Former prime minister Stephen Harper heads the advisory board of a Toronto-based company now looking to facilitate the sale of cutting-edge surveillance technology to the United Arab Emirates — a …
UAE: Apply for 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa here’s how much it will cost
Immigration authorities in the UAE have opened application processes for the five-year multiple-entry tourist visas to enter the country. The Federa …
Dubai resets after Covid-ravaged year with $7 billion Expo
Having spent years preparing for the event, the city hopes that an exhibition featuring autonomous vehicles, a pavilion shaped like falcons and one with an original Pharaoh coffin will attract enough …
Dubai: 4 get jail term for kidnapping, assaulting man over ‘stolen gold biscuits’
Four Asians were sentenced by the Dubai Criminal Court to a year in prison, followed by deportation, for kidnapping and assaulting a compatriot. The four accused claimed that they assaulted and …
Dubai hosts MinePlex conference for the blockchain industry
Carlton, at Dubai International Financial Center MinePlex held a conference, recently in Ritz-Carlton, at Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, which included networking with the leaders of the …
Expo 2020 Dubai: Made entirely of wood, here’s what to expect at the Sweden Pavilion
Sweden’s presence at the Expo is considered its largest promotion initiative ever The Sweden Pavlion, made entirely of wood and trees brought in from the forests of the European country, is all set to …
Watch: Dubai celebrity RJ Kris Fade reacts to his Madame Tussauds wax figure
The hype over Madame Tussauds Dubai — slated to open next month — has just gone up a notch as the star attraction revealed its latest wax figure: none other than popular radio presenter Kris Fade. In …
9 of the best International Coffee Day deals in Dubai
For all who enjoy a cup of freshly brewed joe, October 1, 2021, marks International Coffee Day and there’s plenty …
Dubai: 54 houses with $10m+ price tag sold in third quarter
The UAE residential market staged a strong recovery as record 54 properties worth $10 million plus were sold in Dubai during the third quarter of th …
United Arab Emirates becomes EBRD shareholder
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become a full member of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and its 72nd shareholder, setting the stage for new investment opportunities …
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Expo 2020 Dubai: Catch the Opening Ceremony live in malls and airports across UAE
Three fireworks displays in Dubai will mark the first full day of the world fair Expo 2020 Dubai’s star-studded Opening Ceremony will be streamed live to more than 430 locations across the UAE, giving …
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Al Zahia breaks ground on final phase of Sharjah residential project
Al Zahia, a premier lifestyle hub being jointly developed by Majid Al Futtaim Properties and Sharjah Asset Management, has broken ground on the final phase of its Al Yasmeen neighbourhood development, …
IPL 2021: Dinesh Karthik says it is harder to hit spinners than fast bowlers in Sharjah post KKR’s win
It was a low-scoring encounter as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals to keep play-offs hopes alive. Dinesh Karthik said that it was harder to hit the spinners than the fast bowlers on the …
Guggenheim Abu Dhabi set to be completed by 2025
The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is on track for completion by 2025, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced. Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is the latest installment in …
Abu Dhabi Art announces guest curators and commissioned artists for 2021 event
Abu Dhabi Art is all set to make its grand return in an in-person format, after having a virtual fair in 2020. The 13th edition will take place from November 17 to 21 at Manarat Al Saadiyat, with …
Video: Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed visits Guggenheim Abu Dhabi museum site, meets architect Frank Gehry
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, has met with globally renowned architect Frank Gehry and visited …
Dubai: 54 houses with $10m+ price tag sold in Q3
Dubai villa prices are up 16.5 per cent, while Abu Dhabi residential values are up 2 per cent in the July-September quarter.