ABU DHABI, Nov 15 (Reuters) – Aldar Properties, the largest property developer in Abu Dhabi, on Thursday reported a 30 percent fall in third-quarter profit due to higher costs and the lack of governme…
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Dubai Tourism to inaugurate ‘HITEC Dubai 2018’
DUBAI, 15th November, 2018 (WAM) — HITEC Dubai 2018, the Middle East’s largest hospitality technology exhibition and conference, will be inaugurated by Dubai Tourism on 5th December 2018. The annual …
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Dubai kick starts UAE’s first tolerance summit embracing diversity
The UAE’s first World Tolerance Summit (WTS), started Thursday in Dubai under the theme “Prospering from Pluralism: Embracing Diversity through Innovation and Collaboration” and comes in …
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UAE, a land of tolerance: All you need to know
File: Artistes from various countries perform dances depicting their culture during the Etihad Tolerance Day event at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi Image Credit: Abdul Rahman/Gulf News Also in this pa…
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This record-breaking giant truffle is coming to Dubai
Here in Dubai, we all love a bit of truffle. Whether it’s on our fries or in our ravioli, we can’t get enough of this deliciously earthy ingredient. Now the world’s largest white Italian truffle is co…
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A weekend getaway at Abu Dhabi’s Bab Al Qasr hotel
Guests in rooms facing the front of the five-star property also enjoy spectacular views over the Abu Dhabi Presidential Palace and the nearby coastline. After being checked-in by the attentive …
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Abu Dhabi’s Aldar reports 30% fall in Q3 profit
Abu Dhabi developer Aldar Properties reported a 30 per cent dip in third quarter profit on Thursday as a slump in the emirate’s real estate marked continued. Aldar’s profit attributable to its …
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Dubai gears up for largest hospitality technology exhibition
Preparations are underway in the UAE for Hitec Dubai, the Middle East’s largest hospitality technology exhibition and conference, which will be inaugurated by Dubai Tourism on December 5. Co-produced …
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UAE supports ‘early convening’ of UN-led Yemen talks in Sweden
The United Arab Emirates, a leading member of a pro-government coalition fighting in Yemen, said Wednesday it supports a UN plan for peace talks to be held in Sweden by the year’s end.
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Dubai airport is on its way to receiving its 1 billionth passenger
Dubai International Airport is on track to receive … Transport Association warn that the China-US trade war is not good news for the air transport industry and has the potential to adversely …
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UAE crown prince hosts leaders of Yemen’s al-Islah party
The Yemeni officials expressed gratitude to the crown prince and the Saudi-led coalition currently battling the Houthis in Yemen, for their efforts to confront the rebel group, the UAE’s official news …
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The Dubai Royals just helped out a country in need
The Dubai Royals are known for their philanthropic deeds … sanitation supplies and material for temporary shelters. Download the Microsoft News app for your Android or iPhone device and get news & l…
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UAE resident finds one of world’s deadliest snakes at home
Download the Microsoft News app for your Android or iPhone device and get news & live updates on the go. Dr Chenjerai Sigauke, medical manager of the centre, said the saw-scaled viper is one of the de…
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Smart technology and research to tackle diabetes
DHA is working with several international firms at the Dubai Future Accelerator’s initiative to evaluate and incorporate new technology to treat and manage the disease. Dubai, United Arab Emirates: On …
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Dubai an attractive hub for innovation
“Right now what they are creating is technology.” Although in some ways, Dubai may still lag behind markets such as Silicon Valley or Singapore, Sweid said that the emirate is unique in that “we have …
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UAE Minister of Education visits RIT Dubai
H E Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, UAE’s Minister of Education, visited Rochester Institute of Technology – Dubai (RIT Dubai) earlier this week. He was given a tour of the facilities and introduced t…
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‘Data is the new oil’: UAE says energy executives should embrace A.I. to improve profits
Speaking at the ADIPEC oil summit in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, the UAE’s minister of state for AI technology said: “Data is the new oil.” “The opportunities are endless — some es…
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