Dubai New Year’s Eve celebrations saw a rise in passengers numbers from last year as *millions* travelled to their festivities.
Dubai Duty Free posts all-time annual sales high of $2.15bln
December set an all-time monthly record with sales of AED821.94 million (US$225.19 million), a +2% increase over December 2023, which until now was the highest-grossing month in Dubai Duty Free’s …
Rangers blow winnable game against Kraken as late rally falls short
A long and emotional week for the Rangers concluded with a loss in a very winnable game. Blowing a two-goal lead at a time when the team is in need of a pick-me-up is perhaps the most discouraging …
McDermott Opens Technology Center in Dubai
McDermott has opened a welding and technology center of excellence at the Oilfields Supply Center in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Freezone. It encompasses over …
UAE to expand comprehensive economic partnership agreements in 2025
Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, highlighted that the UAE’s CEPAs programme is designed to expand the country’s commercial and investment partnerships worldwide …
Sharjah to enhance, stimulate entrepreneurship environment
As part of its efforts to enhance and stimulate the entrepreneurship environment in the Emirate of Sharjah, the Sharjah SME “Ruwad” announced the launch …
UAE sovereign wealth fund overtakes Saudi Arabia’s PIF with $29bn in deals
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 …