The strategic partnership between ADCP and Investindustrial aligns with the UAE’s goals to foster innovation, attract foreign investment, and boost job creation within ADGM …
Abu Dhabi Caps Private School Fee Hikes at 15%
Private schools in Abu Dhabi are now required to meet specific criteria before increasing tuition fees, even in extraordinary cases, under a new education policy from the Department of Education and …
FAB to introduce UAE end-of-service benefits fund as gratuity alternative
FAB has received initial approval to make End of Service Benefits Funds available to UAE-based companies, giving employees the opportunity to grow their end of service benefits through the new …
‘I need it desperately’: Dubai expat wins $1 million after 10 years of buying Duty Free tickets
Two groups of Indian expats bagged the $1-million Dubai Duty Free (DDF) grand prize in the last two draws, it was announced on Wednesday. In the latest draw held on Wednesday, 55-year-old Dubai …
Dubai Marina tower residents ‘locked out’ after new facial ID system? Tenants clarify viral claims
Some residents of Dubai’s Marina Crown tower took to social media to share complaints about being locked out of their apartments after the facilities manag..
Where does Rory McIlroy have to finish at the 2024 DP World Tour Championship to win the Race to Dubai?
McIlroy holds a big lead at the top of the rankings but could still be overtaken by one man at the DP World Tour Championship.
Inside Dubai’s Sky Palace, the Burj Khalifa penthouse on sale for $49.5m
On the 108th floor of the world’s tallest tower, a penthouse has gone on the market for a staggering $49.5 million (Dh180 million). That price may seem as steep as the glassed walls of the Burj …
Dubai: Traditional banking ‘no longer valid’ as customers now want seamless transactions, says expert
Speaking at the Banking, Innovation and Technology conference organised by Khaleej Times, Abdul Waheed Rathore, group chief compliance officer at Dubai Islamic Bank … to connect to be able to …
Justin Whitehouse: ‘UAE Is Open for Business for Crypto Fintechs’
The UAE has exempted cryptocurrencies from VAT Law, retroactively applying the change to 2018, enhancing its appeal as a crypto hub.
UAE: 200 workers go on all-expense-paid Umrah pilgrimage in Sharjah charity initiative
Two hundred workers from Sharjah set off for Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, November 13, to perform their Umrah pilgrimage, a trip sponsored by Sharjah Charity International. The charity is covering their …
Robots have a field day nat the Sharjah book fair
Gulf Today, Staff Reporter This is my first time at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), says Echo, the life-sized robot at the pavilion of …
NYU Abu Dhabi students’ music now orbiting earth on the International Space Station
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Musical compositions by NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) students have been launched into space and are now on board the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a groundbreaking scientific …
UAE taking on a bigger humanitarian role to ‘fill gaps’ left by the US, says former Pentagon official
The UAE, which this week established a major new aid agency, is stepping up humanitarian efforts to “fill gaps” left behind by the US, particularly in Gaza, a former Pentagon official told The …
How the UAE is using oil to transition into an AI and knowledge economy
The UAE has been making waves recently in the technology world. A $1.5 billion deal between American tech giant Microsoft and Abu Dhabi’s AI champion, G42, seems to mark a shift in global alliances.
First ever UAE contestant to debut at Miss Universe 2024
For the first time, the UAE will compete in Miss Universe, represented by model Emilia Dobreva, a longtime UAE resident. Scheduled for November 16 in Mexico City, the event will see Emilia showcase a …
ADIB named World’s Safest Islamic Bank for 2024 by Global Finance and best Islamic bank in UAE and Egypt
Recognised as the Best Islamic Financial Institution in the UAE and Egypt Global Winner for Best Islamic Bank in ESG Abu Dhabi, UAE: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial …
Dubai Shopping Festival unveils the most extraordinary line-up of events to date for its historic 30th anniversary edition
Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is gearing up to celebrate its monumental 30th edition with the city’s greatest, most memorable, and most out-of-this-world celebration yet. Dubai Festivals and Retail Es …