Sharjah roads. The national Met department (NCM) issued a fog alert for today. According to Google Maps, tailbacks were reported on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and E11. Police advised motorists to …
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UAE weather: Dubai and Abu Dhabi set for clouds, maybe rain
The weather bureau forecasts light to moderate winds, blowing dust. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 40°C in Abu Dhabi and 39°C in Dubai. It will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and …
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UAE weather warning: NCM says fog to engulf parts of the country
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has warned there is a chance of fog formation and deteriorating horizontal visibility over some internal and coastal areas this morning. The weather bureau …
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Coronavirus: UAE reports 626 Covid-19 cases, 918 recoveries, 1 death
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Monday reported 626 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 918 recoveries. The new cases were detected through additional 76,888 tests. MoHAP also …
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Dubai index leads major Gulf markets higher
Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index rose 0.5%, with Dr Sulaiman Al-Habib Medical Services 4013.SE rising 3.1% and Saudi Telecom Company 7010.SE gaining 1.8%. The kingdom plans to resume tourist visas by …
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UAE aims to be capital of AI next decade
AI will contribute $320 billion to Middle East’s GDP by 2030 while $57.6 billion to be spend on AI globally by 2021.
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Nasa scientists, UAE engineers discuss life on Mars
It was a blue planet and may now be down to 13 per cent of the amount of water it used to have’ Mars used to be a blue planet and this is why space explorers have long been hoping to find signs of …
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Two women who filmed Dubai police officer on duty arrested
Brigadier Jamal al-Jallaf, Director of Criminal Investigation Department in Dubai Police, said the women breached “the Decree-Law No. 5 of 2012 on combating information technology crimes” and …
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UAE- Etihad Airways continuing to promote sustainability, protect environment
Etihad Airways is continuing its ambitious strategy based on the Abu Dhabi Vision 2030, which aims to promote sustainability and protect the environment, in light of Abu Dhabi’s prominent stature in …
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Dubai South e-commerce hub partially operational
EZDubai, a dedicated e-commerce zone located in the Logistics District of Dubai South is now 20 per cent operational in line with its first-phase development, taking Dubai closer to its target of …
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Watch: Sharjah authorities comb through Al Qadisya, issue vacation notices to more than 60 houses
Sharjah authorities have intensified their efforts to implement the decision of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, to clear the …
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Israel stopped West Bank annexation due to normalisation deal with UAE: Arab League chief
The UAE and Bahrain recently signed US-sponsored normalisation agreements with Israel in Washington DC, a step that has been opposed by the Palestinians. The so-called Abraham Accords between the …
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UAE fuel prices unchanged in October
The UAE has kept the fuel prices unchanged in October to mark the seventh month in a row, the UAE’s Fuel Price Follow-up Committee announced on Monday. The UAE fuel has maintained the same price …
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UAE’s first environmental nanosatellite set to be launched from Russia
The United Arab Emirates will launch today its first environmental nanosatellite which was developed by students of Khalifa University, KU, and the American University of Ras Al Khaima, AURAK. As part …
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Pandemic accelerates UAE’s digital drive: survey
The UAE is on a fast track in adopting digital banking and cashless payments with the pandemic accelerating the digital drive, according to Standard Chartered’s latest survey. The digital readiness of …
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Secrets of the UAE’s most highly successful students
As schools recommence in-person and online across the UAE, it’s important that the country’s students get the best possible start to this new academic term. We spoke to some of the UAE’s brightest …
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New e-commerce hub takes shape as Dubai eyes $3.2bn economic boost by 2023
A massive new e-commerce hub in the heart of Dubai South’s Logistics District is now 20 percent operational as the emirate eyes AED12 billion ($3.2 billion) online retail boost by 2023. Dubai South …
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