We have exceeded the role of an early adopter to become an innovator and participant in shaping the future of this technology. Today, VARA joins the Metaverse to become Dubai’s – and the Metaverse’s – …
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Filipinos in UAE call for scrapping of Philippine travel pass
A lot of Filipinos hold valid travel documents to UAE, but are prohibited from exiting the country.” Almazar has earlier pushed for the scrapping of OEC. He underlined: “There is a need to …
Gold in the UAE: Time to buy? Prices slip as Fed rate decision looms
In the UAE, the cost of 24-karat gold was at Dh225.75 per gram on Wednesday Gold prices inched down on Wednesday as investors waited for cues from the US Federal Reserve on its interest rate hike …
UAE: Deliveroo promises fair deal after riders demand better work conditions
Delivery service provider Deliveroo, which faced difficulties after its riders protested over a new fee structure, has promised to offer them a fair deal. “Riders are at the heart of our business, and …
UAE: Hundreds of blue-collar workers receive special Eid treat
More than 700 workers got a special Eid surprise when non-profit organization Magical Smiles UAE turned up at their doors with a feast. The volunteers, including five children, accompanied by leading …
Dirty money from Russia and Europe flooding Dubai real estate, researchers say
What they have in common, along with hundreds of others revealed in a recently published data leak and investigative research project, is that they own property in Dubai, which has emerged as a major …
Dubai: Pankaj Udhas talks music and ghazals ahead of concert in the city
As a regular performer in the UAE, Udhas will once again serenade the audiences in Dubai as part of Eid celebrations on May 6 at Dubai World Trade Centre. The veteran singer will treat fans to a …
UAE-India Cepa deal will be a gamechanger in trade ties, businessmen say
Ali Rao, CEO of Elixir, an investment conglomerate in Dubai, called the agreement a milestone because of the huge impact it is set to have on trade and finance in the region. “Cepa is expected to …
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Sewa provides 2,973 connections for natural gas in 3 months in Sharjah
The Natural Gas Department of the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (Sewa) provided more than 2,973 connections for natural gas services during the first three months of this year, …
UAE: Ajman Police arrest two men on charges of practising ‘witchcraft’ to cheat victims
Dubai Police dogs help save lives, fight crime through 2,800 missions in 2021 Dubai Police warn against hiring absconding domestic workers UAE: More than 100 inmates reunited with families ahead …
Revealed: How these single expats enjoyed Eid Al Fitr 2022 in UAE
With pandemic restrictions all but gone, there was no dearth of options for celebrations Dubai: While couples in the UAE are spending the Eid Al Fitr break together, there are also plenty of …
UAE announces 199 new COVID-19 cases, 280 recoveries, no deaths in last 24 hours
As part of its intensified testing campaign, MoHAP announced 199 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 899,441. According to the Ministry, the infected …
UAE: Two arrested for practising black magic for Dh10,000
Two Arabs were arrested yesterday on charges of practising black magic and sorcery for money, in Ajman. Lt. Col. Ahmed Saeed Al-Nuaimi, Director of CID, Ajman said that they received a tip on the …
What the billion-dollar OSS market means for software delivery in the UAE
But what about the benefits of nearshoring managed OSS for Europe from the UAE? Mindful of the finite nature of fossil fuels, the Middle East is focusing its economic transformation towards non …
World’s Top Oil Trader Ships First Russian ESPO Crude To UAE
Vitol Group, the world’s biggest independent oil trader, is shipping the first-ever cargo of Russia’s ESPO crude blend to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Reuters reported on Wednesday …
Dubai’s Emirates unveils new Museum of the Future livery
New livery will appear on 10 of the Dubai airline’s flagship A380 aircraft The first Emirates A380 (A6-EVK) with the new livery, takes flight tomorrow to Los Angeles. Image Credit: Supplied …
Dubai’s commercial sector saves electricity and water worth Dh1.2 billion in a decade
Dubai’s commercial sector saved 1.3 terawatts of electricity and 2.5 billion gallons of water in 10 years. DEWA’s conservation programmes between 2012 and 2021 achieved cumulative savings among …