Former Formula 1 driver and Sky F1 Pundit Martin Brundle questioned Max Verstappen’s “villain” status after fans booed him in Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi- a …
The 13 Best Bars in Abu Dhabi
Dragon’s Tooth is one of the best-kept secrets in Abu Dhabi, with a classy, speakeasy vibe that takes its cues from the 1920s Shanghai jazz scene. Until recently, this low-key spot—hidden inside the …
Yemen’s Socotra Archipelago: The UAE’s Occupation and Destruction of a World Heritage Site
Mouna Hashem, PhD, is an international development consultant with extensive experience evaluating development programs and policies at UN agencies (
UAE President pardons 1,018 inmates ahead of 52nd Union Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the release of 1,018 inmates from correctional institutions in the UAE on the occasion of the country’s 52nd Union Day celebrations.
From Morocco to Dubai on cycle: Explorers to arrive in UAE after crossing 11 countries on solar-powered machine
Two cyclists will arrive in Dubai on Wednesday after completing their 15,000km trip across the world in a solar-powered quadricycle. Yousef El Haouass and Salim Rhandi were inspired by renowned …
Basatne International unveils UAE’s first AI-based robotics technology
Basatne International is leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to enhance environmental sustainability and significantly cut carbon emissions. The new facility in Dubai Silicon Oasis has the capacity …
Korea to showcase advanced climate technologies at COP28 Dubai
slated for Nov. 30 to Dec. 12 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, according to the Ministry of Environment. Korea will set up a national pavilion, themed “Green Industry for a Sustainable Future,” at the …
Sharjah’s House of Wisdom explores collaboration with ICESCO, visits Al Qarawiyyin University
ICESCO’s headquarters is in Rabat, Morocco, with a regional headquarters in Sharjah, UAE, recognising the emirate’s pivotal role in promoting Arabic and Islamic culture and facilitating cross-cultural …
Dubai Financial Market’s New York Roadshow Ignites Strong Institutional Engagement, Concluding 2023 International Series.
The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) has successfully concluded its final International Investor Roadshow of the year in New York. Marking its second appearance in the city in 2023, the event garnered sig …
UAE ‘plan to use Cop28 to leverage oil deals’ horrifies climate leaders
The UAE’s Cop28 team prepared talking points for meetings with 15 foreign governments, indicating intentions to explore oil and gas deals, according to reporting from the Centre for Climate Reporting …
My Own Home: Dubai resident’s waterfront penthouse surges by Dh2 million in two years
My Own Home takes you inside a reader-owned property to ask how much they paid, why they decided to buy and what they have done with it since moving in Ben Harvey, the chief executive of digital and …
Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council launches ‘AI71’: New AI Company Pioneering Decentralised Data Control for Companies & Countries
Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council launches ‘AI71’: New AI Company Pioneering Decentralised Data Control for Companies & Countries …
UAE-based hospital chain Aster DM to sell stake in its Gulf business for $1bln
UAE-headquartered hospital and pharmacy conglomerate Aster DM Healthcare is set to divest a majority stake in its Gulf business to a consortium that includes a sovereign-backed private equity firm for …
The California leaders going (and not going) to Dubai for COP28
A group of California lawmakers and members of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration on Tuesday made their way to Dubai for the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP 28. Despite his climate-focused trip to China in October and participation at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting earlier this month,
UAE extends help; to invest 20 -25 billion in cash-strapped Pakistan
UAE is likely to invest between $20-25 billion in Pakistan under several agreements. The memorandums of understanding (MoUs) cover various sectors including energy, port operations, wastewater …
Coinbase notifies users of CFTC subpoena involving Bybit
Coinbase, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has informed certain users about a subpoena it received from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The subpoena relates to another crypto …
Pope cancels trip to Dubai for UN climate conference on doctors’ orders after getting the flu
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis canceled his trip to Dubai for the U.N. climate conference on doctors’ orders Tuesday, even though he is recovering from the flu and lung inflammation, the Vatican …