Dr Abdul Salam Al Madani, Executive Chairman of Dubai Derma and Chairman of INDEX Holding, said: “A prominent event attended by the industry’s leading companies, Dubai Derma r …
Video: Kashmir month launched at Pakistan Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
Kashmir month to focus on portraying culture, tourism and investment potentials Dubai: Visitors to Pakistan Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai can now learn about the rich culture, heritage in addition to …
Dubai raises landfill tax to help hit zero waste target
The Dubai government has ordered a major rise in the cost of depositing non-recyclable waste in a bid to meet the country’s net zero target. The cost of disposing of waste in landfill will now cost …
Sharjah enters the metaverse with new NFT art exhibition at House of Wisdom
Ruba Salameh’s artworks, Ants Work and Stripcle BRO, come alive as NFTs in Sharjah’s new exhibition at House of Wisdom, as small ant figures “crawling” on canvases. The effect is akin to an artwork …
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi stresses need for peaceful Ukraine solution in call with Putin
The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Commander of the Armed Forces said the UAE would use its contacts and relationships with various sides to help reach a political solution. A statement from …
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad carrier posts $476M loss amid pandemic
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad carrier announced on Tuesday a whopping $478 million loss for 2021, a figure that underscores the continued challenge airlines around the world face The airline said the figure …
US still committed to selling F-35 jets, armed drones to UAE: Official
A senior US official stressed Tuesday that the US was committed to selling F-35 fighter jets and armed drones to the UAE.“They know that we are committed, …
UAE has humanised the autonomous driving experience
There is no doubt to the fact that we are living through a technological renaissance and no country symbolizes this like the UAE with the recent announcements of the first pilot phase of TXAI, a new …
UAE takes over presidency of UN’s top chamber amid Ukraine crisis
The UAE on Tuesday took over the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council, assuming formal responsibility for the body’s schedule amid stark divisions over Russia’s military assault on Ukraine.
UAE: Mohammed bin Zayed witnesses launch of national programme to counter food wastage
Campaign aims to achieve nation’s target of reducing food wastage by 50 per cent by 2030 Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme …
Two Africans jailed for 3 years on human trafficking charges in Dubai
The victim stated that she tried to escape from the apartment more than once with the help of others but the gang members always kept an eye on her.
Dubai, India get serious about cracking down on financial crime
A new agreement between Dubai’s financial regulator and its Indian counterpart paves the way for a more efficient combat in both jurisdictions against financial crimes such as money laundering and …
No fee increase at Dubai private schools for 2022-23 academic year
Dubai has witnessed the opening of around 21 new schools over the past three years, taking the total number of schools to 215 private schools.
Dubai luxury homes’ spectacular spike may not be repeated in 2022: Knight Frank
Luxury home prices in Dubai rose the fastest in the world last year, beating gains in prime property markets in the US, according to Knight Frank’s new report released on Tuesday. The gains were …
Explained: Abu Dhabi, Dubai end quarantine for close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases
The removal of quarantine for close contacts, comes in light of the recently eased COVID-19 regulations across the country, announced by National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters M …
I walked 16km to Poland: Dubai mum recounts gruelling journey in war-torn Ukraine
A Ukrainian mother has been reunited with her children in Dubai after walking alone for 16 kilometres (km) amid freezing cold conditions in the dead of night to escape her war-torn homeland. “The four …
Dubai: No increase in school fees for next academic year
There will be no increase in school fees for private schools in Dubai for the next academic year. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in a statement said Dubai’s private schools will …