For its eighth iteration, the Xposure International Photography Festival claimed it would hold its largest event to date. While the proclamation is heard for many events in the region, often meaning a …
Explained | What was agreed at WTO negotiations in Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi: World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiators failed to break a deadlock on major reforms in the early hours of Saturday despite talks extending deep into overtime in Abu Dhabi, in what some …
‘Pets not allowed! Cover area of body..,’ Abu Dhabi’s BAPS Hindu temple opens for public with dress code
situated near Al Rahba along the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Highway. Meanwhile, the temple website gave detailed guidelines for visitors, including what type of clothing is preferred and what is …
Tennis-Rublev defaulted for screaming at line judge as Bublik reaches Dubai final
Andrey Rublev was defaulted from the Dubai Tennis Championships semi-finals for unsportsmanlike conduct on Friday after yelling at a line judge in the final set of a tense encounter against Alexander …
Rublev defaulted and defending champ Medvedev knocked out in Dubai semifinals
Andrey Rublev has been defaulted from his semifinal at the Dubai Championships for yelling in the face of a line judge, allowing Alexander Bublik to advance to the final.
ATP roundup: Alexander Bublik, Ugo Humbert reach Dubai final
No. 7 seed Alexander Bublik and No. 5 Ugo Humbert will meet in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships final after an eventful semifinal round Friday.Bublik was ahead 6-7 (4), 7-6 (5), 6-5 when No. 2 …
Grand Mercure Dubai City & ibis Styles Dubai Airport welcome new cluster director of operations
Grand Mercure Dubai City & ibis Styles Dubai Airport have appointed Nawaf Hasan as cluster director of operations, acting general manager. With a background spanning more than two decades in the …
Factbox-What was agreed at WTO negotiations in Abu Dhabi?
World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiators failed to break a deadlock on major reforms in the early hours of Saturday despite talks extending deep into overtime in Abu Dhabi, in what some delegates …
World Trade Organization ends meeting in UAE after failing to reach major agreements
Negotiators taking part in a World Trade Organization meeting in the United Arab Emirates have ended their summit after failing to reach agreements on several major initiatives.
Fintech wave: Internet access spurs Kenya digital innovation
[Elvis Ogina, Standard] In the heart of Kenya’s bustling financial sector, a quiet revolution has been unfolding, powered by the relentless rise of financial technology (fintech). With just about 15 …
UAE teens invent wheelchair controlled by smart glove, DIY microscope
Invention and innovation have always been the passion for 13-year-old Ali Humaid Alloghani. At the recent UAE Innovates exhibition, he displayed a wheelchair that can be remotely controlled. He …
WTO fails on major reforms, extends digital tariff ban in Abu Dhabi meeting
World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiators failed to break a deadlock on major reforms on Friday despite talks extending deep into overtime in Abu Dhabi, in what some delegates said was a triumph of …
Physics meets wellness in a remarkable new club in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi — with its skyscrapers, Formula 1 and a lot of air conditioning — is not the obvious choice for a wellness retreat. But I was lured to Kintsugi Space, a new, women-only members’ club, for …
additiv, an Enabler of Embedded Finance, Expands Operations in Dubai
a global enabler of Fintech and embedded finance, has announced that it is expanding its presence in Dubai, UAE by opening a new, fully operational office location in the heart of Dubai International …
Rublev defaulted in Dubai for shouting in line judge’s face during semi
Andrey Rublev has been defaulted from his semifinal at the Dubai Championships for yelling in the face of a line judge, allowing Alexander Bublik to advance to the final …
Dubai International Boat Show progressing nautical narrative
Like many manufacturers, Dubai-owned Gulf Craft Group is experimenting with the use of hydrogen propulsion, but Mohammed Alshaali, chairman of Gulf Craft, says it will take time. “This is a process …
WTO ekes out meager outcomes in overtime Abu Dhabi meeting
World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiators failed to break a deadlock on major reforms on Friday despite talks extending deep into overtime in Abu Dhabi, in what some delegates said was a triumph of …