Former world number one Andy Murray eased past Rafa Nadal 6-3 7-5 in the Spaniard’s comeback match at the World Tennis Championship exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi on Friday to set up a summit …
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New Year in Dubai: Apartments listed for $10,900 a night; hotels almost fully booked
Dubai hotels roll out attractive promotions for UAE residents. Image courtesy Dubai Media Office Twitter handle. Image used for illustrative purpose. UAE – With New Year just two weeks away, hotels in …
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UAE community pays rich tribute to late businessman Majid Al Futtaim
Members of Dubai’s royal family and the business community paid rich tributes over the demise of prominent Emirati businessman Majid Al Futtaim on Friday night. Majid Al Futtaim, owner and founder of …
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UAE Central Bank and IFSB step up efforts to promote sustainable Shariah finance schemes
The Central Bank of the UAE and the Islamic Financial Services Board highlighted the instrumental role of the Islamic financial industry in global economic recovery and stressed the need to develop a …
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Sulayem eyes changes to stop Abu Dhabi F1 controversy repeat
FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem has promised Formula 1 fans that its governing body will do what’s necessary to ensure no repeat of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix controversy.
Andy Murray beats Rafael Nadal to book Abu Dhabi final place
Sir Andy Murray has beaten old rival Rafael Nadal in straight sets to book his place in the final of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi. The world number 134 was …
UAE promotes peace and stability in Afghanistan: Pakistan FM
Pakistan is set to host a session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
UAE’s Ben Sulayem replaces Todt as FIA president
Mohammed Ben Sulayem of the United Arab Emirates has been elected successor to Jean Todt as the first non-European president of motorsport’s world governing body, the International Automobile …
Dubai Cruise Terminal opens with two ship visits
Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal has officially welcomed its first guests following the arrival of two passenger ships. AIDAbella and Costa Firenze docked at the first dedicated cruise port in Dubai as …
Carnival Opens New Dubai Cruise Terminal
Cruise ship operator Carnival Corporation has officially opened its new Dubai Harbor Cruise Terminal with Shamal Holding …
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UAE: DJ David Guetta to perform to world on New Year’s Eve from Louvre Abu Dhabi
World-renowned DJ and producer David Guetta is joining forces with Louvre Abu Dhabi to deliver a state-of-the-art production to unite, inspire and thrill people around the globe this New Year’s Eve.
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Two more Omicron cases reported in Kerala; a couple from Sharjah test positive for the variant
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state on Friday reported two more Omicron infections. An elderly couple who came from Sharjah and landed at Ernakulam on December 8, has been detected with the new variant of …
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UAE businessman Majid Al Futtaim passes away
Having founded the Majid Al Futtaim group in 1992, the businessman oversaw its growth into a massive retail conglomerate across the region …
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Thousands of Bohra community members gather to welcome Sultan Al Bohra at Expo 2020 Dubai
Al Bohra Saifudddin accompanied by Sheikh Nahyan tours the Expo 2020 on Friday Dubai: Sultan Al Bohra, the 53rd Al-Dai Al-Mutlaq Mufaddal Saifuddin, on Friday officially visited the Expo 2020 Dubai.
Ruler pays tribute to one of Dubai’s ‘most important’ businessmen
Dubai leaders on Friday paid tribute to Emirati billionaire Majid Al Futtaim, who founded his eponymous business empire which includes a massive Dubai mall with an indoor ski slope. Ruler pays tribute …
EFE celebrates around 130,000 graduates milestone in Dubai
Education For Employment (EFE), the leading youth employment organization in the region, has celebrated a key milestone of reaching 130,000 graduates at a grand ceremony in Dubai.
Businessman Majid Al Futtaim dies, announces Dubai’s ruler on Twitter
Emirati billionaire Majid Al Futtaim, who rose from working as a bank clerk to creating an eponymous business empire, including a massive Dubai mall with …