They socialised, shared stories and laughed together. Some are engineers, some are entrepreneurs, others are housewives. But these women all share a …
UAE Lifts Travel Ban to Lebanon
The United Arab Emirates lifted a ban on its citizens travelling to Lebanon allowing trips to the country as of May 7, 2025, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday. The decision came at …
UAE adds AI to school curriculum
The UAE will make AI a mandatory subject in public schools starting in the next academic year. The Ministry of Education (MoE) announced the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) as an official …
UAE petrol price prediction: Will costs fall in May?
UAE lowered retail fuel rates by up to 16 fils per litre this month from March 2025 The UAE’s Fuel Price Committee revises retail diesel and petrol prices at the end of every month to align with …
Technology plays key role in reshaping entrepreneurship landscape in UAE
Technology is playing a pivotal role in reshaping the entrepreneurship scene in the United Arab Emirates. Innovation-based startups are becoming a major driver of the national economy and a primary …
Land scarcity: What happens when developers run out of land in Dubai?
Underground projects could be the next big thing in Dubai with land scarcity coming up as a challenge. Projects could include luxury hotels, residential buildings, commercial complexes and even parks …
Gulf Connections: Enchanted evenings for a South Pacific island as Abu Dhabi turns the lights on
The tropical island of Upolu is about as far as it is humanly possible to travel from Abu Dhabi. Deep in the Pacific Ocean and part of Samoa, the island is more than 17,000 kilometres from the capital …
Gold Jewellery Sales in UAE Drop 18% Amid Soaring Prices
Sky-high gold prices are taking a toll on UAE shoppers. Gold jewellery demand in the Emirates dropped 18% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, according to the World Gold Council, falling to 7.9 …
This SUV costs ₹2 crore in India, ₹30 lakh in Dubai: Investment banker breaks down why
Dubai has minimal import duties, and the final price depends more on factors like local demand, shipping routes, and bulk ordering. “That’s why price differences vary model to model, even if taxes are …
Air India flight to Tel Aviv diverted to Abu Dhabi after missile strike near Israeli airport
Air India flight AI139, flying from Delhi to Tel Aviv, was diverted to Abu Dhabi after a missile strike occurred near Tel Aviv airport on Sunday. The Boeing 787 was about an hour away from landing …
Air India flight from Delhi to Tel Aviv diverted to Abu Dhabi due to missile attack
The attack happened less than an hour before the Air India flight AI139, operated with a Boeing 787 aircraft, was to land at Tel Aviv.
Million’s Poet: The Abu Dhabi competition with Dh15 million at stake
Registrations are now open for the 12th season of Million’s Poet, the long-running Arabic competition and television show to promote nabati or Emirati vernacular poetry. Organised by the Abu Dhabi …
UAE: Maldives eyes 100,000 GCC tourists with new terminal set to open by year-end
Tourism between UAE and the Maldives is set to grow exponentially as flight frequency will increase with the opening of the new terminal in the archipelagic state’s airport, said Thoriq Ibrahim, …
UAE to Introduce AI as Subject for All Public Schools From Next Year
The comprehensive AI curriculum, developed by the Ministry of Education, aims to provide students with a deep technical understanding of AI, including its data, algorithms, and applications.
Indian businessman to be jailed and deported from UAE for financial crimes
An Indian businessman who flaunted his wealth through snapping up rare number plates worth millions of dirhams at auction is to be deported from the UAE after serving a jail term for money laundering.
Ethereum’s era of crypto dominance is over — LONGITUDE panel
Ethereum’s relative dominance among layer-1 (L1) blockchain networks has declined, resulting in an “open race” to become the leading Web3 platform, according to Alex Svanevik, CEO of data service …
Abu Dhabi company G42 to expand in US in artificial intelligence push
State-backed group accelerates investment plans as it deepens collaboration over the technology …