The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has launched its official website which had previously been password-protected …
UAE grants first national lottery license
The UAE has awarded its first national lottery license, marking a massive step in the country’s move to regulate commercial gaming activities.
UAE: Applying for a student loan? Minimum salary, eligibility for expats explained
In the UAE, apart from banks, certain universities offer student loans too that give students a chance to study further in the country without having to worry too much about finances. This option is …
Dubai expat’s loan triples to over Dh530,400 after bank’s restructuring offer
A Dubai resident didn’t expect that the Dh180,000 loan she took out during the pandemic would triple to Dh530,400 after she accepted the bank’s offer to re..
UAE Publishes Rules For Legal Gambling and Casino Licenses – Here’s What They Say
The UAE has made public its casino and gambling regulations, a major step towards the Arab state being the first in the Gulf to allow gaming.
Dubai welcomes record 9.31 million visitors in first half of 2024
Dubai’s tourism sector has demonstrated remarkable growth in the first half of 2024, welcoming 9.31 million international overnight visitors, the Dubai Media Office (DMO) reported.
Dubai’s Air Chateau and Crisalion tie up for e-air taxis in UAE
In support of the UAE’s strategic mobility plans, Crisalion and Air Chateau will work closely together on a growth plan for electric air taxi services in major cities, including Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Eager to embrace advanced air mobility, the demographics of the region represent fertile ground for the proliferation of eVTOLs.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in Abu Dhabi welcomes over 4.37 million worshippers, visitors in H1 2024
ABU DHABI, 28th July, 2024 (WAM) — The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in Abu Dhabi received 4,379,258 worshippers and visitors in the first half of this year, a 31 percent increase compared to the …
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in Abu Dhabi welcomes over 4.37 million worshippers, visitors in H1 2024
ABU DHABI, 28th July, 2024 (WAM) — The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in Abu Dhabi received 4,379,258 worshippers and visitors in the first half of this year, a 31 percent increase compared to the …
UAE: Police announce security exercise in Abu Dhabi; no photography allowed
Abu Dhabi Police has announced a security exercise on Sunday. Taking to X, the authority alerted residents of the exercise that will take place on the evening of July 28 in Mina Zayed. Residents have …
US, Israel and UAE working to create new body to govern post-war Gaza
Sources tell MEE that the national committee of Palestinian leaders would be largely composed of members loyal to exiled Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan …
The sixth edition of UAE AI Camp Kicks Off
The sixth edition of the UAE Artificial Intelligence Camp, organized by the National Programme for Artificial Intelligence in collaboration with the National Programme for Coders, will debut on July …
Hamdan says Dubai is setting the standard for cities worldwide as city welcomes record 9.31m visitors in H1 2024
Dubai welcomed 9.31 million international overnight visitors from January to June 2024, a 9 per cent increase over the 8.55 million tourist arrivals in the first half of 2023.
UAE’s pioneering experiences in advanced technology highlighted
The UAE participated in the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting, which concluded in Fortaleza, Brazil, on 26 July, …
Dubai bank announces instalment deferment facility for customers hit by system glitch
This measure has been taken keeping customers’ financial well-being in mind and ensures that the customers are not faced with a situation where they have to pay for the uncollected June installment …
New bridge on Sheikh Zayed Road to improve access to Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has announced a plan to improve motorists’ access to Mall of the Emirates, as well as the surrounding streets and intersections. The project, which will cost …
Dubai International Chamber successfully attracts 24 multinational companies to the emirate during H1 2024
Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has continued to make significant strides in attr …