From a Dubai floating museum to Saudi Arabia’s air taxi plans and UAE fuel price cuts, here are 10 major Gulf stories this week …
Dubai introduces paid parking zones in two districts as network expands
Dubai’s public parking operator has opened parking zones in two business districts in the emirate as part of an expansion plan.
Tadao Ando Unveils Plans for Floating Art Museum in Dubai
Japanese architect Tadao Ando has announced plans for a new art museum in Dubai, seemingly afloat in the emirate’s saltwater creek.
MoET and DSO sign deal to boost Emirati startups globally
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism (MoET) and Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), a member of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ), have signed …
‘Dino’ cryptos to soak up institutional funds bound for altcoins: Analyst
Older cryptocurrencies with an exchange-traded fund (ETF) or expected to receive an ETF will soak up much of the capital deployed during the next altcoin season, according to Maen Ftouni, CEO of …
Timeframe: When snowy ski slopes opened in the middle of the desert in Dubai
A regular recipient of the World’s Best Indoor Ski Resort award, Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates turns 20 this year …
Turkey to host foreign minister of UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Pakistan, Indonesia, Saudi for Gaza talks
Several foreign ministers will meet on Monday in Istanbul to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and the next steps on the path to stabilization, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday. The …
Pressure mounts on UAE to halt arms sales to Sudanese militia
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have reportedly killed thousands of civilians in the Darfur city of El Fasher …
New UAE tax rule; Dubai announces stormwater infrastructure; UAE approves AI law plan; Mall of the Emirates set for $1.3bn upgrade – 10 things you missed this week
UAE tax rules, Dubai storm infrastructure, AI to create laws, real estate buying tips and more top news stories this week …
Toto Wolff revisits 2021 Abu Dhabi GP with pointed “lunatic” remark
Mercedes Formula 1 CEO and team principal Toto Wolff has reflected on the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which resulted in Max Verstappen claiming his first championship victory over Lewis …
Full Video: Google and Abu Dhabi Want to Rewrite the Rules of Destination Marketing
At Skift Global Forum East, Abu Dhabi and Google revealed how AI, creator-led content, and long-term vision are transforming destination marketing—just as mega-projects like Disney, Sphere, and …
Israel and UAE influencers target Sudan army online as RSF massacres el-Fasher
Official Israeli Arabic account joins Emiratis in comparing SAF to Muslim Brotherhood and Hamas, as world condemns abuses by its enemy …
British MPs across parties demand UAE arms embargo over Sudan
MPs tell MEE urgent action needed after Emirati-backed RSF fighters rampage through el-Fasher, massacring hundreds …
Kiir returns to Juba after five-day visit to UAE
South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit returned to Juba on Friday after a five-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), though little information has been made public about the …
World’s most expensive coffee goes on sale in Dubai at $1,000 a cup
Selling for nearly $1,000 a cup, a cafe in Dubai is offering the world’s most expensive coffee, brewed from Panamanian beans sold at a premium price.
Nvidia invests $1 billion in Nokia to develop AI-powered telecom networks
Nvidia is investing $1 billion in Nokia to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence–driven telecom networks, deepening collaboration between the two companies as they look to shape …
Dubai’s GITEX 2022 to see record capacity: AI, metaverse, coding to theme the event
The event, which will be held at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from October 10 to 14, will see participation from 250 government entities and over 800 startups …