The Real Housewives of Dubai made its grand debut on June 1, 2022. The show gave viewers a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the unconventional Middle Eastern lifestyles of Housewives residing in “the City …
UAE bank investments hit 13-month high of $139bn
UAE bank investments exceeded AED511bn ($139bn) at the end of November 2022, according to the latest statistics of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). UAE bank investments exceeded AED511bn ($139bn) …
Qatar leads Gulf markets higher, Abu Dhabi shares fall
Qatar’s stock market on Wednesday extended its winning streak to a fifth straight session to outperform the Gulf region on strong earnings, while Abu Dhabi stocks ended lower.
UAE: Emirati astronaut to conduct at least 20 science experiments on International Space Station during upcoming mission
The endeavour will put the nation on the list of only 11 countries that have sent their astronauts on long-term space missions …
UAE developer Yas Holdings launches luxury real estate division
UAE developer Yas Holdings launches Taraf to focus on exclusive luxury properties Abu Dhabi’s Yas Holding has launched a luxury real estate division to meet growing demand for high-quality property in …
The UAE is a role model for gender balance, says top official
A total of 56 local and international companies have joined a nationwide initiative to raise percentage of women occupying senior leadership positions to 30% …
UAE’s fossil-fuelled high-tech mirage of a green future
The United Arab Emirates presented a high-tech vision to lead the world into a green future at this year’s climate summit, COP28. But it wants to do so while massively expanding oil production.
What Atlantis The Royal Dubai tells us about why big-budget hotels matter
Hotels can define a city and capture its spirit. Raffles in Singapore, the Paris Ritz, Claridge’s in London, the Fairmont in Doha or the stately Peninsula over …
Summit discusses challenges and opportunities of the IPO sector
Dubai’s first edition of the Mena IPO Summit was hosted by Dubai Financial Market between Jan.23rd and 25th, 2023, in partnership with Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The three-day event brought …
‘India, UAE to connect power grids’
ONGC Videsh as part of a consortium with IOCL and BPRL already has a 10% stake in Lower Zakum and this deal was signed in 2018.
PM, UAE president resolve to further enhance bilateral relations
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan wherein the two leaders expressed their resolve to further enhan …
Lukashenko arrives in UAE
BelTA previously quoted the Belarus president’s press service as saying that Aleksandr Lukashenko is expected to visit the United Arab Emirates and Zimbabwe within the next few days upon the …
Beyoncé’s Dubai performance isn’t just an affront to LGBTQ+ fans, but workers’ rights in the UAE
Arguments focusing on the low application of the UAE’s anti-gay laws overlook the privilege it takes to evade them – and the reality of the labour that builds Dubai’s luxury playground …
Beauty brands may need to rethink over-the-top influencer trips after Dubai trip backlash: ‘Gives me so much ick’
For the past week, all anyone in the beauty community has been able to talk about is the now-infamous Tarte Cosmetics-funded Dubai trip. On Jan. 18, 29 influencers and their plus-ones traveled on a …
1st round of Dubai Desert Classic to be closed to public
Spectators will not be allowed to attend the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic on Thursday because of what organizers have described as “severe weather conditions” forecast at Emirates Golf Club …
Kendall Jenner fans divided over clip of model appearing to complain about Dubai
A recent video of Kendall Jenner has fans divided after the supermodel appeared to describe her recent trips to the United Arab Emirates at the grand opening of the Atlantis, The Royal Dubai hotel.
Rory McIlroy’s frosty response to Patrick Reed in Dubai has a backstory that includes a Christmas Eve subpoena; Reed fires back
Rory McIlroy has participated in many press conferences during his professional life. And in those public chats he has commented on and explained many things. But this time, on the eve of the Hero …