Some of Sharjah’s most prominent buildings will once again be lit up thanks to the return of the Sharjah Light Festival. The annual spectacle, now in its 11th year, follows the theme Echoes of the …
Major Gulf markets close higher; Abu Dhabi has best day in 3 weeks
Feb 10 (Reuters) – Major Gulf bourses ended higher on Thursday as investors wait for the outcome of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks that could add crude supplies to global markets, while the index in Abu …
Sumitomo Electric wins $200m Abu Dhabi HVDC cable contract
Sumitomo Electric Industries said it has secured a limited notice to proceed (LNTP) contract from Samsung C&T Corporation to deliver a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cable for Abu Dhabi National …
Afghan Refugees in UAE Protest at Halt to U.S. Relocation Process
Afghan Refugees in UAE Protest at Halt to U.S. Relocation Process By Alexander Cornwell DUBAI (Reuters) – Hundreds of Afghans have launched a rare protest at a Gulf facility where they have been …
Prince William plants trees, builds bridges on UAE visit
He was expected to discuss his Earthshot Prize, which rewards innovative solutions to environmental problems, and his United for Wildlife scheme with UAE officials. Prince William tours an Abu Dhabi …
Israel’s El Al Airlines sees flight disruptions to Dubai from Sunday
JERUSALEM, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Flag carrier El Al Israel Airlines said on Thursday it would not be able to maintain a full flight schedule to Dubai starting on Sunday due to disagreements over security …
Expo 2020 Dubai: Dubai Culture and Bulgari announce winner of first Bulgari Contemporary Art Award
Latifa bint Mohammed attends award ceremony at Italy Pavilion in Expo 2020 Dubai The Italy Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, where the award ceremony was held. Picture for illustrative purposes only.
Fraudster jailed for swindling £141,000 out of Dubai businesswoman he met on Tinder
A Tinder con artist who swindled nearly £150,000 out of a Dubai millionairess has been jailed for four-and-a-half-years. Father-of-two Richard Dexter, 38, was found guilty of forging patent …
Queen’s Baton Relay tours Expo 2020 Dubai on UK National Day
The United Kingdom’s National Day celebrations at Expo 2020 Dubai kicked off on Thursday morning with the Coldstream Guards Band of the British Army leading the 16th Queen’s Baton Relay from the UK …
Dubai Aramex Q4 drops 21% as cost pressures weigh
Dubai-listed courier Aramex on Thursday posted a 21 percent drop in its fourth quarter 2021 net profit to 46 million dirhams ($12.5 million) compared with a net profit of 59 million dirhams in Q4-2020 …
Dubai property price rises slow but Palm Jumeirah villas pass 2014 peak
The price of villas on Palm Jumeirah rose to above their 2014 peak in January. The pace of monthly price growth in the Dubai property market slowed down in January but Palm Jumeirah villas still …
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UAE: Female students develop solar-powered AI robot to clean ocean
Five female students have created a robot that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to clean the sea from plastic and other floating and mineral wastes to protect the marine environment. The robot, …
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Enjoy coffee and conversation at The Festival Plaza Book Club in Jebel Ali
See you there! Register online. Sun Feb 14. Festival Plaza Mall Jebel Ali, Dubai, www.dubaifestivalplaza.com/home/wifi/book-club-event-registration …
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United Arab Emirates Apple Stores on a roll; 4th one teased
Apple opened its third United Arab Emirates Apple Store just a week ago … support from the new retail team”, the Cupertino-based technology company said on Thursday. Apple unveiled a special …
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Global chemicals giant Nouryon sets up regional innovation hub in Dubai
Global R&D-driven international titan, Nouryon has opened a new office and innovation centre at Dubai’s Science Park recently. The global giant supplies chemicals used in the manufacture of …
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Lindwall wins Troon Abu Dhabi Pro-Am
The Troon Abu Dhabi Pro-Am, the ultimate Abu Dhabi golf experience, concluded at Yas Links Abu Dhabi, with PGA of Sweden Member, Erik Lindwall taking the title after his final round 73 at Yas Links …
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Prince William visit: Abu Dhabi announces major mangrove conservation project
Live updates: follow the latest news on Prince William’s visit to the UAEAbu Dhabi set out ambitious plans to establish the emirate as a global hub for research and innovation in support of the …
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