The announcement comes as Sharjah Sustainable City prepares to launch Phase 3, with Phase 1 now completely sold out, and Phase 2 swiftly approaching a full sell out of units. The strong sales …
Abu Dhabi to explore how standards can support international trade, climate action
Representatives from over 120 countries are in Abu Dhabi this week to discuss how standardization can be leveraged to lower international trade barriers and support climate action. From 19-23 …
UAE: Humid, foggy weather predicted in country over coming days
The UAE will experience humid weather with chances of fog formation during the coming days, according to the the National Center of Meteorology …
Dubai’s economy holding up well amid the global slowdown
Christopher Pike The number of international visitors to Dubai exceeded 8 million in the year-to-July, a sharp improvement on last year as global travel restrictions ease. Bloo …
Sports sector contributes $2.5bln to Dubai’s economy annually: Mansoor bin Mohammed
The new sports strategy focuses on sports clubs in Dubai, infrastructure for sports facilities, e-sports, sports tourism, and sports technology, among others …
Extremists exploiting online games to spread ‘fear and hate’, Dubai forum told
A UAE cybercrime chief has urged parents to monitor their children’s gaming activity as an expert warned of online platforms being used by extremists to spread “fear and hate”. Col Saeed Al Hajri, …
8 exciting things to do in Dubai this weekend
For a weekend refresh, The Ritz-Carlton DIFC ensures an invigorating experience through their 75 minutes signature treatment that puts the entire body and mind into a complete and deeper state of …
American Jew drives from Dubai to Israel – what route did he take?
A series of meetings with companies to promote Israeli cooperation led to a week-long Dubai-Israel-Dubai road trip with stops in Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Bahrain.
ISO Annual Meeting 2022: Abu Dhabi Convenes Global Experts to Explore How Standards Can Support International Trade, Climate Action
Representatives from over 120 countries are in Abu Dhabi this week to discuss how standardization can be leveraged to lower international trade barriers and support climate action. This press release …
‘We can’t just keep firefighting in the region’ says UAE’s UN ambassador Lana Nusseibeh
The timing of the Education Summit convened by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres coincided with the anniversary of a Taliban ban on girls entering high school and university education, further …
The 10 Best Hotels In Dubai
From a high-end beach resort to an artsy retreat down an historic alleyway, here are the best hotels in Dubai.
Pak flyer damages window shutter, kicks seats onboard Dubai flight | Watch
A Pakistani passenger was deported from UAE after he created ruckus onboard an aircraft from Peshawar to Dubai. The video of the ruckus went viral, during which he was seen kicking and punching …
As ‘Avatar’ re-releases in UAE cinemas this weekend, lead star reveals why technology didn’t overshadow acting
Actor Sam Worthington says he was sceptical about surrendering to director James Cameron’s vision of Avatar, which would rely heavily on the motion capture..
Cricket: USA’s Strikers Acquire Abu Dhabi Franchis
USA’s Skky Strikers announced on September 19 that they have acquired a franchise in the Abu Dhabi T10 league, which will be called the New York Strikers. The enigmatic Yuvraj Singh has been brought …
Abu Dhabi tourism industry bets big on Indian travelers
Abu Dhabi is betting big on Indian tourists to boost its tourism sector’s growth. Speaking to, Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau’s Director Mubarak Al Shamisi said they have been hosting …
UAE Minister of Economy Promotes Expanding Commercial Partnerships and Investment Opportunities to US Business Leaders
Minister of Economy H.E. Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri hailed the UAE as a hub for commercial expansion, trade, and economic growth during his address to over 2,000 global investors, entrepreneurs, …
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UAE: Withdraw 50% of salary in advance under bank’s new scheme
A new feature introduced by Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) will allow customers to avail up to 50% of net salary before the usual payday by using the bank’s..
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