Sharjah will host its first-ever Festival of African Literature in January 2025. Read More: Pakistani Singer Ali Sethi to Attend JashneRekhta in Dubai The festival will take place from Jan. 24 to Jan.
Thumbay Group to set up first private psychiatric and rehab hospital in Sharjah
The Thumbay Psychiatric and Rehabilitation Hospital will be located in Sharjah Healthcare City. It will focus on Innovation and Patient-Centred Care and …
UAE becomes Africa’s largest investor, committing $110 Billion to new projects
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become the largest investor in new business projects in Africa, committing $110 billion to …
Dubai Taxi to expand into UAE, region over the next 5 years
Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) on Thursday announced a strategy to expand geographically into “untapped markets across the UAE and the region” and grow at a double-digit rate across its portfolio. As part …
Ain Dubai Has Officially Reopened After 2 Years
Ain Dubai officially reopened on Thursday, Dec. 26 after two years of undergoing “periodic enhancements”.Read More: Dubai Announces Security Plan For 2025 New Year’s Eve Tickets for the attraction are …
Abu Dhabi Chamber plans to launch 7 new working groups to enhance business ecosystem
The additional working groups span across the various key sectors in Abu Dhabi and the UAE. Current working groups identified more than 126 opportunities for the private sector to develop. Abu Dhabi, …
UAE announces nationwide New Year’s Eve events for workers; how to register
The celebrations — which include sports tournaments, live performances, and raffle draws — will be held at 10 locations across the country …
UAE Companies Will Start Tracking and Reporting Carbon Emissions
The United Arab Emirates will require companies to monitor and report their emissions in an effort to reach a target to become carbon neutral by 2050.
UAE condemns storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli Minister of National Security
ABU DHABI, 26th December, 2024 (WAM) — The UAE has strongly condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Itamar Ben-Gvir, the Israeli Minister of National Security, under the protection of the Israeli …
UAE maintains 2024 momentum with initiatives for development, cultural progress
Plans include Unified UAE Numbers, National Investment Strategy 2031, Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme and more …
UAE will require bigger companies to report carbon emissions
A United Arab Emirates law that requires companies to monitor and report their greenhouse-gas emissions takes effect on December 28. The oil-rich nation seeks to become carbon neutral by 2050.
UAE residents cut Umrah costs by up to 50% with Saudi Arabia’s transit visa, stopover option
Some UAE residents are taking advantage of Saudi Arabia’s stopover visa to perform Umrah while travelling on vacation or business, allowing them to cut cos..
UAE: Al Wathba Dates Festival to kick off January 10
The Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority will host the second edition of the Al Wathba Dates Festival from 10th January to 28th February 2025 in the Al Wathba region of Abu Dhabi as part of the Sheikh Zayed …
Dubai index hits over a decade high again; most Gulf shares down
Dubai’s benchmark stock index surged to its highest level in more than a decade on Thursday, while most other markets in the Gulf were muted as investors braced for fewer rate cuts by the U.S. Federal …
Dubai announces security plan for NYE 2025: 8,530 police officers, 1,145 patrols, major road closures
The security plan, unveiled during a press conference at InterContinental Dubai Festival City, divides the emirate into four operational sectors – North, Central, West, and Maritime – building on last …
Dubai Municipality reveals new public park timings on New Year’s day
Dubai Municipality released the operational timings for public parks and recreational areas on January 1, 2025, …
Abu Dhabi welcomes 4.8mn guests in 2024, cultural visits rise by 21%
The strategy is built around four key pillars: offering and city activation, promotion and marketing, infrastructure and mobility, and visa, licensing, and regulation …