ABU DHABI, 11th August, 2023 (WAM) — ASEAN Committee in Abu Dhabi (ACAD), a body of representatives of Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ member states in the UAE, has expressed its support for …
UK asked to obtain assurances from UAE over right to protest at COP28
Human-rights activists have reacted with scepticism to pledge by oil-rich Gulf state it will allow climate demonstrations …
UAE: Air Arabia record 2nd quarter net profit of AED459 mn, up 187per cent
Air Arabia (PJSC), the Middle East & North Africa’s prominent low-cost carrier operator, today reported record second quarter and first half of 2023 financial and operational results, as the airline …
King’s College Hospital Dubai takes orthopaedic surgery to new heights with cutting-edge robotic tech
The adoption of this advanced technology is a testament to our dedication at King’s College Hospital London, Dubai to providing cutting-edge, patient-focused care,” he added. Robotic-assisted knee …
Top 10 open banking platform providers in fintech 2023
These are some of the most influential companies creating technology solutions and APIs to help power the open banking revolution evident in fintech today …
Why AI is the perfect business partner for UAE SMEs
AI is an evolving technology so while it can be a perfect business partner, it is far from replacing human involvement.
Abu Dhabi: Road renamed ‘Youth Street’ to highlight role of youngsters
Abu Dhabi-based Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has renamed a road at its Al Taweelah site as ‘Youth Street’. The initiative by the company’s Youth Council to observe International Youth Day, which …
Abu Dhabi makes hotel stays cheaper in tourism drive
Abu Dhabi has set out plans to make hotel stays in the emirate cheaper in a bid to boost tourism. Abu Dhabi’s Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism announced on Friday that government fees …
UAE sends 13 tonnes of food supplies to Chad, shows support for Sudanese people
The United Arab Emirates sent an aid plane carrying 13 tonnes of food supplies to the Republic of Chad this morning to provide urgent humanitarian support for Sudanese refugees and the local community …
UAE: Air Arabia reports record second quarter net profit of Dh459 million, up 187%
More than 3.8 million passengers flew with the airline between April and June 2023 across the carrier’s seven hubs …
Dubai’s QE2 temporarily closed due to power cut during storm
The QE2 in Dubai has closed its doors until next week after the vessel-turned-hotel lost power in storms last week.Guests trying to book rooms at the hotel were greeted with the following message: “We …
Lulu group to raise $2.7 billion as its IPO plans gather steam
Abu Dhabi-based hypermarket chain Lulu Group plans to raise Dh10bn ($2.7 bn) to refinance existing debt, before a possible IPO next year,, reports said. The financial injection will also enable the …
COP28 boss ramps up finance push
Catch up fast: Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley is leading a major push for greater MDB finance, and on more favorable terms — an effort al-Jaber name-checked in his remarks. National Democratic …
A quick guide to things to do at Bluewaters Island in Dubai
Stay, dine and revel in luxury… Just a few hundred metres off the coastline of Jumeirah Beach Residence near Dubai Marina lies Bluewaters Island – home to Ain Dubai, the world’s largest and tallest …
5 things crypto must get right for mainstream adoption to happen
Mainstream crypto adoption will require an enormous effort, and it’s still likely to be several years away.
UAE: First-of-its-kind coding school to hold boot camp
Abu Dhabi is an innovative and disruptive coding school, launched in 2020 as an initiative of the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and KnowledgeHow to apply …
Top UAE café, Saddle to open location in Cannes, France
Sponsored: A true UAE success story… The UAE’s journey of transcendence into a culinary superpower has been a swift and poetic story to watch unfold. With the cream of the world’s cheffing talent …