From China to the UAE, the problem of flooding keeps rearing its ugly ahead again and again. Sponge cities are a ’nature-based solution’ that make use of terrain to retain water, slow down its flow, …
World’s Largest Coastal Regeneration Project May Soon Breathe Life into Dubai
Dubai is renowned for its ambitious architectural feats, including the world’s tallest skyscraper and a forthcoming residential tower that will reach new heights. Now, a local firm named Urb is …
UAEBBY, Menassah cooperate to distribute Etisalat Award books
The UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) and Menassah Distribution Company have signed an agreement of understanding that allows the company to access the list of winning books of the Etisalat …
Bahrain introduces new tourist tax on hotel accommodations
Tourist tax of three Bahraini dinars per day to generate significant revenue stream Dubai: The Ministry of Tourism in Bahrain has announced a new tourist tax on hotel accommodations throughout the …
UAE’s EGA completes acquisition of Leichtmetall in European expansion push
Emirates Global Aluminium, the UAE’s largest industrial company outside the oil and gas sector, has completed the acquisition of Germany’s Leichtmetall Aluminium as it looks to expand its presence in …
UAE construction sector remains strong in face of challenges from weather, skills shortages, material costs and Saudi competition
The UAE construction sector remains strong … Profit margins continue to rise according to net sentiment, recording a +13 per cent this quarter. Meanwhile, New Business Enquiries posted another …
5 things to know for May 3: Campus protests, Trump trial, Beef recall, Dubai rain, Space race
Another round of heavy rain returned to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, forcing widespread business closures and flight cancellations … The rainfall was not as heavy as the event two weeks ago …
UAE grocery retail market to top $40.5bln in 2024 post Spinneys IPO
Retail technology firm 24SEVEN said despite the focus on the larger end of the market brought about by the Spinneys IPO, with shares expected to start trading on Dubai Financial Market (DFM) on …
CAIA Association leads advocacy for women leadership in finance
Aligned with the UAE’s efforts to promote gender equality in finance, CAIA is actively working to bridge the gender gap, particularly in a region where less than a quarter of women are employed in …
Dubai Financial Market, SIX forge partnership to market accessibility
Dubai Financial Market on Thursday announced its consolidated financial results for the first half of the year ending 30 June 2021, registering a net profit Ahmed Mohamed Al Naqbi, CEO of Emirates …
Oakland County judge’s trainings in Dubai, South Africa, Panama covered by public money
More than $4,800, all of it covered by Nance’s employer, the 46th District Court.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Last year, Nance traveled to a conference in Dubai,
Sun-powered supply chains: How solar is lighting up logistics
We explore how DHL and other logistics giants are harnessing solar technology to drive efficiency and sustainability. Sun-powered supply chains: How solar is lighting up logistics. dhl, logistics, …
UAE contributed 44.1% to Japan’s total oil imports in March 2024
TOKYO, 30th April, 2024 (WAM) — In March, Japan’s oil imports from the UAE totaled 32.77 million barrels, constituting 44.1 percent of the overall imports, as per data from the Natural Resources and …
UAE: Free reading programme, literary workshop starts today in Abu Dhabi
People can make the most of this ongoing breezy weather and engage in a free-to-attend reading programme filled with a gamut of activities on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi.Coinciding with the Abu Dhabi …
UAE: Road deaths up by 3% due to ‘misbehaviour’
The number of fatalities on UAE roads rose by 3% last year compared to 2022, with road safety experts blaming the accidents primarily on the “misbehaviour of road users.” The recently uploaded ‘open data’ on road safety statistics for 2023 by the …
UAE’s non-oil business activity picks up in April, S&P Global says
Business activity in the UAE’s non-oil sector expanded further in April, a survey by S&P Global showed Friday, however demand for new orders slumped due to the impact of the country’s worst flooding in the 75 years that records have been kept.
‘Work from home, distance learning’ in Dubai due to heavy rainfall warning. Check details
Amid heavy rainfall warning, Dubai Airports and two airlines issued advisories for passengers on Wednesday. The airport asked travellers to gear up for delays due to congestion on the road on May 2 and May 3. Khaleej Times in its report said, “With …