And will it encourage tourism to Dubai post-pandemic? Zac Efron and Jessica Alba are the faces of a new Dubai tourism ad, created in the style of a blockbuster movie trailer. While the ad looks …
Aldar announces sell-out of Abu Dhabi waterfront land plots
Aldar Properties has announced the sell-out of land plots within the second phase of Al Gurm, the luxurious and secluded beachfront community on the South-West side of Abu Dhabi’s main island. This …
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Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc sells first blue ammonia cargo to Japan
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), in partnership with Fertiglobe, has sold its first cargo of blue ammonia to Itochu Corporation in Japan, for use in fertilizer production, the state oil …
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Two Abu Dhabi students top CBSE exams with 99.8%
Two Abu Dhabi students have topped the emirate with a score of 99.8 per cent in the Indian Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) Grade 10 exams, according to the available results till 5 pm.
Dubai Land Department launches global virtual real estate platform
HE Sultan Butti bin Mejren, director general of Dubai Land Department, said: “By removing many traditional limitations in the real estate transaction process, the smart real estate system allows …
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UPDATE 1-Cryptocurrency promise for UAE’s unbanked migrants – but not yet
Migrants face high fees, long wait times to send money * UAE is second-largest global sender of remittances * Regulations on crypto assets still needed, experts say (Adds MidChains quote pars 22-23) …
MV Asphalt Princess: Ship hijacked off UAE ordered to sail to Iran
A Panama-flagged ship has been hijacked by armed men in the Gulf of Oman and ordered to sail to Iran, Lloyds List Maritime Intelligence has confirmed. The tanker MV Asphalt Princess is heading into …
UK ‘Urgently Investigating’ Incident on Ship Between UAE, Iran Amid ‘Hijacking’ Report
A United Kingdom Foreign Office spokesperson told Newsweek that officials “are urgently investigating an incident on a vessel off the UAE coast” as the U.K. military’s maritime tracker warned of a …
UK ‘Urgently Investigating’ Incident on Ship Between UAE, Iran Amid ‘Hijack’ Report
A United Kingdom Foreign Office spokesperson told Newsweek that officials “are urgently investigating an incident on a vessel off the UAE coast” as the U.K. military’s maritime tracker warned of a …
British navy group: ‘Potential hijack’ of ship off UAE coast
The British navy warned Tuesday of a “potential hijack” of a ship off the coast of the United Arab Emirates in the Gulf of Oman, without elaborating. The incident comes amid heightened tensions …
UAE reveals plans to make drinking water from thin AIR: Solar-powered ‘hyper-dehumidifiers’ that can extract 6,700 litres a day will be installed next to Abu Dhabi’s main …
The water generators are being tested as part of a pilot this year, but if successful they will be rolled out in Masdar – a futuristic ‘sustainable city’ currently being built next to Abu Dhabi …
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Dubai CommerCity kicks off commercial operations
Dubai CommerCity, the first dedicated e-commerce free zone in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) and South Asia region, has begun commercial operations signalling an exciting new chapter for global …
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Abu Dhabi designs advanced research vessel to protect marine life, boost fish stocks
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) is developing the region’s most advanced marine research vessel, which will help protect marine biodiversity and …
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Deal to boost investments in Sharjah
To boost investment activity in Sharjah, the Alef Group, a leading real estate developer and a pioneer in developing world-class lifestyle experiences in Sharjah, and the Sharjah Investors Services Ce …
Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw: Indian national wins Dh15 million
Indian national Sanoop Sunil won Dh15 million in the Abu Dhabi Big Ticket raffle draw series number 230 held on Tuesday. Sunil won with ticket number 183947 bought on July 13. Richard from the Big …
HM King meets Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, stresses depth of Bahraini-UAE relations
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has affirmed the depth of the brotherly relations between Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, which are based on a long history of solid ties and common …
Warning of ‘potential hijack’ of ship off UAE
British officials have warned of a “potential hijack” of a ship off the coast of the United Arab Emirates.In a statement, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) advised shipping near …