The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) is gearing up for the third edition of the Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC 2025), an annual international platform …
Dubai travel: Busiest dates revealed ahead of Eid Al Fitr holidays
As a large number of travellers depart from and arrive to Dubai, UAE’s flag carrier Emirates expects busy weekends ahead of, during, and after Eid Al Fitr holidays. Traffic congestion is expected …
SATExpo 2025 launches in Dubai: Unlocking opportunities and shaping the future of the global space economy
As the MEASA region experiences unprecedented expansion, the satellite industry estimates a global market size of USD 35.95 billion by 2030.
UAE: Hotpack commissions 2.2MW rooftop solar project at NIP facility
The solar installation is projected to generate approximately 3.52mln kilowatt-hours of clean energy annually, significantly reducing Hotpack’s dependence on conventional power sources …
Landmark Group’s “Shukran” Loyalty programme collaborates with Dream Dubai to launch Dh1 million reward
As part of the Group’s revamped “Shukran” loyalty programme, and in collaboration with Dream Dubai, one lucky shopper will have the chance to become a millionaire this Ramadan …
Abu Dhabi’s ADQ to partner ECP in $25bn investment in the US energy infrastructure
The 50-50 partnership will focus on developing new power generation to serve the growing electricity needs of data and industrial centres …
Russia replaces UAE as the top naphtha supplier to India in 2024-25
Russia has surpassed the United Arab Emirates as India’s top naphtha supplier in the year to March 2025, as refiners capitalise on discounted cargoes, preliminary ship-tracking data showed, a trend …
Big Fed rate cut needed for ‘noticeable’ changes in UAE mortgage borrowing costs
The US Federal Reserve’s decision to keep rates unchanged on Wednesday will not have a significant effect on UAE mortgages, and a 0.50 per cent rate cut, or more, is needed for “immediate noticeable …
Dubai real estate: How much do you need to save to buy a $1m property
Financial experts in Dubai say buyers should prepare for costs beyond the initial down payment when purchasing a $1 million (AED3.67 million) property, with recommended savings of AED1.25-1.6 million …
Hubpay launches innovative payroll solution to simplify global payments for UAE businesses
Hubpay Payroll aims to streamline cross-border payroll management, offering competitive FX rates and facilitating seamless mass payments for international teams …
Brazilians, Africans and an Englishman – the changing face of UAE team ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers
Having been an international football manager for seven years now, Paulo Bento is surely used to the rhythms of the job. Still, it must have its frustrations. A couple of weeks of intense work, …
‘460 hours lost a year’: How Dubai-Sharjah commuters try to beat peak-hour traffic
Some rejig their schedules; some leave home before dawn; while there are those who wait out in cafes, mosques, or gyms after work. Travelling between Dubai and Sharjah is a struggle for thousands of …
Mass iftars in UAE: What goes into preparing, distributing meals among thousands of people
Discover how volunteer groups in the UAE meticulously plan and distribute thousands of iftar meals to blue-collar workers during Ramadan, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality food.
Egypt, Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE call on world to protect people of Gaza
Egypt, Kuwait, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates have warned that renewed Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip threaten regional peace and stability.
Dubai Starts Real Estate Tokenization Pilot, Forecasts $16B Market by 2033
The Dubai Land Department’s initiative aims to expand access and transparency for property investments using blockchain rails.
Etisalat Award for Arabic Children’s Literature invites Arab illustrators to Bologna Children’s Book Fair
SHARJAH, 28th March 2015 (WAM) — The quest to inspire a new generation of children’s book illustrators, and in turn a new generation of children’s book readers, has gained critical acclaim as the …
UAE brokers Ukraine-Russia swap for 350 prisoners: What we know
The Emirati mediation follows Saudi Arabia’s hosting talks on the war and the UAE’s boosting its ties with Ukraine.