The lira was in freefall and warnings of a deepening crisis in Turkey were growing when ADQ, an Abu Dhabi state investment vehicle, did what few other foreign investors have been willing to do: it …
UAE weather: Fog in Abu Dhabi, clear to partly cloudy skies over Dubai, Sharjah, lowest temperature recorded at 6.4°C in Jebel Jais
Humidity will increase at night, the National Center of Meteorology Dubai: If you are a motorist in Abu Dhabi, the weather bureau warned UAE residents in the western region of the country about foggy …
Hold up in FIA’s Abu Dhabi inquiry could discourage Lewis Hamilton from returning to Formula 1
It is understood that a concrete decision surrounding Hamilton’s future in the sport will not be made until the findings of the FIA’s inquiry into the events at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix are heard.
Fake news: Harsher penalties in new UAE Cybercrime Law
With the new amendments to UAE’s Cybercrime Law, however, the punishment for such offences has became harsher. The new law presents tougher penalties for spreading rumours or false news on social …
Dubai Airports chief says visitors to the emirate surpassing pre-Covid levels
Dubai Airport is currently experiencing pre-Covid numbers in terms of visitation figures, CEO of Dubai Airports Paul Griffiths has said. Speaking to CNN’s Richard Quest, Griffiths said: “I think the …
New UAE weekend: Dubai Floating Bridge closure timings change from January 15
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced the new closure timings of the Floating Bridge. >> Weekends: Saturday at 10pm till Monday at 6am. The new timings are in line with the …
Fashion gala featuring qipao held during Expo 2020 Dubai
A qipao gala is held during Expo 2020 Dubai in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates on Jan. 10, 2022. A fashion gala featuring qipao, a traditional Chinese dress for women, was held on Monday in Expo 2020 …
Riding high on tourism, Dubai’s non-oil private businesses see strong expansion
Dubai’s non-oil private sector expanded strongly in December, driven by a rapid increase in new orders as firms benefited from a strong demand from tourism and the relaxing of COVID-19 measures, …
Iran border hitch forces Dutch eco-traveller to change UAE plans
A Dutch traveller hoping to travel to Dubai from Amsterdam by using public ground transport alone was forced to change his plans after hitting problems at the Iranian border. Wiebe Wakker, 35, made it …
Covid in UAE: 3 instances when remote learning must be offered to students of Dubai schools
Several schools in Dubai have resumed in-person learning after temporarily shifting classes online due to positive Covid cases among staff and students. Some schools have secured approval from the …
UAE Ignores China In Huge Oil And Gas Developments
The UAE’s decision to let ADNOC develop its Umm Shaif offshore oil field is of major geopolitical importance as China continues to fail to establish a foothold in the Emirates …
Mideast in Pictures: China Pavilion in Expo 2020 Dubai receives over 800,000 visitors!
China Pavilion of Expo 2020 Dubai in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen) DUBAI, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) — As of the National Day of the China Pavilion in Expo 2020 Dubai on Monday, it …
Chinese elements amaze visitors at Expo 2020 Dubai
The national flag of China was raised in morning breeze on Monday under the iconic dome of the Al Wasl Plaza, the central stage of the Expo 2020 Dubai site, marking the start of the National Day of …
ICT ministry attends World Expo 2020 in Dubai
Information and Communication Technology Minister Timothy Masiu with his ministry has arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirate, to attend the World Expo 2020 Travel and connectivity week program.
Floyd Mayweather in ‘last stage’ of talks to fight YouTuber Money Kicks, 20, on HELIPAD 210m above the ocean in Dubai
FLOYD MAYWEATHER is in the final stages of negotiations to box YouTuber Money Kicks, it’s been claimed. The former five-weight world champion revealed this month he’ll return to the …
Lewis Hamilton’s Return To F1 Hinging On Outcome Of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Inquiry
Lewis Hamilton will await the results of an inquiry into the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix before deciding on whether to retire or not.
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France says UAE to join French-Saudi fund to support Lebanon
France’s foreign minister said on Tuesday the United Arab Emirates would join a Saudi-French fund that aimed to provide support to the Lebanese people.