His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, witnessed the launch of the ‘UAE Future 50’ initiative, featuring a list of future-focused Emirati companies. Jointly developed by the Government Development and the Future Office in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, the initiative is part of the Riyada entrepreneurship ecosystem, which aims to enhance the national startup and innovation landscape. The initiative features 50 promising startups launched by Emirati entrepreneurs across 15 future-focused economic sectors that boost the diversification and resilience of the national economy. These sectors span fintech, healthtech, edtech, HR tech, food and agri-tech, space, cybersecurity, sustainability, renewable energy, smart mobility, advanced and creative industries, legal tech, and the sharing economy. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan underscored the UAE leadership’s commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and fostering an economic environment that supports startups in future-focused sectors. He noted that Emirati innovators are playing a key role in driving economic diversification, advancing future-focused industries, and strengthening the nation’s global competitiveness—efforts that align with the ambitions of ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision. His Highness underscored ...

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, today attended the graduation ceremony of the 43rd cohort of cadet officers of the Zayed II Military College in Al Ain. The graduation ceremony was also attended by His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region. Staff Brigadier Abdullah Mohamed Saeed Al Dhaheri, Commander of Zayed II Military College, delivered the keynote address, expressing the college’s pride in the graduates—an elite group of officers equipped with knowledge, courage, honour, and loyalty. He voiced confidence in their ability to support the UAE Armed Forces’ mission, lead with skill, and meet future challenges with sound judgment and strategic planning. The Commander of the Zayed II Military College underscored the leadership’s commitment to developing national cadres to protect the nation’s achievements and ensure future security. He praised the cadets for their dedication during both academic and military training. The graduation ceremony was also attended by His Excellency Staff Lieutenant General Issa bin Ablan Saif Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces; His Excellency Lieutenant General Ibrahim Nasser Al Alawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence; along with senior officials of the Armed ...

His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, Sultan of Oman, today (Monday) received His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, at Al-Baraka Palace in Muscat. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan is currently on an official visit to Oman leading a high-level delegation. His Majesty Sultan Haitham welcomed His Highness Sheikh Hamdan and his accompanying delegation, expressing his deep appreciation for the strong fraternal bonds that unite the two nations and their peoples. During the meeting His Highness Sheikh Hamdan conveyed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE; and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, along with their best wishes for the Oman’s sustained growth and progress. The meeting underscored the growing momentum in bilateral relations, which are rooted in deep historical and fraternal ties. Discussions also focused on further strengthening cooperation across key sectors, particularly in the economic, commercial, tourism, cultural, and knowledge domains to support comprehensive development in both countries. Sheikh Hamdan said the visit had been very fulfilling on various counts and emphasised that it serves to ...