Ras Al Khaimah (UAE) government has announced its plans to establishes the world’s first free zone for digital and virtual asset companies, called RAK Digital Assets Oasis.
TotalEnergies Acquires CEPSA’s Upstream Assets in Abu Dhabi
TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) has signed an agreement with CEPSA to acquire CEPSA’s upstream assets in the United Arab Emirates with an effective date of January 1st, 2023. The assets …
UAE rain: Police issue alert as unstable weather hits parts of country
Rain hit parts of Abu Dhabi on Wednesday afternoon, prompting the police to issue an alert. Overcast skies and drizzles were also observed in …
UAE visas: Expats need monthly income of Dhs 10,000 to sponsor 5 relatives
The new visa rules require expats who want to bring their relatives or their wives’ relatives to the UAE to have an adequate monthly income.
Camel parade at Expo City Dubai, sweets and treats across UAE to celebrate Hag Al Leila
Fancy seeing a parade of thoroughbred camels? Head to Expo City every day from March 3 to 5. The parade, which will be held every day at 6:45 pm will kickoff the ‘Hai Ramadan’ celebrations taking …
Du, Huawei sign 5.5G network deal
Du and Huawei have entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a 5.5G strategic cooperation. The MoU was signed at Gitex Global on Sunday. As part of the agreement, both companies will deliver 5G …
etisalat by e& launches enhanced 5G standalone network in Mena
This marks a significant improvement over the previous generation of 5G Non Stand Alone (NSA) currently available in the market. etisalat by e& first launched the previous generation of 5G NSA …
UAE to launch national hydrogen strategy in April, official says
The UAE, the Arab world’s second-largest economy, will launch its National Hydrogen Strategy next month, a Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure official has said. “There was phase one, which happened …
Dubai Chamber launches six digital business groups
These business groups align with D33’s goals, which aim to create new economic value from digital transformation …
Six of the best cruises departing from Dubai and Abu Dhabi
The UAE cruise season is under way and Abu Dhabi is celebrating record numbers of international passengers. More than 130,000 visitors sailed into Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal ports in January, according …
ITC showcases latest smart projects at UAE Innovation Month
The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport has showcased at UAE Innovation Month a project consisting of smart gates for weighing trucks and detecting …
UAE’s Masdar to Invest $1.2 Billion in British Battery Storage Tech
United Kingdom to accelerate the battery storage solutions,” Jameel Al Ramahi told the International Energy Week conference. Masdar bought UK-based battery company Arlington Energy last year. Masdar …
UAE government participates in digital economy working group within G20
The meeting discussed the importance of sharing experiences of the G20 countries in enhancing digital transformation …
Abu Dhabi March 2023 events: comic book superheroes, UAE recruitment, nuclear conference and more
Events include a comic book expo, major recruitment fair and an international nuclear conference This comes as part of ADNEC’s efforts to consolidate Abu Dhabi’s position as a capital for business …
UAE flights: Sharjah airport to roll out facial recognition for travellers this year
New technologies are being introduced across the country to create a smoother, more seamless journey for passengers …
Why camel cloning is big business in Dubai
Nisar Ahmad Wani carried out the world’s first successful camel cloning. Now, his team at the Reproductive Biotechnology Centre, in Dubai, clones camels for beauty pageants and racing.
Emirates NBD, Emirates Islamic ring Nasdaq Dubai’s market-opening bell
These first of their kind dirham-denominated issuances by a financial institution reflect continued momentum in developing the local currency fixed income market spearheaded by the UAE’s Ministry of …