Chairing the first Cabinet meeting of the year, the UAE Vice-President shares a series of achievements that showed the country’s remarkable growth in 2024 …
Dubai real estate market sets all-time record throughout 2024
Dubai’s real estate market has had a record-breaking year, with new milestones being set throughout 2024, culminated in an all-time peak of …
Mohammed says 2024 was the most remarkable economic year in UAE’s history
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has chaired the UAE Cabinet’s first meeting of 2025 …
UAE reviews major 2025 achievements: Foreign trade tops $762.3bn, 150m airport passengers, 80% of laws updated, FDI over $35bn
The UAE’s GDP is projected to exceed AED1.7tn ($463bn) for the first time, with foreign trade surpassing AED2.8tn ($762.4bn). Non-oil exports are expected to exceed AED540bn ($147bn), imports more …
‘The Real Housewives of Dubai’ Star Reveals the Show Is Reportedly Cancelled After Production Pause
Caroline Brooks of The Real Housewives of Dubai revealed in a social media post that the show is reportedly cancelled.
UAE President issues Emiri Decree appointing Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Energy
In his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued an Emiri Decree …
Dubai: Some restaurants expect costs to rise as second phase of single-use plastic ban begins
One eatery says that making the switch from plastic will drive up costs, some of which they may have to pass on to customers …
Dubai property market likely to keep flourishing in 2025; highest quarterly sales ever seen in Q4-24
During the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, the real estate sector in Dubai achieved the highest quarterly sales ever, with more than AED 142.7 billion after the highest monthly sales ever recorded in …
Sharjah: No deaths recorded during New Year Eve celebrations, says police
Sharjah Police on Thursday announced that it had recorded zero fatalities during the New Year Eve 2025 celebrations. The authority implemented a security and traffic plan which saw a successful run …
OMODA & JAECOO expands UAE presence with MAHY Khoory Automotive
OMODA & JAECOO strengthens its UAE market presence through a strategic second distributor agreement, marking continued expansion in the region. The partnership with MAHY Khoory Automotive ensures …
Dubai classroom to Silicon Valley: 20-year-old launches AI startup after dropping out of prestigious university
At school, the Indian expat was not only a standout student academically, but also ranked first in the UAE Math Olympiad …
The UAE public holidays law explained: Why you could get more time off this year
And a recent tweak to the UAE public holidays law means that the dream of more time off could become a reality this year. As of Wednesday January 1 in 2025, UAE public holidays are transferable if …
Suqia UAE’s Board of Trustees reviews efforts to support the UAE’s pioneering position in strengthening sustainable water security globally
Dubai, UAE: The Board of Trustees of the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE) held its fourth meeting in 2024, chaired by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The meeting has …
Dubai is no longer just for influencers – and it’s my new favourite winter destination
When Instagram is awash with yachts, luxury shopping, and a skyline where everything is perceived as bigger and better, there’s little wonder Dubai has earned a reputation as the influencer capital of …
Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival to commence on Monday
The 21st Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival will run from 6th to 12th January, featuring over 70 poets, literary critics, and media personalities from across the Arab world and several African nations.
UAE: Mesmerizing fireworks light up for New Year 2025 in Dubai, UAE
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – December 31, 2024 On December 31, 2024, in Dubai, UAE, @elisaxna shared a video of a magnificent fireworks display. In celebration of the New Year, the Burj Khalifa, the …
Inside Sharjah’s oldest majlis: 200-year-old house is a community hub for retirees, visitors
The emirate’s government restored the house and converted it into a formal council space, complete with provisions for tea, electricity and water …