Mubadala’s spending blowout accounted for roughly 20 percent of the almost $136.1bn spent by sovereign wealth funds worldwide in 2024. Mubadala overtook Saudi Arabia ‘s Public Investment Fund, known …
Dubai Duty Free achieves new record sales of Dhs7.901b
Staff Reporter, Gulf Today The New Year began on a high note for Dubai Duty Free with the operation announcing a new annual sales record of Dhs7.901
EGA, Abu Dhabi Ports welcome largest bulk cargo ship to ever call at Khalifa Port
Emirates Global Aluminium, EGA, today announced the arrival of the first fully-laden Capesize vessel to call at any GCC port at its quay at Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi, inaugurating …
Can Bottled Water Protect Your Hair from Dubai’s Hard Water?
Living in the Gulf region, especially in cities like Dubai, presents unique challenges, particularly when it comes to hard water. Dubai’s tap water is considered hard due to its filtration process …
Is it Safe to Drink Tap Water in Dubai?
Yes, it is safe to drink tap water in Dubai. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) ensures that the tap water meets the World Health Organization’s (WHO) standards for drinking water …
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Eclipses Saudi PIF With $29 Billion Deals
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Co. was the world’s most active sovereign wealth fund last year as it ramped up deal-making across everything from private credit to artificial intelligence.
UAE to pursue CEPA deals in 2025 as it boosts foreign trade goals
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, said the UAE will continue to increase its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) in 2025, targeting additional …
Brit teen sentenced to 1 year in Dubai prison spends New Year’s in ‘isolation’
A British teenager who was sentenced to one year in prison in Dubai is said to have spent the start of the New Year in “isolation” – as a protest to “bring him home” has been planned for the weekend.
’I can’t hide my tears’: Illegal UAE residents embrace ‘new year, new life’ after visa amnesty
For four months, the UAE’s visa amnesty programme, which ended on December 31, 2024, offered illegal residents and visitors a fresh start. Freed from overstaying fines and an illegal status, hundreds …
236,000 Illegal Residents Availed Visa Amnesty Scheme in Dubai
A senior official announced on Monday that the UAE’s four-month visa amnesty, which concludes on December 31, benefitted 236,000 residency violators in …
Dubai’s New Year Eve fireworks draw tourists who can’t enjoy dazzling display back home
Some visitors choose to preserve their home country’s traditions while celebrating the festive occasion in the Emirates …
Dubai – the new global leader in business events
The city is drawing business events from around the world, supporting economic growth and enhancing Dubai’s status as a knowledge hub …
New Year in Dubai: Up to 85% discount for 2 days on diamond, pearl jewellery
Looking to buy a diamond or pearl gift for the New Year? For Dubai shoppers who plan to buy a gift for their loved ones in the New Year, here is a good opp..
UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah dazzles with record-breaking drone and fireworks show
Ukraine claimed the historic downing by a missile-firing sea drone of a Russian M-8 military helicopter off the coast of occupied Crimea. The strike with a Magura V5 was announced by Kyiv’s military …
Tally Solutions celebrates UAE women entrepreneurs with ‘All for Her’ initiative
Tally Solutions, leading business management software provider, launched an initiative to empower women entrepreneurs in the UAE with the successful hosting of “All for Her”. The first edition of this …
WATCH | Abu Dhabi Welcomes 2025 With Record-Breaking Fireworks And 6,000-Drone Show!
Abu Dhabi kicked off 2025 with a spectacular 50-minute fireworks display and a 6,000-drone show, setting six new Guinness World Records and captivating audiences with its breathtaking celebration.
50-Minute Fireworks Spectacle Lights Up Abu Dhabi’s New Year’s Sky. Viral Video
The festivities reached their peak at midnight with a record-breaking fireworks extravaganza, following hourly displays from 6 p.m. Iconic locations across the city, including Yas Island and the …