Wearing short dresses in public is considered inappropriate for women in socially conservative Pakistan. However, a video viewed tens of thousands of times alongside claims it shows women in the …
UAE’s Drydocks World expands operations with new multimillion-dollar fabrication yard
Drydocks officially opened its multimillion-dollar South Yard— a 75,000 square metres facility, which would enable it to execute multiple large-scale projects simultaneously …
Italian ship ‘Amerigo Vespucci’ arrives in Abu Dhabi
Amerigo Vespucci, the Italian Navy’s historic and iconic Training Ship, Ambassador of UNESCO, UNICEF and Italy, stops in the UAE for the first time in its 93-year history. It wi …
In pictures: 5 times ex-India PM Manmohan Singh met UAE leaders, forged stronger ties
Dr Singh praised the labour laws of the Emirates and described the country as hospitable and safe for all residents …
Sharjah Archaeology Authority’s exhibition concludes in Japan
The Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) successfully concluded the “Mleiha: An Arabian Kingdom on the Silk Road” exhibition, held from July 6 to December 15 at Miho Museum in Japan. Held under the …
UAE: Italian ship ‘Amerigo Vespucci’ arrives in Abu Dhabi
During its stay in Abu Dhabi, from December 27-31, the ship will bring its festive Villaggio Italia to Port Zayed’s Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal …
Sharjah to Host Festival of African Literature in January
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.