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Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

Dubai Human Resources Council and Majid Al Futtaim Partner on Emirati Employment

The Emirati Human Resources Development Council in Dubai and retail conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim signed a cooperation agreement to enhance career pathways for UAE nationals. Concluded at Ru'ya, Careers UAE 2026, the initiative will provide targeted recruitment, career counselling, and specialised skills development. The partnership aims to align national workforce capabilities with private sector market demands.

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Source: Gulf News

Dubai and Abu Dhabi Rank Among Leading Global Cities in BCG Study

Abu Dhabi and Dubai placed among the world's leading cities for economic opportunity and quality of life in Boston Consulting Group's Cities of Choice 4.0 report. Dubai ranked fifth globally for economic opportunities—the only Middle Eastern city in the top five—and twelfth in social capital while leading globally in social connections. The 80-city study found both UAE hubs consistently outperforming global averages across resident experience indicators.

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Source: Arabian Business

UAE Business AI Adoption Reaches 72 Percent Amid AWS Five Billion Dollar Investment

Artificial intelligence adoption among UAE businesses has increased to 72 percent from 53 percent a year ago, according to a joint study by Strand Partners, AWS, and the UAE AI Office. The surge comes alongside AWS's planned investment of up to AED 20.1 billion ($5.47 billion) in the country through 2037. Additionally, 85 percent of adopting companies noted that the technology accelerated their digital transformation.

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Source: The Japan Times

Abu Dhabi Expands Multi-Billion Port Strategy to Bypass Strait of Hormuz

Abu Dhabi is advancing an infrastructure push dubbed 'Zero Hormuz' to reduce export reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. Led by Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, sovereign platform L'imad Holding is preparing to commit tens of billions of dollars to ports and logistics outside the chokepoint, particularly in Fujairah. The initiative follows moves to take AD Ports Group private at a valuation near $9 billion.

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