About 52 per cent of UAE residents are considering switching to hybrid or electric vehicles (EVs) as the increase in fuel prices is impacting the way consumers are thinking about their means of …
UAE weather: hot weekend with highs of 40°C in Dubai
It will be hot this weekend, with temperatures in Dubai reaching 40°C and Abu Dhabi hitting highs of 39°C. On Saturday morning, temperatures in both emirates were in the mid 30s, but they are expected …
Why higher education should care about cybersecurity
A wave of cybercrime is hitting educational institutions and criminals are developing sophisticated digital attacks to steal intellectual property.
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Fewer bone marrow transplant patients will seek treatment abroad, experts say at Abu Dhabi medical congress
UAE has already seen two paediatric donor bone marrow transplants in 2022 Abu Dhabi: The number of Abu Dhabi residents who seek bone marrow transplants abroad will be halved over the next two years, …
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Investors should not hold their breath over Qatar Airways IPO
If any IPO happens, that would only be by end of this decade Dubai: Qatar Airways, one of the biggest long-haul carriers in the world, would go for an IPO – but investors eyeing a chance will need to …
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UAE’s non-oil foreign trade surged to $143.73bln by end of Q1-22: minister
The minister added that the UAE’s exports grew around 18% YoY to $24.79bln by end of Q1-22, noting that exports have doubled over the past five years.
UAE, World Economic Forum partner to launch accelerators, develop blockchain apps
The UAE government has signed a number of agreements focused on boosting business accelerators, and blockchain applications at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. In partnership with …
Video: How Mona Tajarbi became Ras Al Khaimah’s first Emirati woman vlogger and influencer in UAE
Mona Sulaiman is now known as Mona Tajarbi — a social media influencer and entrepreneur, apart from being a mother of two who still continues to work at th …
UAE weather: Expect fair skies, blowing dust
UAE residents can expect fair skies and blowing dust on Saturday.The National Center of Meteorology predicts the weather to be hazy at times as well, as light to moderate winds, freshening at times, …
First children in UAE to receive bone marrow transplants bring hope to others
The success story of two young children who were the first to receive paediatric bone morrow transplants in the UAE was shared at an event in Abu Dhabi. Burjeel Medical City’s bone marrow transplant …
AI pioneer Pupil acquires leading UAE surveying firm
Acquired company ASME specialises in all aspects of property measurement Pupil, the global spatial data technology company, has announced that it has completed a deal to acquire market leading …
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US-UAE Business Council president sees ‘tremendous potential’ for further growth
Healthcare, energy sustainability, space, advanced manufacturing and the digital economy have been identified as promising sectors US-UAE Business Council president sees ‘tremendous potential’ for …
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Hundreds offer prayers at Abu Dhabi’s Hindu temple to mark construction milestone
Hundreds of people have gathered at the site of Abu Dhabi’s first traditional Hindu temple to offer prayers for the construction. Priests chanted Sanskrit verses during an hour-long puja or prayer on …
Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu Mandir to open doors by Feb 2024
BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi, marked a significant milestone in the construction journey with the ‘MahaPeeth’ ceremony — laying the first stone of the first floor of the Mandir. Thus far, the …
Weird and wonderful Expo 2020 Dubai souvenirs up for grabs at last-chance sale
Dubai fans can bring a part of the world’s fair home with them — two months after the global event drew to a close. A sale of left-over merchandise from the six-month-long spectacle got under way in …
UAE weather: Hazy skies in Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi, rough seas in Arabian Gulf, maximum temperatures to hit 44°C
It will be rather hot and hazy during the day time. According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), it will be hazy at times during the day. Temperature highs in the coastal areas for the …
Dubai’s Damac Properties makes US entry by winning $120m bid in Miami
The property in the Miami neighbourhood of Surfside will offer residents direct beach frontage and access to South Beach and Bal Harbour …
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