Lately, approval of visit visas has been on the rise, with applicants increasingly providing all necessary documents, say travel industry executives. Visit..
Lionel Richie is coming to Abu Dhabi – and very soon
Get ready Abu Dhabi because another epic Abu Dhabi concert has just been announced and yes, another legend is coming our way – Lionel Richie himself.
Space42’s Thuraya 4 satellite successfully launched into orbit
Thuraya 4 will provide more secure capacity, faster speeds, and wider coverage across Africa, Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East
220 Pinoys in UAE pardoned, DFA exec says
A total of 220 Filipinos detained in the United Arab Emirates have been pardoned, a Foreign Affairs official said Monday.
UAE real estate: Property market transactions hit $243bn in 2024
The UAE’s real estate sector recorded transactions worth AED893 billion in 2024, with 331,300 transactions across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman. Mortgage transactions reached AED229.3 billion …
Satellite for UAE-based Space42 launches into orbit
Space42, the Abu Dhabi-based Space technology company, successfully launched its Thuraya 4 telecoms satellite into orbit, the company said on Saturday.The satellite was aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket …
UAE’s Phoenix Group opens US crypto mining facility
CEO Reza Nedjatian said that the US has always been a key hub for its mining operations, adding that the opening of the 50MW Dakota site is another step in expanding investment in …
Traffic towards Sharjah is about to get much better with this road project
A brand new lane is being added to Emirates Road which will improve traffic from the entrance of Al Awir 1 towards Sharjah, the RTA announced …
UAE non-oil business activity growth picks up in December, PMI shows
The United Arab Emirates’ non-oil private sector expanded at its fastest pace in nine months in December, driven by strong demand and increased business activity, a survey showed on Monday. The …
Business activity in UAE’s non-oil private sector clocks fastest growth in 9 months
Growth in the UAE’s non-oil private sector expanded in December at its fastest rate in nine months on robust demand conditions, a business survey revealed on Monday. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global …
Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed approves $1.4bn housing project for citizens
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, has approved housing projects worth AED 5.4 billion to construct 3,004 homes for Emiratis across Dubai.
Dubai secures top position in Global Power City Index 2024 rankings
Dubai has maintained its position as eighth in the world and first in the Middle East in the Global Power City Index (GPCI) 2024, according to a study by Japan’s Mori Memorial Foundation. The city …
Video: Ajith Kumar kisses wife Shalini, son Aadvik, at airport as he heads to Dubai
Ajith Kumar and his family returned to Chennai from their Singapore holiday. At the Chennai airport, the Vidaamuyarchi actor kissed his wife, son and daughter goodbye as he left for Dubai in the next …
Sheikh Mohammed approves Dhs5.4 bn housing package for citizens in Dubai
The housing projects, offering diverse options for Emirati citizens in Dubai, align with the Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Family Programme.
Dubai ranks among world’s top 10 cities in Global Power City Index
DUBAI: Dubai has been ranked eighth worldwide and first in the Middle East in the Global Power City Index 2024 (GPCI) for the second year in a row. In an annual study released by Japan’s Mori Memorial …
Public and Private Sector in the UAE to Get at least 12 Public Holidays in 2025
UAE residents are likely to benefit from at nearly two full weeks of public holidays this year. The government last week announced the key dates when workers are expected to be off with most …
UAE chills at below 2ºC: Will temperatures rise this week?
Talking to , a weather expert has explained why temperatures on both Saturday and Sunday, even as the country saw . Dr Ahmed Habib, a climate expert at the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), …