The successful face-to-face gathering of more than 370 delegates ahead of Expo 2020’s opening in October shows the next World Expo is set to become one of Dubai’s greatest success stories – a global …
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50% of global Covid cost will fall on rich countries: UAE report
The World Government Summit Organisation (WGS) on Wednesday launched a new report highlighting 21 critical priorities for the world’s governments as they rebuild and recover from the disruption caused …
Ramadan Markets: 6 night markets to visit in Dubai and Sharjah
Dubai: Whether shopping under the stars or browsing stores in the city’s mega malls, Ramadan in the UAE is filled with exceptional retail moments for the whole family. Fans of great food, live music, …
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Sharjah’s ‘Tales from the East’ show power of Arab culture
Tales from the East,’ Sharjah Book Authority (SBA)’s week-long exhibition to spread awareness about the region’s glorious past, concluded at the SBA headquarters.
TAQA in talks to buy power plants in Abu Dhabi, plans green bonds in 2022, says CFO
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) is in talks to buy power plants in the United Arab Emirates and could issue debut green bonds in 2022 as it seeks …
TAQA in talks to buy power plants in Abu Dhabi, plans green bonds, says CFO
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) is in talks to buy power plants in the United Arab Emirates and could issue debut green bonds in 2022 as it seeks to expand renewables generation, the finance …
HRH Crown Prince Receives Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi at King Abdulaziz International Airport
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates arrived in Jeddah today. Upon his arrival at King Abdulaziz …
Vaccination for Dubai Expo 2020 visitors not mandatory but encouraged: UAE minister
With mass vaccinations in full swing and yielding positive results, the UAE is optimistic that Expo 2020 will be welcoming millions from around the world. There are no plans of cancellation – Dubai is …
UAE’s Mohammed bin Zayed meets Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman, stresses deep ties
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces discussed with Saudi Arabia’s Crown …
India-UAE flight suspension: Demand for private jets soars
A day after the UAE Government announced an indefinite extension of the suspension of flights from India, the demand for private jet bookings soared, according to agents and operators. Stranded …
Expat transforms rooftop into vegetable garden in UAE
This rooftop terrace was transformed into a vegetable gardenLocation: Abu Dhabi, UAEExpat Shaju Jamaluddin and his family are now able to growalmost everything a household needs at arms reachDate: …
Interpol: UAE Official’s Candidacy Raises Human Rights Alarms
Interior Ministry official for president of Interpol may jeopardize the global police organization’s commitment to its human rights obligations, Human Rights Watch and the Gulf Centre for Human Rights …
UAE-CREF awards $50m contract for clean-energy plant in Dominica
The UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund (UAE-CREF), the largest renewable energy investment of its type in the region, which is fully financed by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), has announced …
Aldar picks first start-ups to develop the UAE’s PropTech ambitions
Abu Dhabi developer picks German, Finnish and British firms to participate in Aldar Scale Up accelerator programme …
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Technology Innovation Institute’s Directed Energy Research Centre Partners with World-leading Universities
Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research pillar of Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), today announced that its Directed Energy Research Centre (DERC) has partnered with …
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Watch: Three stories of generosity and inspiration from Dubai
Dubai hosts Expo’s final International Participants Meeting 83 million people worldwide benefit from MBRGI’s Dh1.2 billion humanitarian and social projects in 2020 Supporting UAE Armed Forces and …
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Dubai holds final meeting ahead of launch of delayed Expo 2020
Arrival of 370 delegates from around the globe demonstrates that Dubai is open for business and ready to welcome the world, says top official …
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