Abu Dhabi has once again been ranked as the safest city in the world for its swift response to the Covid-19 pandemic, while Dubai bagged the fifth spot in a global ranking report.The report, released …
Abu Dhabi Police warn truck, bus firms not to operate on foggy roads
Operators of trucks and buses have been warned against using roads in Abu Dhabi during foggy conditions. The Traffic and Patrols Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police on Thursday asked owners of heavy …
Jacobs Wins Project Management Award for Abu Dhabi Wastewater Lab
Jacobs (NYSE:J) was awarded a two-year contract from the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy for project management of a wastewater laboratory that will screen and detect for COVID-19 and other infectious …
Coronavirus: UAE reports 772 Covid-19 cases, 1,026 recoveries, 4 deaths
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Thursday reported 772 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 1,026 recoveries and 4 deaths.The total number of doses provided in the country up to …
Seven winners share Dh1 million in latest Mahzooz draw in Dubai
Dubai: Seven lucky winners from six different countries took home Dh142,857 each in the 41st weekly live Mahzooz draw here. All seven matched five out of the six winning numbers (1, 7, 17, 25, 35 and …
Dubai skyscraper’s elevators to be installed using Swiss robots
Swiss technology that uses robots to install elevators is being used in a Dubai high-rise for the first time in the Middle East.The Schindler’s Robotic Installation System for Elevators (Schindler …
Dubai’s business conditions to improve further in Q4 2021: Emirates NBD
Business conditions in Dubai’s private sector are set to improve further before the end of the year on the back of relaxed containment measures and hosting of Expo 2020, Khatija Haque, head of …
Dubai Police staff injured in Oman crash, brought back to UAE for treatment
The Dubai Police have sponsored the transfer and treatment of an employee who was injured in a car crash in Oman. The crash happened in Nizwa recently. Colonel Dr Mohammad Al Janahi, director of …
Expo 2020 Dubai reveals special passport souvenirs for visitors
The 50-page booklet includes a unique number and its design showcases several landmarks across the city and at the Expo site too.
Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets track Asia lower; Abu Dhabi hits record high
Most Gulf stock markets were subdued on Thursday, in line with Asian stocks, although Abu Dhabi bucked the trend to touch a record peak. Asian shares were set for their worst day in two weeks, weighed …
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Why solar power now makes financial and ecological sense
Renewables are on track to overtake fossil fuels as the world’s largest source of electricity within five years.
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Urban solar
Buildings are considered to be a major driver of emissions. In addition to the predicted billions of square meters of space that will be built across the world over the next decade, most developments …
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Saudi Arabia travel guide: everything you need to know as Covid ban on the UAE is lifted
Saudi Arabia has lifted travel restrictions on the UAE, South Africa and Argentina, and is welcoming vaccinated visitors. On Wednesday, the three countries were removed from Saudi Arabia’s red list, …
UAE ‘Projects of the 50’ initiative to attract coders is a ‘bold step,’ experts say
Plans unveiled by the United Arab Emirates to attract 100 coders every day to live and work in the country to boost the workforce to 100,000 has been …
UAE leaders congratulate Razan Al Mubarak as she is elected president of global conservation body
Congratulatory messages are pouring in for Razan Al Mubarak, who became only the second woman to be elected as president of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The UAE leaders …
10 amazing ways to spend your weekend in the UAE
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Cover story: Why Virtuzone’s executives believe startups must emulate UAE for long-term success
The UAE has meticulously crafted its position as a startup hub, and similar to any venture, the path to reach the top has not been easy. In an exclusive, business setup company Virtuzone’s leaders …