President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan.
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Biden admin moving ahead with UAE F-35, drone sales for now
A nonprofit is expected to file a legal challenge in an attempt to cancel the sale, started under the Trump administration.
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UAE sees 21% jump in online shops
The UAE recorded an increase in online consumer spending primarily driven by a 21 per cent jump in the number of online shops as the world witnessed an exponential boom in retail eCommerce with an …
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UAE cabinet okays plan to make the country a talent hub
The law aims to enhance the competitiveness of the UAE by ensuring the ease of doing business and creating favourable conditions for individuals facing financial difficulties. The policy adopts …
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They ‘shook us down’ & fed us gravy ‘like s**t’: Ukrainian model arrested in naked photo scandal bemoans conditions in Dubai jail
One of the women who took part in a now-infamous naked photoshoot on a Dubai skyscraper has complained that other inmates threatened to kill the 12 Ukrainian girls involved while they were locked up …
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Developer Bloom says new Abu Dhabi project sells out in six hours
Abu Dhabi-based real estate development company, Bloom Properties, on Wednesday announced that the first phase of its Aldhay project has sold out within six hours of release onto the market. The …
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Revealed: the huge British property empire of Sheikh Mohammed
Holdings of more than 40,000 hectares in London, Scotland and Newmarket make Dubai ruler one of UK’s biggest landowners …
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UAE sets new ambitious timeline for launch of moon rover
The “Rashid” rover, named after Dubai’s ruling family, will deploy to the moon using ispace’s lunar lander. The company will also provide the mission with wireless communication on the lunar surface.
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Dubai company plans collection of Strongman NFTs
Dubai-based, global sport event company … Jack Dorsey have sold NFTs for millions of dollars. Bridging the gap between technology and the Strongman sport, the NFTs will appeal to a brand-new, …
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Time Out Market Dubai is newest addition to a ‘vibrant’ city, says Group CEO
The latest addition of Dubai to the Time Out Market brand accelerates its position as a global brand, said Group CEO …
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Dubai Taxi Corp set to expand into logistics after Zemaas deal
In line with its confident and insightful steps, DTC has launched a new business line to serve all beneficiaries of delivery and logistic services in Dubai,” said Mansoor Rahma Al Falasi, CEO of DTC. …
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Silver Lake pays $800m for stake in Abu Dhabi tech group G42
Silver Lake has paid about $800m for a stake in G42, an artificial intelligence and cloud computing group with links to Abu Dhabi’s ruling family, in a move that strengthens the US private equity firm …
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Exclusive: NMC sues Dubai bank in $6 billion UAE debt row – sources
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates’ largest private healthcare provider NMC is suing a Dubai bank in Abu Dhabi courts, three sources said and a court document showed, in a dispute that could …
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The St. Regis Dubai, the Palm to open next month
Guests will be able to experience the splendour of Dubai from a five-star hotel, which connects to Nakheel Mall with 300 shops, restaurants and entertainment outlets and its own Palm Monorail station.
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Dubai developer bullish over emirate’s hospitality industry
The five-star, 275-key Edition Hotel, next to Dubai Mall, will have four F&B outlets, will be managed by global giant Marriott International and has been designed by world-renowned hotelier Ian …
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20 places to get amazing kunafa and Arabic sweets in the UAE
“Egyptian Kunafa with honey is my favourite,” said Nerveen Mohammed, a Dubai resident … for somewhere conveniently located in a mall, then Wafi Gourmet is your go-to. They literally have …
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UAE to send rover to the Moon in 2022
The UAE — made up of seven emirates including the capital Abu Dhabi and freewheeling Dubai — announced in September 2020 … and power during the cruise phase, and engage in wireless communication …
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