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Dubai Eye
2 days ago
- Business
- Dubai Eye
UAE telecom trade grows to AED10.2 billion in 2024
The UAE's trade in telecommunication services rose by 4.3 percent in 2024, reaching AED10.2 billion, up from AED9.8 billion in 2023, according to data released by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC). The growth was driven largely by a strong fourth-quarter performance, which saw a 12.95 percent year-on-year increase, with telecom trade reaching AED2.70 billion for the quarter - the highest among the four quarters. Telecom service exports increased by 6.49 percent to AED4.9 billion in 2024, while imports rose by 2.38 percent to AED5.3 billion. Quarterly trade distribution showed the fourth quarter accounted for 26.45 percent of the annual total, followed by Q3 at 25.34 percent (AED2.59 billion), Q2 at 25.05 percent (AED2.56 billion) and Q1 at 23.17 percent (AED2.37 billion). This performance highlights the telecom sector's vital role in supporting the UAE's digital economy, the growth of e-commerce and the ongoing development of technological infrastructure. FCSC, affiliated with the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, is tasked with enhancing the UAE's global competitiveness, statistical systems and data-driven development in line with the UAE Centennial Plan 2071.
ARN News Center
2 days ago
- Business
- ARN News Center
UAE telecom trade grows to AED10.2 billion in 2024
The UAE's trade in telecommunication services rose by 4.3 percent in 2024, reaching AED10.2 billion, up from AED9.8 billion in 2023, according to data released by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC). The growth was driven largely by a strong fourth-quarter performance, which saw a 12.95 percent year-on-year increase, with telecom trade reaching AED2.70 billion for the quarter - the highest among the four quarters. Telecom service exports increased by 6.49 percent to AED4.9 billion in 2024, while imports rose by 2.38 percent to AED5.3 billion. Quarterly trade distribution showed the fourth quarter accounted for 26.45 percent of the annual total, followed by Q3 at 25.34 percent (AED2.59 billion), Q2 at 25.05 percent (AED2.56 billion) and Q1 at 23.17 percent (AED2.37 billion). This performance highlights the telecom sector's vital role in supporting the UAE's digital economy, the growth of e-commerce and the ongoing development of technological infrastructure. FCSC, affiliated with the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs, is tasked with enhancing the UAE's global competitiveness, statistical systems and data-driven development in line with the UAE Centennial Plan 2071.
Gulf Today
03-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Sheikh Mohammed attends graduation of a new cohort of the Government Accelerators Diploma programme
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the graduation of a new cohort of the Government Accelerators Diploma programme, which featured participants representing 12 federal entities, 18 local entities, and two semi-governmental entities. The programme put participants through 35 challenges across four core areas. Of the challenges, 21 were related to government efficiency and eliminating bureaucracy, 8 required participants to suggest solutions leading to enhanced quality of life, 3 touched on community services, and 3 tested participants on their overall awareness and knowledge dissemination capabilities. Government Accelerators, launched by Sheikh Mohammed represents a forward-looking operational model. The initiative brings together teams from the government, private, and academic sectors who work collaboratively to drive innovation, deliver exceptional services, exceed targets, save time, and overcome challenges. Since its launch in April 2019, the Government Accelerators Diploma has qualified 217 participants from more than 135 government, private, and semi-government entities. They worked on developing solutions and launching projects and initiatives addressing 121 challenges, ably supported by approximately 750 government staff members from the accelerator teams. The Government Accelerators Diploma, organised as part of national initiatives aimed at promoting the adoption of challenge-based talent development models across various spheres of government work, seeks to enhance national competencies in the government and semi-government sectors, train national talents on adopting accelerator methodologies and tools, and empower them with creative leadership skills so that they step up to champion the acceleration culture within their respective entities. Ambassadors Network The Government Accelerators Center at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs announced the launch of the Government Accelerators Ambassadors Network aimed at enhancing engagement and solidifying knowledge exchange to grow the accelerators ecosystem across the UAE. The Government Accelerators Network represents an innovative platform designed to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among graduates of government accelerator programmes both inside and outside the country. It is a strategic step to expand the accelerators community and provide an interactive environment that brings graduates together to share best practices, celebrate successes, and support national initiatives. The network includes various knowledge tracks to showcase success stories from past cohorts. 'Accelerators Ambassadors' will be appointed from among distinguished graduates of the programme who will contribute to mentoring new cohorts and actively participate in developing the government ecosystem both locally and globally. Awards ceremony The Government Accelerators Center organised an awards ceremony recognising outstanding projects that emerged courtesy of the Government Accelerators Diploma programme. The event recognised three pioneering projects that stood out amongst ideas and concepts that emerged across five cohorts of the diploma programme. The most impactful and sustainable projects were feted, including the 'Traffic Speed Limit Reduction System,' the 'Hayat' organ donation initiative, and the 'Robotic Process Automation' project. Selected from amongst 86 submissions, these projects stood out for their significant and lasting impact, based on criteria such as sustainability, innovation, measurability, relevance to government challenges, and societal benefit. The 'Hayat' organ donation initiative, submitted by the Ministry of Health and Prevention as part of the third cohort, was recognised for its transformative role in raising public awareness and increasing participation in the national organ donation programme. The project aimed to boost organ donor registrations in Fujairah and achieved a 50% increase within 100 days through a comprehensive awareness campaign targeting universities, schools, government and religious institutions, along with strong engagement from community influencers. The 'Traffic Speed Limit Reduction System Based on Weather Conditions Using Artificial Intelligence,' submitted by the General Command of Abu Dhabi Police during the first cohort, was also recognised. The project is a smart system that uses AI to analyse meteorological data and traffic-related big data. It automatically adjusts speed limits through electronic signboards and sends alerts to drivers. The system contributed to a 100% reduction in severe accidents on some roads and improved traffic response time by 90%. The project received the 'Ongoing and Sustainable Project Award' based on criteria such as sustainability, scalability, innovation, the availability of measurable data, future development plans, and collaboration between entities. The 'Robotic Process Automation' project by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) also earned pride of place during the event. It leverages artificial intelligence and robotic processing to automate operations and support human efforts. The project enhances DEWA's ability to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that address government challenges, improve productivity, streamline operations, and reduce costs. Since 2020, the project has saved an estimated Dhs24 million – equivalent to around 161,000 working hours annually.
Al Etihad
02-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Mohammed bin Rashid attends graduation of new cohort of Government Accelerators Diploma programme
2 July 2025 18:09 DUBAI (ALETIHAD) His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the graduation of a new cohort of the Government Accelerators Diploma programme, which featured participants representing 12 federal entities, 18 local entities, and two semi-governmental programme put participants through 35 challenges across four core areas. Of the challenges, 21 were related to government efficiency and eliminating bureaucracy, 8 required participants to suggest solutions leading to enhanced quality of life, 3 touched on community services, and 3 tested participants on their overall awareness and knowledge dissemination Government Accelerators Diploma, organised as part of national initiatives aimed at promoting the adoption of challenge-based talent development models across various spheres of government work, seeks to enhance national competencies in the government and semi-government sectors, train national talents on adopting accelerator methodologies and tools, and empower them with creative leadership skills so that they step up to champion the acceleration culture within their respective entities. Ambassadors Network The Government Accelerators Centre at the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs announced the launch of the Government Accelerators Ambassadors Network, aimed at enhancing engagement and solidifying knowledge exchange to grow the accelerators ecosystem across the Government Accelerators Network represents an innovative platform designed to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing among graduates of government accelerator programmes both inside and outside the country. It is a strategic step to expand the accelerators community and provide an interactive environment that brings graduates together to share best practices, celebrate successes, and support national network includes various knowledge tracks to showcase success stories from past cohorts. 'Accelerators Ambassadors' will be appointed from among distinguished graduates of the programme who will contribute to mentoring new cohorts and actively participate in developing the government ecosystem both locally and globally. Awards Ceremony The Government Accelerators Centre organised an awards ceremony recognising outstanding projects that emerged courtesy of the Government Accelerators Diploma programme. The event recognised three pioneering projects that stood out amongst ideas and concepts that emerged across five cohorts of the diploma most impactful and sustainable projects were feted, including the 'Traffic Speed Limit Reduction System,' the 'Hayat' organ donation initiative, and the 'Robotic Process Automation' project. Selected from amongst 86 submissions, these projects stood out for their significant and lasting impact, based on criteria such as sustainability, innovation, measurability, relevance to government challenges, and societal 'Hayat' organ donation initiative, submitted by the Ministry of Health and Prevention as part of the third cohort, was recognised for its transformative role in raising public awareness and increasing participation in the national organ donation project aimed to boost organ donor registrations in Fujairah and achieved a 50% increase within 100 days through a comprehensive awareness campaign targeting universities, schools, government and religious institutions, along with strong engagement from community 'Traffic Speed Limit Reduction System Based on Weather Conditions Using Artificial Intelligence,' submitted by the General Command of Abu Dhabi Police during the first cohort, was also recognised. The project is a smart system that uses AI to analyse meteorological data and traffic-related big data. It automatically adjusts speed limits through electronic signboards and sends alerts to system contributed to a 100% reduction in severe accidents on some roads and improved traffic response time by 90%. The project received the 'Ongoing and Sustainable Project Award' based on criteria such as sustainability, scalability, innovation, the availability of measurable data, future development plans, and collaboration between 'Robotic Process Automation' project by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) also earned pride of place during the event. It leverages artificial intelligence and robotic processing to automate operations and support human efforts. The project enhances DEWA's ability to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that address government challenges, improve productivity, streamline operations, and reduce costs. Since 2020, the project has saved an estimated AED24 million – equivalent to around 161,000 working hours annually. Collaborative Effort Government Accelerators, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, represents a forward-looking operational model. The initiative brings together teams from the government, private, and academic sectors who work collaboratively to drive innovation, deliver exceptional services, exceed targets, save time, and overcome challenges. Since its launch in April 2019, the Government Accelerators Diploma has qualified 217 participants from more than 135 government, private, and semi-government entities. They worked on developing solutions and launching projects and initiatives addressing 121 challenges, ably supported by approximately 750 government staff members from the accelerator teams.
Gulf Today
02-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
UAE lifts 3-year ban on Emiratis travelling to Lebanon
The United Arab Emirates will lift a three-year ban on its citizens travelling to Lebanon, according to a joint statement on Thursday. The decision was announced a day after Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met his UAE counterpart Mohamed Bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi. "The two sides agreed to allow travel for citizens by implementing necessary procedures and mechanisms to ease movement between the two countries," the statement said. In 2021, the UAE imposed a travel ban on its citizens and withdrew diplomats from Beirut in solidarity with Saudi Arabia after a Lebanese minister criticised the Riyadh-led military intervention in Yemen. Lebanese citizens were not banned from travelling to the UAE, although some experienced difficulties obtaining visas. According to WAM, the full statement reads as follows: "To strengthen the close ties and firm fraternal relations between the United Arab Emirates and the sisterly Republic of Lebanon, and to consolidate bilateral relations, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received President Joseph Aoun of the Republic of Lebanon at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi. The two leaders held talks on bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation across various sectors. "President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed welcomed the Lebanese President and expressed his hope that the visit would deepen the fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries and advance their shared interests and aspirations for progress and prosperity. "His Highness Sheikh Mohamed expressed his keenness to work jointly with Lebanon to foster development, prosperity, security, and regional stability, and underscored the UAE's support for Lebanon's security, stability and sovereignty. "President Aoun expressed his thanks and appreciation to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed for his kind sentiments towards Lebanon and its people, affirming his keenness to continue strengthening bilateral relations and parsing the UAE's supportive stance toward Lebanon and its people at all levels. "The two sides discussed ways to foster bilateral relations in various fields, and to develop economic and investment sectors, through joint opportunities, knowledge exchange, and government development. The Government Experience Exchange Office of the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs will visit Beirut to share best practices in government performance and institutional excellence to benefit both countries' public and private sectors. "The two sides also agreed to allow travel for citizens by implementing necessary procedures and mechanisms to ease movement between the two countries," the statement said. "Both sides expressed their aspiration to raise the level of mutual diplomatic representation and agreed to establish a joint UAE-Lebanon Business Council. The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development will send a delegation to Lebanon to explore and assess available joint cooperation projects. "The two sides also discussed the latest regional developments and their impact on Arab-Arab relations and regional security and stability. "President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed was briefed by President Aoun on the latest developments in Lebanon and regional and international affairs. Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed Lebanon's strategic importance within the Arab world, affirming that Lebanon is a key pillar of joint Arab action." The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, which supports infrastructure projects in developing countries, will send a delegation to Lebanon to study potential joint projects, the statement said. In March, Saudi Arabia said it would review "obstacles" to resuming Lebanese imports and ending a ban on its nationals visiting Lebanon. That announcement came after Aoun met Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in Riyadh on his first trip abroad since taking office in January. Agencies
