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All international visitors flying to Abu Dhabi on Etihad will automatically receive complimentary medical travel insurance for up to 15 days, with no application required Abu Dhabi, UAE – Today, Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, partners with the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) Abu Dhabi to provide complimentary medical travel insurance with The National Insurance Company – Daman, to all international visitors arriving in Abu Dhabi on Etihad-operated flights. The initiative illustrates the ambition of both Etihad and DCT Abu Dhabi to meet travel demand to Abu Dhabi, with an offering that goes be
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A new report from global digital payments firm Checkout.com has revealed a striking trend in the UAE, where consumers are embracing AI-driven shopping assistants at a pace far exceeding other global markets. The research highlights a significant gap between this surging consumer demand and the underlying infrastructure needed to support what it calls “agentic commerce.” […] The post UAE Leads Global AI Shopping Adoption, With 64% Trusting Bots Over Family, Finds Checkout.com first appeared on MENA Startup Digest.
The UAE’s stability through recent months of geopolitical disruption was not improvised but the result of a deliberate, long-term economic architecture. This was the central message from H.E. Badr Jafar, CEO of Crescent Enterprises and the UAE’s Special Envoy for Business and Philanthropy, during his opening address at The Briefing by Arabian Business in Dubai. […] The post UAE’s Economic Resilience Is By Design, Not Luck, Badr Jafar Tells Dubai Business Leaders first appeared on MENA Startup Digest.
A new global study from the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and IBM’s Institute for Business Value has revealed the UAE is significantly outpacing its global peers in the adoption of AI governance platforms. The report, titled ‘Orchestrating AI at scale for sovereignty and resilience’, indicates a mature and proactive approach to managing artificial intelligence from […] The post UAE Leads Global AI Governance Adoption, New Dubai Future Foundation & IBM Study Reveals first appeared on MENA Startup Digest.
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Abu Dhabi, 2 June 2026: Athar+, Abu Dhabi’s first purpose-driven hub dedicated to accelerating social impact, operated by the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, has launched the second edition of its HACK4IMPACT hackathon, bringing together changemakers to develop practical solutions that address key social priorities and contribute to positive social impact across Abu Dhabi. Launched in line with the objectives of the UAE’s Year of Family, this edition of the hackathon focuses on addressing family-related challenges through innovative and community-driven approaches. Taking place from 16-18 June 2026 at Athar+, th
Shipment transported in refrigerated containers from Al Sila; Port to Abu Dhabi Fish Market. Partnership reflects Etihad Rail Freight;s ongoing efforts to expand its services and diversify cargo deliveries from source to destination. Abu Dhabi, UAE- 2 June 2026: As part of a community-driven initiative, Etihad Rail Freight, a subsidiary of Etihad Rail which is responsible for delivering freight services, has partnered with the Abu Dhabi Fishermen Cooperative Society (ADFCS) to support local fishermen by transporting fresh fish via refrigerated containers from Al Sila; Port to Abu Dhabi Fish Market. This initiative reflects Etihad
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