Going forward, the sovereign wealth fund is likely to focus on private markets, Global SWF’s Diego Lopez, said …
UAE’s Elite Agro Mulls Investing in Food Estate, Minister Says
Emirati agriculture giant Elite Agro is exploring the possibility of investing in Indonesia’s food estate project.
What is the average salary increase in the UAE in 2024?
The overall headcount increased by 59 per cent in 2023 and the report reveals that 56 per cent of respondents (UAE-based organisations) expect to hire more people in 2024. The hiring is expected to be …
Coffee Planet expands its footprint in Abu Dhabi
The leading specialty coffee company in the Middle East says it is expanding its presence in the UAE with a new store in the capital …
Watch: Lightning strikes parts of UAE amid heavy rains ahead of weekend
UAE residents have been under a spell of great weather over the past week and with the weekend just a few hours away for some, they were welcomed with ligh..
Emirates to offer visa-on-arrival to Indian passport holders for Dubai, but there’s a catch
Implemented by the Dubai Visa Processing Centre (DVPC) and issued as a 14-day single entry visa, the program allows Emirates customers to skip immigration queues upon arrival in Dubai. The airline’s …
Interview: Mubadala-backed Abu Dhabi health tech firm M42 is banking on the future of genomics
M42, the Abu Dhabi–based health-tech firm launched last year by the sovereign-backed Mubadala Investment Company and AI tech holding company G42, has been actively investing in the study of genomics …
Over 250 padel tennis courts in UAE: Why sport is a big hit among residents
Its accessibility, fun factor, and ability to unite people has propelled it to the forefront of the UAE’s sports scene …
UAE’s Network International obtains central bank licence to boost Saudi footprint
UAE-based payments firm Network International has obtained a licence to expand its merchant acquiring business in Saudi Arabia. The major payment institution (Major PI) licence, issued by the Saudi …
‘No One Wants To See A Pregnant Woman Hosting A Show’: Popular Dubai Anchor On The Truth About Women In Media
Today, while it may not be uncommon to spot a woman dissecting the gentleman’s game, judgements still pour in. Which is why the story of women in sports – whether players or presenters – continues to …
Watch: Sofia Hayat detained in Dubai, banned from travelling, breaks down in viral video
Sofia Hayat, former actress, singer, and TV personality who was on Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss 7, shared a video on Thursday saying she’s been stuck in Dubai for 33 days. She’s upset because she can’t …
Cleveland brothers posed as members of United Arab Emirates royalty, ran a crypto scam and trashed a Bratenahl mansion, feds say
Two Cleveland brothers posed as members of the United Arab Emirates royal family while conning investors out of millions of dollars in a variety of schemes, according to federal prosecutors. Zubair …
UAE: Huge Demand From Overseas To Visit Abu Dhabi’s BAPS Hindu Temple
“There is a huge interest from overseas visitors, who have already registered. So, we are requesting the UAE residents [who are yet to register] to visit after March 1,” Pujya Swami Brahmaviharidas, …
Dubai Equities Continue Upward March In January
The Dubai Financial Market General Index continued its upward march for the third consecutive month in January, showcasing its resilience maonga rep …
My Dubai Car: ‘I’ve Always Had A Passion For Fast Cars’
When did you move to Dubai and what do you like the most about this country? I first moved to the UAE almost nine years ago, initially to Abu Dhabi, and then to Dubai 15 months later. I love how safe …
35 years of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic through a photographer’s lens
Photographer David Cannon has been covering the Dubai Desert Classic since the first event in 1989. He tells CNN how the golf tournament has evolved over the years.
Abu Dhabi to install plaques at historic landmarks
More than 60 plaques will be installed at landmarks across Abu Dhabi to mark their status as modern heritage sites. Each of the landmarks, most of which date from the 1970s and 1980s, will be …