India will be bowling in the 2nd semi-final of the ACC U-19 Asia Cup 2024 against Sri Lanka in Sharjah on Friday, 6 …
MoIAT, LuLu launch initiative to promote UAE-made products
Coinciding with the 53rd UAE National Day, the campaign will promote 53 products every week, offering discounts, rewards and loyalty points.
DEWA completes 82% of AED 290-million reservoir in Hassyan
As part of its ongoing efforts to provide safe and sustainable water supplies, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that its 120-million-gallon reservoir in …
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2025 to begin on 1 February
SHARJAH, 5th December, 2024 (WAM) — The 8th edition of the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) will take place on 1st and 2nd February 2025, at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation …
UAE non-oil business activity growth holds steady in November, PMI shows
Growth in the United Arab Emirates’ non-oil private sector activity held steady in November, while improved demand conditions boosted growth in new business, a survey showed on Friday.
Indian rupee gains slightly against UAE dirham on Friday
The Indian rupee strengthened on Friday, tracking a rise in most regional peers that were boosted by a softer US dollar, while traders await the Reserve Ba..
Photos show Dubai overwhelmed by torrential rain
The UAE’s flash floods turned roads into rivers and resulted in planes wading through water on the tarmac. Some blamed the UAE’s cloud seeding operations.
Dubai Brings Back 30% Alcohol Tax Starting in 2025
Dubai’s 30% alcohol sales tax on hops, grape, and other house beverages is making a comeback. The tax will officially return on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, potentially impacting beverage prices across …
Make it in the Emirates: UAE ministry, LuLu launch initiative to promote local products
Throughout December, Lulu’s outlets will feature dedicated Made in the Emirates shelves. Coinciding with the UAE’s 53rd National Day celebrations this month, Lulu will select 53 local products to be …
DEWA completes 82% of reservoir in Hassyan
DUBAI: As part of its ongoing efforts to provide safe and sustainable water supplies, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that its 120-million-gallon reservoir in Hassyan is now …
100 schools in Dubai to get solar panels
On Monday, an initiative by dubai-solar.org called ‘Dubai Solar Schools’ was announced. It will be rolled-out over the next three years. The main aim of the initiative is to involve the Dubai …
Petrofac Extends Stay for DDW Offshore’s Skandi Emerald AHTS
Akastor’s subsidiary DDW Offshore has secured a contract extension with Petrofac for its anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) …
Dubai’s RTA announces free WiFi at 4 bus stations from December 1
Four Dubai bus stations will have free WiFi starting Sunday, December 1, The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Saturday..
Customs official booked for seeking bribe for clearing import consignment
The Mumbai unit of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has booked a customs official in an alleged bribery case related to the demand of undue advantage worth ₹4 lakh for issuing clearance to a …
Armstrong Williams: From Washington to Formula One’s finale in Abu Dhabi
Armstrong Williams travels to the United Arab Emirates for the glamour and adrenaline of the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the 24th and final race of the season.
WhatsApp in the UAE will stop working on these phones starting May 2025
Starting May 5, 2025, WhatsApp will no longer support iPhones running iOS versions older than 15.1. This means users with older iPhone models, including the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus, …
‘It’s a rich man’s world’: British expat Lucy Bradley on ABBA summing up financial struggles perfectly
Lucy Bradley, 49, the founder of Plug Communications in Dubai, has been in the UAE for 21 years. The British expatriate continues to keep her feet on the g..