In a significant stride towards introducing Aerial Taxi services, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in cooperation with Joby Aviation, a leading developer of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, announced the region’s first successful test flight of the Joby Aerial Taxi. The test flight was conducted at a designated desert test site in Dubai. Commenting on this milestone, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, said: “Dubai continues to lead the way in shaping the future of mobility, guided by the strategic vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. This achievement also reflects our commitment to placing the UAE at the forefront of transformative technologies that drive global progress. Further, the successful aerial taxi test flight demonstrates our determination to transform breakthrough technologies into practical solutions that enhance quality of life and set new international benchmarks for urban development.” His Highness added: “As we work to realise the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, within the framework of the UAE’s sustainable development vision, the integration of aerial mobility into our transport ecosystem is a step ...

- On the directives of Hamdan bin Mohammed, Dubai to host World Sports Summit from 29-30 December His Highness: Through this unique gathering in Dubai, we aim to harness new opportunities in the sector, while addressing current and future challenges - The event will bring together current and former sports stars, experts, and decision-makers from around the world. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, today directed for the ‘World Sports Summit’ to be organised in Dubai from 29-30 December. The event is anticipated to draw the largest global gathering related to the sports sector, with the participation of leading sports stars, experts and decision-makers from around the world. His Highness said: “This summit will bring together top officials, coaches, specialists and current and former sports stars from around the world in Dubai to shape the future of the sports sector globally. Through this unique gathering in Dubai, we aim to harness new opportunities in the sector, while addressing current and future challenges, so that sport continues to play a vital role in bringing people together, inspiring generations, ...

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today approved an array of key strategic policies and projects during a meeting of The Executive Council. The initiatives spanning areas such as higher education, career guidance, air quality, corporate dispute mediation, and governance in the construction sector aim to reinforce Dubai’s standing as a global centre for academia, business and sustainable development. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, attended the meeting, held at Emirates Towers. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan said: “Youth are the architects of the future, shaping it with their awareness, optimism, and openness to the world. Guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai continues to empower young people with knowledge and skills, providing them with world-class academic, practical, and research opportunities. Our goal is to make Dubai a destination for outstanding students from around the world and an incubator for innovation.” His Highness said: “Dubai is home to 37 international university branches and we plan to attract more as we position ourselves as one of the ...