Whether it’s the challenge of racking up a few lengths after a long day at work that gets you going or the prospect of a lazy afternoon soak, Dubai is home to some fantastic indoor pools. So if an …
Delphine Cravotto flies in from Paris to become Burj Al Arab Jumeirah hotel manager
Dubai’s landmark hotel Burj Al Arab Jumeirah has announced it has a new hotel manager. Delphine Cravotto takes on the role, leaving the hotel scene in Paris for the first time in 19 years. Cravotto is …
Onions force Air India Express flight from Kochi to Sharjah to return soon after takeoff
Around 175 passengers were forced to return after they encountered a combination of a “pungent” and “burning smell”. The plane took off from Kochi to Sharjah but soon turned back after passengers …
Abu Dhabi: Bangladeshi expat who works in a salon, wins Jeep Wrangler with Big Ticket
A Bangladeshi expat from Al Ain couldn’t believe his luck after winning a brand-new Jeep Wrangler during the Big Ticket raffle draw held in Abu Dhabi. Apart from individuals becoming millionaires by participating in raffles for cash prizes, Big Ticket also hosts a ‘Dream Car’ draw, which has a separate ticket priced at Dh150.
Abu Dhabi: Burjeel Holdings’ net profit surges 47%, revenue hits Dh2.2 billion
Registering impressive growth in the first half of 2023, Abu Dhabi-headquartered Burjeel Holdings reported a 47 per cent year-on-year net profit at Dh225 million and revenue reaching Dh2.2 billion — a year-on-year increase of 13.
Dubai launches AI-powered pedestrian crossing systems
Powered by AI and machine learning, Dubai Silicon Oasis’ crosswalks have been equipped with cutting-edge pedestrian detection and warning systems. Dubai launches AI-powered pedestrian crossing systems …
DUBAL Holding, Oriental Copper join hands to create jobs with new copper production unit in UAE
The investment arm of Dubai Government has signed an MoU with Thailand’s Oriental Copper to manufacture copper products in the UAE DUBAL Holding, Oriental Copper join hands to create jobs with new …
Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC to acquire 30% in Azerbaijan’s Absheron gas field
UAE oil giant Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) said it would acquire a 30% stake in Azerbaijan’s Absheron gas and condensate field in the Caspian Sea.
Baseball United unveils Dubai Wolves and Abu Dhabi Falcons franchises
The Dubai and Abu Dhabi teams are the first-ever professional baseball franchises in the history of the GCC region Baseball United unveils Dubai Wolves and Abu Dhabi Falcons franchises Abu Dhabi …
How the UAE plans to compete with the U.S. and China on A.I.: ‘Our size is actually an enabler’
As an oil rich nation, some might think the UAE would resist that transition. But instead, it has embraced it as an existential necessity. I spoke with Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, who runs the Abu Dhabi …
Abu Dhabi’s IHC posts $2.8bn in half-year profit
IHC said its revenues surged by 30.8 per cent year-on-year to Dhs28.7bn as the company sustains its growth trajectory.
UFC 294 to underline Abu Dhabi’s position as ‘fight capital of the world’
The UFC’s return to Abu Dhabi in October will “reinforce the emirate’s status as the fight capital of the world”, according to the Department of Culture and Tourism.The world’s lead mixed martial arts …
UAE’s $60 Billion Firm Chases Global Deals Despite Vodafone Snag
Vodafone Group Plc’s biggest shareholder is pushing ahead with an ambitious global expansion strategy, undeterred by a slump in the British carrier’s share price that’s wiped out a chunk of its most high-profile investment.
After Being Cleared in a UAE Drugs Case, Chrisann Pereira Returns Home
Mumbai actress Chrisann Pereira finally returned home to Mumbai, India on Wednesday, Aug. 3., after it was announced in June that her name had been cleared in the drugs case in the UAE.Read More: Suha
UAE weather: Temperatures to rise to 49ºC, convective clouds may form
Light to moderate winds will blow, freshening at times, causing blowing dust during the day. There is a probability of the formation of some convective clouds Eastward and Northward by afternoon. Temperatures could be as high as 49ºC in the country. Mercury is set to rise to 44ºC in Abu Dhabi and in Dubai.
UAE: EIH Ethmar International acquires stake in Gewan Holding
EIH has cultivated a diversified, innovative, and sustainable investment portfolio comprising over 30 companies across various sectors, including real estate, energy, technology, investment, healthcare,
Dubai office space demand surges 23% in H1 with prime locations growing in popularity
Office space demand in Dubai surged by nearly a quarter in the first half of 2023, an “unprecedented spike” led by an increased preference for grade A locations, a new study has shown. Demand in the …