More than 1,000 experts in the field of substance abuse and addiction will gather in Abu Dhabi for a major conference this week. The event marks the first time the International Society for Substance …
Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks to play 2 preseason games in Abu Dhabi
The Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks will play two exhibition matchups at Abu Dhabi in October, marking the NBA’s first games in the United Arab Emirates and the Arabian Gulf.
UAE Real-Time Payments Scheme expected to drive significant economic benefits — ACI Worldwide Report
This bodes well for the UAE – in 2021 real-time payments schemes Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, two other member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), helped unlock $166 million and $246 million of …
voco Dubai Palm Jumeirah to open in autumn 2022
Dubai Palm Jumeirah will be led by IHG stalwart Charles Godot. voco Dubai Palm Jumeirah to open in autumn 2022. hospitality news, hotel news, palm jumeirah hotels, voco Dubai palm Jumeirah, Voco hotel …
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Abu Dhabi’s Building Retrofit Programme to save up to 40% power consumption: Taqa executive
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi’s Building Retrofit Programme to improve electricity and water efficiency of the existing buildings across the emirate will help save up to 40 percent of power consumption in some …
Dubai takes business and leisure travel to a new level
If one were to compile a research-driven listicle on the number of people who have visited the city on a whim — maybe there was a good package deal being offered — and then decided to move here, at …
Dubai records 214% increase in number of tourists: Sheikh Hamdan
Dubai welcomed nearly 4 million overnight visitors from around the world in the first quarter of 2022, registering a whopping growth of 214 per cent as compared to the same period last year. Taking to …
Arrest warrant against Vijay Babu handed over to Dubai police
The Kerala Police is now trying to take him into custody with the help of their Dubai counterparts and the Interpol..Vijay Babu. Arrest warrant Vijay Babu. Dubai police. Sexual assault. Me too allegat …
Understanding the metaverse: How will it affect life, business in UAE?
Steve Bambury, a British national who moved to Dubai in 2008, has worked in the field of education and training for 20 years. In 2016, he became the first Head of Digital Learning and Innovation …
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Sharjah Ruler reviews emirate’s pioneering role in cultural field
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, met on Tuesday managing editors of cultural and literary magazines issued by the Department of …
Abu Dhabi’s building retrofit programme to help cut power consumption
Abu Dhabi’s building retrofit programme, aimed at improving electricity and water efficiency of the existing buildings across the emirate, will help save up to 40% of power consumption in some …
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala to develop electric car charging stations with France’s ENGIE
The Emirati sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Company signed a memorandum of understanding today with the French energy company ENGIE related to electric vehicles. Per the …
UAE working on $2.08bn new water desalination plants: Al Mazrouei
On the models followed by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure to enhance the resilience of the water and energy sector, Al Mazrouei said that the ministry, in cooperation wi …
Investments in new desalination projects in UAE valued at $2.08bn, minister says
The value of investment in new desalination plants in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Umm Al Quwain amounted to Dh7.6 billion ($2.08bn), Suhail Al Mazrouei, the UAE’s Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, has …
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Bucks, Hawks to play two pre-season games in Abu Dhabi
The Bucks, whose roster includes two-times NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Hawks, who currently feature twice All-Star Trae Young, will meet on Oct. 6 and Oct. 8 at Etihad Arena on …
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Hawks to play pair of preseason games this coming season in Abu-Dhabi
The Atlanta Hawks have been picked to be one of two NBA teams to play in the league’s first games in Abu Dhabi this coming season.
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Ewec seeks bids for 1500MW Abu Dhabi solar PV project
Emirates Water and Electricity Company (Ewec) has invited expressions of interest (EoIs) from developer/developer consortiums for a new solar photovoltaic (PV) independent power project to be located …
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