has been announced by the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) on Wednesday. The Pension Advisory Service, available through the Ma’ashi digital platform, provides legal and technical guidance on UAE pension and social security laws. It helps users better understand their rights, responsibilities, and available options when planning for retirement. Through the platform, customers can seek tailored advice on pension regulations, inquire about their pension status, and calculate the current or future value of their entitlements at the end of service, whether based on actual…
BEIJING, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — A delegation from the General Women’s Union (GWU) took part in the “UAE-China Business Promotion Conference” hosted by the UAE Embassy in Beijing, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Trade. Held under the theme “From Vision to Value”, the event brought together senior officials, business leaders and investors from the UAE and China to boost economic and trade ties and explore cooperation in priority sectors including investment, finance, energy and sustaianblity, industry, agriculture and food security, logistics and technology, aviation and trade, in addition to the retail, technology, research and innovation sectors. The…
According to a new report from Emarketer, Meta Platforms will soon overtake Google in terms of total advertising revenue by the end of 2026 both globally and within the United States. The research company forecasted Meta’s ad revenue will reach $243.5 billion, with Google hitting just shy of $240 billion. In 2025, Google had $214 billion, ahead of Meta’s $196.2 billion. In terms of worldwide ad spend revenue, Meta is also set to take top spot with 26.8 per cent, compared to Google’s 26.4 per cent. Emarketer analysts put the shift down to Meta’s unprecedented growth rate for a company…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that a second round of US-Iranian peace talks could begin in Islamabad over the next two days. Trump’s comments followed a wave of speculation about a new round of negotiations after 21 hours of talks on the weekend ended without any breakthrough. “You should stay there, really, because something could be happening over the next two days, and we’re more inclined to go there,” Trump told a New York Post reporter who had gone to Islamabad for the first round. He added that Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, was…
The UAE will host the 42nd International Congress of the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) in Sharjah in 2030, becoming the first country in the Arab world to stage one of the most important global gatherings dedicated to children’s literature, reading advocacy and publishing for young readers. The congress, held every two years, is considered a leading international platform for experts, publishers, educators and cultural institutions working to improve access to books for children and young people. The 2030 edition is expected to bring together more than 1,000 participants from over 80 countries under the theme “Stories…
ABU DHABI, 15th April, 2026 (WAM) — Bain Capital, a leading global private investment firm, on Wednesday announced the opening of its office in ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi. The new office builds on Bain Capital’s long-standing relationships across the Middle East and reflects the firm’s continued commitment to investing, partnering, and supporting growth across priority sectors in the region. The office will further reinforce the firm’s capital formation efforts, supporting long-term relationships with regional investors across Bain Capital’s global investment platform. It will also support the expansion and growth of select Bain Capital portfolio companies in…
Scott Goree. Global channel leader to scale partner ecosystem and help customers adopt modern identity security for the AI era Dubai — Delinea, the identity security control plane that secures access across human, machine, and AI identities, has appointed Scott Goree as Senior Vice President of Channel and Alliances. In this role, Goree will lead Delinea’s global partner and alliance strategy, including launching the company’s next-generation partner program, expanding its ecosystem, and accelerating partner-led growth worldwide. Goree brings two decades of experience building and scaling high-impact partner ecosystems across the security and infrastructure industry. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Partners and Commercial Sales at Optiv,…
Parents in Dubai could soon be held legally accountable for their children’s misuse of electric scooters under a proposed local law aimed at enhancing road safety and curbing reckless behavior. According to Emarat Al Youm, Lieutenant General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations at Dubai Police, revealed that authorities are drafting legislation that would hold parents accountable if their children are harmed or endanger others while improperly using electric scooters. Speaking to Emarat Al Youm, Al Mazrouei said the initiative, developed in collaboration with strategic partners including the Roads and Transport Authority, forms part of a broader regulatory…
TAIF — Moderate rainfall formed thick clouds that blanketed the skies over Taif Governorate, enhancing the area’s atmosphere. The temperate weather brought along cool winds and a sense of comfort, adding to the governorate’s climatic appeal. The Saudi Press Agency captured the stunning views, documenting the clouds that whirled between mountain ranges and blended and dark greys and bright pink and yellow hues of the sun’s light in the sky. Parks and highlands saw strong turnout from residents and visitors, who enjoyed the cooler conditions and natural landscapes. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — The Aramco Stadium has recycled 18,000 tons of construction waste during construction, the Hosting Higher Authority for World Cup 2034 announced. With the aim of aligning with the Kingdom’s sustainability goals, the Authority stated that up to 35% of the cement in the stadium’s concrete has been replaced with low-emission materials. According to the Authority, since the beginning of construction of the stadium in July 2024, it has completed 15,000 tons of structural framework installation and 22,500 tons of cooling capacity through a sustainable air-conditioning system. Based on the Aramco Stadium’s official website, the stadium will feature a…