Dubai Fountain, one of the city’s most popular attractions, is set to roar back to life after a five-month closure. The world’s largest performing fountain has been undergoing upgrades since its last …
Pony.ai Announces Launch of Robotaxi Road Testing in Dubai, Is Fully Autonomous Commercialization Approaching in 2026?
On September 26, Pony.ai (PONY.US) announced that it has obtained permission for autonomous driving road tests in Dubai, with the first batch of Robotaxi vehicles now undergoing testing in Dubai, …
TikTok US deal brings Abu Dhabi royals on board alongside Oracle
Abu Dhabi’s royal family and U.S. investors including Oracle, Silver Lake, Dell, and Fox are set to take majority control of TikTok’s $14B American arm.
Abu Dhabi shatters EM records with super-tight $3bn
The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has taken emerging market bonds into new territory with its $3bn bond issue on Thursday. The $2bn 10 year tranche had the tightest ever spread for an EM issuer, bankers said, …
Etihad announces new summer-only route between Abu Dhabi and Palma
Etihad has announced a new summer-only route between Abu Dhabi and Palma De Mallorca using its fleet of Airbus A321LRs.
OpenAI’s Sam Altman becomes first to receive honorary PhD from Abu Dhabi’s AI university
MBZUAI, which was established in 2019, is the first graduate-level research university focused on artificial intelligence.
UAE logistics sector accelerates growth at 3-year milestone amid global uncertainty
In just three years, the Dubai team has grown fivefold and has become an integral part of Europa’s global Air & Sea division. With direct links to …
How this Dubai market helps entrepreneurs turn handmade crafts into successful businesses
When Dubai resident Stevi Lomass spotted a gap in the locally made gifting market for a unique UAE brand, she needed an affordable ‘shop window’ to gain exposure. More than a decade later, her …
Sharjah defeat California Eagles in IHF Super Globe opener
Sharjah made a winning start to their campaign in the IHF Men’s Club World Championship (Super Globe), currently taking place in the Arab Republic of Egypt. They secured a victory over the American …
Dubai Police warn of new scam: Fake consumer protection sites stealing personal data and banking info
Dubai Police have alerted the public about a new online scam where fraudsters create fake “Consumer Protection” websites on search engines and social media. These sites deceive users into downloading …
Dubai sex-trade ring boss held by police after BBC investigation
Warning: Contains disturbing content and graphic descriptions of sexual acts The BBC understands the boss of a degrading sex-trade ring that exploited vulnerable women in Dubai’s most glamorous …
New contract signed between the NSSTC and U-Space: A new milestone in UAE-France cooperation in space innovation
This contract is a major milestone for the NSSTC to demonstrate the delivery of a LEO PNT service in the area. As a committed player of the new-space industry with space-proven experience of similar …
WeRide Secures Robotaxi Trial Permit in Dubai and Wins First Place at Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport
The company plans to grow its Middle East fleet to 1,000 vehicles and deploy tens of thousands of Robotaxis by 2030 …
Dubai Airport Freezone attracts international F&B looking to grab a slice of the lucrative local market
Dubai, UAE. March 10, 2013. With GCC food imports expected to more than double in the next decade, growing from US$25.8 billion in 2010 to US$ 53.1 in 2020, the food and beverage (F&B) sector is one …
UAE visa ban rumours: Bangladeshis asked to be ‘careful’ when sharing news online
Bangladesh’s Ambassador to the UAE earlier clarified that reports circulating on social media of a visa ban on Bangladeshi citizens by UAE are not attributed to any government officials …
Vietnam Deputy PM Engages Binance and Bybit in UAE Talks
Vietnam’s Standing Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has stepped up the country’s engagement with global cryptocurrency players after holding direct talks …
UAE suspend tourist and work visas for nine countries including Bangladesh, Afghanistan due to…
Citizens from the following nine countries are temporarily disqualified from applying for UAE tourist or work visas. Applications from these countries will not be accepted at the moment: Afghanistan, …