From Drone Light Show to mega raffles and fireworks — get set for 47 days of excitement Dubai: The 27th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) starts tomorrow with a spectacular opening celebration …
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Dr. Abdul Rahman Makhlouf: Egyptian who designed Abu Dhabi dies at 98
Egyptian Dr. Abdul Rahman Makhlouf, the legendary master planner behind Abu Dhabi, who worked with the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, died on Tuesday. He was 98. Eng. Dr. Makhlouf understood …
‘Amazing day’: Kiwi driver Liam Lawson shines in Formula One trial in Abu Dhabi
Lawson, the Hastings-born 19-year-old, finished second on the time sheet after 125 laps of the Yas Marina Circuit and won praise for his poise.
UAE – Abu Dhabi launches court for non-Muslims to settle family disputes
A new court that specialises in settling personal cases of non-Muslim expats was inaugurated by Youssef Saeed Al Abri, Under-Secretary of Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD). The move is part of the …
Dominic Thiem pulls out of Abu Dhabi event
Austrias Dominic Thiem on Tuesday pulled out of the upcoming Mubadala World Tennis Championship exhibition event in Abu Dhabi, saying that he is yet not fully recovered from his injury.
UAE – Drug addicts can anonymously register for rehab in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Police have said that drug addicts can anonymously apply to enter rehab as part of an initiative called ‘Forsat Amal’, which means ‘A Chance for Hope’ in Arabic. Individuals of all …
Inpex discovers hydrocarbons onshore Abu Dhabi
Inpex Corp. discovered multiple conventional oil, condensate, and gas columns in an exploration well at Onshore Block 4 in a coastal area in the central part of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
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Singapore overtakes Dubai in rupee trading
Dubai has lost out to Singapore as the top offshore market for trading in the rupee. The Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) had a 76 per cent share in rupee-dollar futures as 58,651 contracts were traded …
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How Abu Dhabi’s finale helped F1 transcend its normal news cycle
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix’s final few laps elevated the 2021 Formula 1 finale from a run-of-the-mill formality for Lewis Hamilton to a last-second title triumph for Max Verstappen. But although the FIA …
UAE suspends talks with US over purchase of F-35 fighter jets
Abu Dhabi withdraws from $23bn deal after raising concerns about potential restrictions from Washington on use of war planes …
UAE suspends talks on $23B weapons deal with US
The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday suspended talks on a $23 billion deal to purchase American-made F-35 planes, armed drones and other equipment, in a rare dispute between Washington and a key U.S.
UAE will suspend talks with US on F-35 jets, says official
The United Arab Emirates has informed the United States that it will suspend discussions to acquire U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets, a UAE official said on Tuesday, part of a $23 billion deal that also …
UAE threatens to pull out of $23 billion F-35, drone deal with U.S.- WSJ
F-35 contractor Lockheed Martin Corp, the U.S. State Department and the UAE foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The UAE signed an agreement with the United States to …
50 for 50: UAE tech start-up Procurified signs 50th client as UAE turns 50 years
As the United Arab Emirates celebrated 50 years this December 2, 2021, one of the businesses that calls this country home also celebrated a ‘50’ milestone.With digital technology at the heart of the …
Incredible Floating Hotel Is Opening In Dubai With A Helipad And Buoyant Villas
The Kempinski Floating Palace is sure to make for some glamorous Dubai holidays considering it will feature a main building with 156 rooms and suites, restaurants, bars, a spa, pools and more. It’s …
Dubai ‘ghost kitchen’ Kitopi is adjusting to life in a pandemic
A growing number of home-delivery meals are prepared in “ghost kitchens.” Dubai-based startup Kitopi produces more than 200,000 meals a week.
Nigeria Vs Dubai: UAE shifts ground, gives Air Peace seven slots
The face-off over flight slots between Nigeria and United Arab Emirates, UAE, seems to be coming to an end as the UAE authority Tuesday gave Nigeria flag carrier, Air Peace, seven flight slots to …