As part of its efforts to empower underprivileged children and uphold their right to read, and in line with UAE ‘Reading Month,’ Kalimat Foundation (KF), a UAE-based non-profit organisation, has …
UAE To Mark ‘Zayed Humanitarian Day’ On March 19
The UAE will commemorate “Zayed Humanitarian Day” tomorrow, which falls on the 19th of Ramadan each year, marking the death anniversary of the late Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The day serves as an …
UAE seals cloud deal with Microsoft, Core42 as Sheikh Tahnoon visits US
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UAE to mark ‘Zayed Humanitarian Day’ tomorrow
The UAE will commemorate “Zayed Humanitarian Day” tomorrow, which falls on the 19th of Ramadan each year, marking the death anniversary of the late Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The day serves as an …
UAE’s Dhs2.2b charity projects benefitted 149m people in 118 countries, says Sheikh Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the results of the …
Stage set for first round of Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup in Abu Dhabi
Get ready for thrilling action as the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation hosts the first round of the Jiu-Jitsu President’s Cup in Abu Dhabi. The event will be held on March 22.
Wizz Air has just added two new exciting destinations from Abu Dhabi
Calling all travellers: Wizz Air just dropped two new destinations from Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi. The airline will start flying to Beirut on June 4 2025, with a frequency of three …
Abu Dhabi Launches Eco-Friendly Buses on Route 65
Abu Dhabi is taking a big step toward sustainable urban mobility with the conversion of Bus Service No. 65 to an eco-friendly service. Operated entirely by green buses powered by hydrogen and electric …
UAE’s Masdar in talks on $200 million solar power deal with Endesa, sources say
Abu Dhabi renewable energy company Masdar and Spanish power utility Endesa are closing in on a deal that would see Masdar pay around $200 million for a 49.9% stake in a solar portfolio controlled by …
UAE economy expected to expand at 4.8% this year on trade, tourism
The UAE economy is expected to grow at 4.8 per cent this year, a report showed on Tuesday. According to the latest ICAEW Economic Insight report prepared by Oxford Economics, trade and tourism are …
45 solo Dubai trips, multiple business ventures: Probe deepens in Ranya Rao case
Authorities found that Ranya Rao travelled to Dubai 52 times between 2023 and 2025, with 45 of them being a single-day round trip. In the first two months of 2025, she made 27 visits, often passing through Bengaluru, Goa, and Mumbai. Her solo travel on 45 …
UoS, AUS announce 2nd Sharjah International Conference on Education
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the University of Sharjah (UoS) and American University of Sharjah (AUS) have …
Sharjah announces Eid Al Fitr 2025 holiday
Sharjah has announced Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for public sector workers in the Emirate. The Sharjah Human Resources Department (SHRD) revealed there will be a five or six-day break depending on the …
Abu Dhabi signs deal with Microsoft to enhance government efficiency
The Abu Dhabi government on Tuesday announced the signing of an agreement with Microsoft and Core42 to enhance the efficiency of government services in the digital sphere.The agreement between the …
Abu Dhabi Government accelerates digital strategy with landmark Microsoft, G42 partnership
The agreement will create a unified, high-performance sovereign cloud computing environment capable of processing more than 11 million daily digital interactions …
UAE: ‘Avoid arguments on social media, respect laws’, experts share tips after warning
The impact of social media depends on who controls the narrative and their underlying agenda. The UAE Media Office issued a stern warning emphasising social media users’ legal and ethical obligations.
SBA reaffirms Sharjah’s status as cultural powerhouse in UK
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) reaffirmed the emirate’s standing as a cultural powerhouse with its participation in the 51st edition of the London Book …