Real estate advisory firm Chestertons MENA revealed the top six emerging residential communities in Dubai. They are: Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), DAMAC Island, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Meydan …
UAE firm begins construction of 50 MW solar project in Central African Republic
UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU), a Resources Investment Company, has officially broken ground on a 50-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Sakaï, Central African Republic (CAR), …
Banking Becomes Optional as du Pay ‘Salary in the Wallet’ Launches in UAE
Pay’s new digital wallet service enables UAE workers to receive payments without a bank account. IBAN, debit card, and full digital access included.
Dubai’s crypto regulator aims to set the asset class’ global standard
Around 7% of global virtual asset transactions flow through the region, giving the UAE an opening for an outsize role in the industry.
Abu Dhabi genetic screening drive to detect more than 800 conditions and boost health of UAE’s next generation
A genetic screening programme for Emirati newborns has been launched in Abu Dhabi, with the move aimed at improving the chances of detecting conditions that could affect future quality of life. The …
Abu Dhabi launches newborn genetic screening to detect over 800 childhood conditions
Abu Dhabi (DoH) announced on Monday (August 18) the launch of the Newborn Genetic Screening Programme—a major step toward personalised, precision healthcare. As one of the most comprehensive …
Equal voices, stronger laws: How 50% women in UAE parliament shape national policy
A great honour and an even greater responsibility.” This is how Aisha Al Merri describes serving in the UAE’s Federal National Council (FNC), where women hold half the seats. “This means that women’s …
Applications Open For The 2025 Edition Of The UAE’s Future100 Initiative
Applications are now open for the third edition of the UAE’s Future100, an initiative run by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the Government Development and Future Office to recognize 100 o …
Planning a career in the UAE? Here’s what to know about 13 types of work permits
UAE offers 13 work permit types for diverse workers. Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation issues these permits. The Work Bundle simplifies hiring via a digital platform. It reduces steps and …
UAE employees can now receive salaries in digital wallets as du launches new platform
Currently, some of the popular digital wallets in the UAE include Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay, among others …
Rashid Al Shamsi raises UAE flag atop Europe’s highest peak
Emirati adventurer Rashid Ghanem Al Shamsi has raised the UAE flag atop Mount Elbrus, Europe’s highest peak at 5,642 metres above sea level, following a challenging journey through snowstorms and …
UAE marks World Humanitarian Day, pledges support for vulnerable
The UAE will commemorate World Humanitarian Day tomorrow, reiterating its pivotal role in providing timely assistance to those affected by crises worldwide. By mid-2024, the country’s foreign aid had …
Insights: How Dubai can soar to new heights as a global city
Dubai, which serves as a destination or transit hub for more than 90 million travellers from over 270 cities around the world, is well placed to capture a big share of the growth in leisure travel fro …
Dubai Police foil $25 million pink diamond heist in eight hours
In an operation named ‘Pink Diamond’, Dubai Police successfully thwarted the theft of an exceptionally rare pink diamond worth $25 million and foiled the criminals’ attempt to smuggle it out of the …
Dubai launches AI tech that lets passengers walk through immigration without showing passport
Dubai International Airport unveils a ground-breaking AI-powered immigration corridor, allowing up to 10 passengers to pass through without presenting documents. This innovation streamlines border …
Nakheel awards $708 mn contract to develop Bay Villas community at Dubai Islands
Building on Nakheel’s existing relationship with Fibrex Contracting, Bay Villas will feature a range of exclusive residences …
Nakheel awards AED2.6 billion contract for Bay Villas project in Dubai
Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded a contract worth AED2.6 billion to Fibrex Contracting for the construction of the Bay Villas project at the Dubai Islands.Featuring 636 …