Ready to skip the U.S. customs slog? Abu Dhabi Airports and Etihad Airways just made travelling to the States a breeze with their new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) preclearance facility at …
Abu Dhabi Airports Opens New U.S. Customs Facility
Abu Dhabi Airports has announced the official transition of the United States Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) Preclearance facility to Zayed International Airport (AUH). The new, state-of-the-a …
Last chance for UAE overstayers as visa amnesty deadline extended
The UAE’s visa amnesty has been extended to 31 December … director of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security. He said the initiative has drawn a strong response, …
EWEC receives three bids for 1.5 GW solar park in Abu Dhabi
Emirates Water and Electricity Co. (EWEC) will review proposals from Engie, a consortium of EDF Renewables and Korean Western Power (Kowepo), and a consortium of Jinko Power and Jera for its fourth …
UAE extends visa amnesty deadline for overstayers
United Arab Emirates (UAE) extends its visa amnesty programme for two more months, giving overstayers a final chance to regularise their status without penalties.
Colm McLoughlin, Irishman who led Dubai Duty Free to become an airport retail giant, dies at age 81
Colm McLoughlin, an Irishman who landed in the deserts of the United Arab Emirates and helped lead Dubai Duty Free into becoming an airport retail behemoth generating billions of dollars a year, has d …
Two new Salik toll gates open in Dubai on November 24 – including Al Khail Road
This should help ease Dubai traffic… There will be two new Salik toll gates on the Dubai roads as of November 24, this will take the total number of toll gates in Dubai from eight to 10. These gates …
Bank of Baroda UAE and Meydan Free Zone sign deal to boost support for SMEs
Bank of Baroda UAE has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Meydan Free Zone, one of the world’s largest digital free zones for business setup s..
Cardano Summit 2024 Concludes Successfully in Dubai with Major Industry Announcements
The fourth annual Cardano Summit 2024 has concluded in Dubai, bringing together over 1000 industry leaders, developers, and blockchain enthusiasts.
XRP case deadline approaches as SEC prepares January 2025 brief submission
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has established a critical deadline, mandating the SEC to submit its brief by January 15, 2025.
Top 10 Things to Do While Travel to Dubai
Dubai is one of the most luxurious and magnificent cities in the world, with many exciting opportunities, whether one is passionate about certain types of tourism or simply seeking an opportunity to t …
Dubai’s two new Salik toll gates to be activated on November 24
Two new Salik road toll gates in Dubai will be brought into operation on Sunday, November 24, it was announced on Friday. The gates have been installed at the Business Bay Crossing on Al Khail Road …
UAE: This British expat’s journey to financial freedom started from a leap of faith
Kelly Marie Hodgkin is the CEO and business mentor at KMH Events in Dubai. The British expatriate, 38, has been in the UAE for 17 years, calling it a “leap..
Rise of immigration scams in UAE: How expat dreams turned to nightmares
Such frauds deceive individuals into parting with large sums of money, only to find themselves in limbo, waiting for results that never materialise …
Abu Dhabi bullish on green hydrogen
Masdar eyes three green hydrogen technology tracks in a bid to become a global player …
D-Link Recognized as Cloud Wireless Networking Provider of the Year at Cloud Connect Conference and Awards 2024
D-Link, a global leader in networking solutions, proudly announces that it has been recognised as Cloud Wireless Networking Provider of the Year at the Cloud Connect Conference and Awards 2024. This …
Google Launches MENA’s Largest AI Initiative from Dubai
Google has unveiled the AI Opportunity Initiative for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), its largest regional AI venture to date. With the goal of providing essential AI skills, research funding …