His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said, “Today, I chaired the first UAE Cabinet meeting of the new governmental season at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. We began by reviewing the …
Can Oman’s $2.6 Billion ‘Smart City’ Break the Dubai Archetype?
Oman is investing billions to modernize the city of Muscat as it sheds its reliance on oil. WSJ explores whether it can offer a more practical model for a Middle Eastern city, versus the glitzier …
Dubai cracks down on overcrowded properties: Legal limits for villas, apartments explained
The Dubai law allows one person in 5.0 square metres of space in villas and apartments in the emirate. More than one occupancy within the 5.0 sqm of space ..
Yemen’s Houthi rebels target oil tanker in the Red Sea. US says rebels also hit Saudi-flagged tanker
An attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted a Panama-flagged oil tanker in the Red Sea on Monday, authorities said, as a nearby Saudi-flagged tanker ship also allegedly came under fire from the group.
UAE flights: Unaccompanied minor services by airlines; fees, rules explained
Due to parents’ busy schedules and distant family connections, children travelling alone are on the rise. Emirates and Etihad Airways in UAE have rolled ou..
Competition heats up for $6 billion-plus landmark Adnoc offshore expansion scheme
Technical bids were recently submitted by multiple contracting players for at least three EPCI packages meant for the first phase of the Lower Zakum LTDP-1 project …
UAE corporate tax: Why it is crucial for businesses to collaborate
As human beings, we are inherently social creatures. We naturally gravitate towards one another when we share common ideals and needs. This is evident in the formation of national trade bodies, not …
UAE: Need a holiday to recover from vacation? How residents can prolong relaxation period
Many people in the UAE believe that they require vacation-like activities or a staycation after returning from a holiday, especially following an extended ..
UAE Team Emirates’ Wellens defends Renewi Tour crown with overall victory
In November 1976, the United Arab Emirates was on a date with the birth of the Emirates News Agency, as a news and knowledge media entity that expresses the country, and on June 18, 1977, “WAM” …
Fame Academy’s Gary Phelan ‘found dead in Dubai apartment’ aged 42: Star’s ‘devastated’ manager pays tribute after raising funds to bring his body home
He recently moved to Dubai where he continued to perform in the pub and bar circuit in the UAE at venues like McCafferty’s Irish Pub. Hosted by Patrick Kielty and Cat Deeley, Fame Academy saw talented musicians enter a house to live and compete with …
As Mint shuts down, a competing app is offering a free year to users who switch — but only for a limited time
Terms apply to offers listed on this page. Quicken Simplifi, one of the best budgeting apps out there, is offering a limited-time promotion for Mint users who are looking to switch to a new tool.
UAE visa amnesty: Typing centres urge applicants to bring all necessary documents
Typing centre agents in the UAE are urging amnesty seekers to ensure they have all the necessary documents as many applicants are coming with incomplete pa..
Middle East fintech funding sees 650% spike between 2020 and 2023
Fintech is one of the most funded and transacted industries across MENA, according to a MAGNiTT report, accounting for 24% of all venture investment in the region in the first half of 2024.
Abdullah bin Zayed, Kuwaiti FM inaugurate new Kuwaiti embassy building in Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Abdullah Ali Al Yahya, Foreign Minister of Kuwait, have inaugurated the new building of the Embassy of …
Oct 1 to mark Pak-UAE JMC session in 11 years: Inter-ministerial meeting gets update on future strategy
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are all set to hold 12th session of Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) on October 1, 2024, after a gap of nearly 11 years, focused on enhancement …
Watch live: NASA set to reveal how Boeing Starliner astronauts will return to Earth
NASA officials on Saturday may finally reveal how the crew from the Boeing Starliner rocket will return to earth. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson is scheduled to appear for a live news conference …
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince inaugurates IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi campus
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, inaugurated the Abu Dhabi campus of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi) today. He also welcomed its …