Telegram CEO Pavel Durov says that he has traveled from France to Dubai, even as the French authorities continue to investigate criminal activity on his messaging app.
Lidl launches ‘Dubai’ chocolate bars that you can’t buy in store
The budget supermarket will have 6,000 bars to sell – but customers can’t just get one alongside their weekly shop just yet …
The UAE courts the media to build its tech brand
The UAE is not the only Gulf country to try to cultivate global media brands as it builds out its tech sector. It’s part of a regional trend, Dania Thafer, executive director of the Gulf International …
UAE lobbying Trump administration to reject Arab League Gaza plan, officials say
The UAE’s powerful ambassador to the US, Yousef al-Otaiba, has been lobbying US President Donald Trump’s inner circle and US lawmakers to put pressure on Egypt to accept forcibly displaced …
UAE President receives delegation of Erth Zayed Philanthropies affiliates, philanthropic donors
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed to Qasr Al Bateen a high-level delegation that included representatives from Erth Zayed Philanthropies and its affiliate …
UAE President receives Emirati military personnel who won in Saudi-organised Quran competition
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received members of the UAE Armed Forces who won in the 10th edition of t …
UAE’s Sheikh Tahnoon makes first US visit since Trump reelection: What to know
The UAE’s influential national security advisor, who chairs some of the country’s most important funds and firms, will reportedly meet with White House officials and business leaders including Elon …
UAE announces Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for public sector employees; likely 6-day break for some
The UAE announces Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for public sector employees, starting from Shawwal 1 to Shawwal 3, 1446 AH. Official work resumes on Shawwal 4.
Sheikh Hamdan shares Iftar with national service recruits at Abu Dhabi Training Centre
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, shared …
TON surges 24% as Telegram founder Pavel Durov returns home to Dubai amid ongoing investigation
TON, which is associated with messaging app Telegram, popped 24% on the news that the app’s founder and CEO Pavel Durov has returned home to Dubai amid an ongoing investigation. TON grew from $2.94 to …
Sharjah: Dh25-billion coastal development to house over 60,000 residents, boost real estate market
The real estate sector in Sharjah is undergoing a major transformation with the launch of the Ajmal Makan City – Sharjah Waterfront project in Al Hamriyah, a coastal development valued at Dh25 billion …
Abu Dhabi Backed MGX Makes Record Breaking $2 Billion Stablecoin Investment in Binance
Binance announced that MGX, a technology investment firm backed by the government of Abu Dhabi, has purchased a $2 billion minority stake in the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. Binance’s …
Ramadan in UAE: Non-Muslim volunteers join fasting Muslims to distribute iftar in labour camps
Since the beginning of Ramadan, a number of volunteers head straight to labour housing in Al Quoz after their full-time job hours showcasing the spirit of compassion and community. Non-Muslim …
Sharjah’s Deputy Ruler opens Islamic art exhibition in Oman
في نوفمبر 1976 كانت دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة على موعد مع ميلاد وكالة أنباء الإمارات، ككيان اعلامي خبري معرفي يعبر عن الدولة وفي 18 يونيو 1977 بدأت “وام” عمليا مشوارها الطويل والاحترافي في بث …
Abu Dhabi launches new affordable housing initiative to boost quality of life
In an effort to enhance the real estate landscape and improve the quality of life for its residents, Abu Dhabi is rolling out a new initiative focused on affordable, high-quality housing. Value …
UAE Announces 2025 Eid Al Fitr Holiday for Public Sector
UAE announced that public sector employees will receive three days of holiday for Eid Al Fitr this year, the government confirmed on Monday, Mar. 17. Read More: UAE Residents to Enjoy Up to 5 Days Off …
‘Time to catch up’: UAE’s private sector should prioritise workplace well-being, says human rights chief
Maqsoud Kruse, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Institution, urges UAE’s private sector to catch up with the government’s efforts in prioritizing workplace well-being …