SHARJAH, 12th May, 2025 (WAM) — The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced that its 15-year journey of sustainable development has resulted in the completion of 52 …
Has Disney sold its soul with its Abu Dhabi theme park?
However, there are obvious design implications when it comes to building a theme park in Abu Dhabi. Orlando gets hot, but summer temperatures in the United Arab Emirates can pass 50°C (122°F). As a …
UAE signs agreements worth more than $5 billion with Kazakhstan, minister says
The United Arab Emirates signed 22 agreements worth more than $5 billion with Kazakhstan, UAE’s Minister of Foreign Trade Thani Al Zeyoudi said on X.
Sultan bin Ahmed attends opening of 2nd Sharjah International Education Conference
H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah, attended the opening of the 2nd Sharjah International Education Conference on …
Watch 9,000 drones form Cinderella Castle in sky at Disneyland Abu Dhabi’s opening
Drones are now painting a magical show across the night sky. Recently, a record-breaking drone light show was exhibited by Dubai’s company Lumasky for the opening celebration of Disneyland Abu Dhabi.
Adio and Japan’s Mizuho sign pact to channel investment in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office has teamed up with Mizuho, one of Japan’s biggest financial services groups, to channel and fast-track Japanese investments into Abiu Dhabi’s fast-growing economy.The …
Will Disneyland Abu Dhabi be outdoors or indoors?
Miral Group CEO Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi added that, like other Yas Island hits (hi, Warner Bros. World), Disney will be indoors, but he also called it the most advanced park in the Disney portfolio.
S&P Sees UAE Issuing $18 Billion in Local Currency Debt in 2025
The UAE federal government and individual emirates are expected to issue a combined $18 billion in local currency loans this year as part of efforts to build a domestic debt yield curve, repay …
Abu Dhabi shuts down restaurant serving Bengali food for posing threat to health
A restaurant serving Bengali food has been ordered to close down by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority for violating food safety laws and posing a direct threat to public health.
With Israel ties on the table, UAE offers Saudis an example
US President Donald Trump’s Gulf tour this week will take him to Saudi Arabia, which he would like see recognise Israel, and the neighbouring UAE which has benefitted from Israeli ties but also …
UAE Cybersecurity Council and e& UAE to launch Al Ain Innovation Centre for emerging tech and entrepreneurship
Centre will serve as a national hub for applied research, emerging technologies, and entrepreneurship in support of the UAE’s innovation agenda …
How UAE is shifting gears to lead Middle East’s EV revolution
Ambitious climate targets, expanding charging infrastructure, and a growing range of vehicles at various price points are driving this EV revolution. EVs made up 13% of total car …
UAE climbs human development rankings; life expectancy and education impress
The UAE has maintained its leading position among countries with “very high human development” climbing 11 spots globally in the 2025 Human Development Index (HDI) report issued by the United Nations …
HashKey lands crypto exchange license in the UAE
Asian HashKey Group (HashKey), a digital assets infrastructure and crypto assets service provider, has finalized its crypto exchange and crypto dealer license in the UAE, from Dubai’s Virtual Asset …
Kazakhstan, UAE Sign Over $5 Billion in Agreements During Crown Prince’s Visit
ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed the signing of more than 20 commercial agreements worth $5 billion during the official visit of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin …
Sharjah Asset Management and Kalba Municipal Council discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation
Sultan Al Ketbi, Chief Officer Al Jubail and Sharjah Livestock Markets, Youssef Al Zaabi, Managing Director of the Food and Hospitality Sector, and Hilal Al Naqbi, Manger of Eastern Region Markets, …
Take note of dish: Abu Dhabi residents could be fined Dhs4,000
Stay updated… If you’ve been following whatson.ae lately, you’ll have noticed our pieces on new fines introduced in the UAE capital such as this one for car owners, and also this one. Now, Abu Dhabi’s …