The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has received the first of a further two Airbus A330 Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft ordered in 2021. The manufacturer announced the delivery to the UAE Air …
O’Neill urged to intervene as Co Tyrone man detained in Dubai over online review
Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill has been urged to intervene after a Co Tyrone man was arrested in the UAE over an online review he posted. Craig Ballentine, 33, from Cookstown, was …
Dubai to launch first aerial taxi vertiport in 2026; check details here
Dubai is moving closer to becoming the first city with urban air transport. The city approved the construction of its first aerial taxi vertiport. The vertiport will be located near Dubai …
Dubai: Vehicle catches fire on Sheikh Zayed Road, causes nearly 2km-traffic jam
A vehicle caught fire in the middle of Sheikh Zayed Road near Emirates Metro Station and Crowne Plaza Hotel on Wednesday afternoon.Heavy traffic was reported on the lane heading towards Abu Dhabi from …
Dubai: 32 deaths due to sudden car swerving in 2024, reveal police
A total of 32 lives were lost this year in road accidents across Dubai due to sudden swerving by motorists, a Dubai Police official confirmed to Khaleej Times on Wednesday. This alarming statistic …
Woman from Telangana found hanging in house in Dubai
According to sources, Yennamaneni Supriya (35), from Jagtial was found hanging from the ceiling fan at her house in the United Arab Emirates.
First phase of Dubai Exhibition Centre expansion valued at $2.7bln
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has initiated the first phase of the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) expansion at Expo City Dubai, with enabling works and piling contracts now completed, and main …
‘Dubai Code for Ports’ to boost maritime capacity
The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has announced the launch of a pioneering project, the ‘Dubai Code for Ports,’ the first of its kind globally. This comprehensive technical guide …
Abu Dhabi’s $1 Trillion Fund Rejigs Strategy to Speed Up Deals
Abu Dhabi’s $1 trillion wealth fund is embracing a more scientific approach to investing, leaning more on its own quant team to speed up decision-making as it seeks to bolster returns.
Abu Dhabi supports SMEs with international expansion to Saudi, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Egypt, US, India and Canada
Abu Dhabi is supporting SMEs in the emirate to expand internationally as it looks to enhance global trade and enterprise from within the city. The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s (ADDED …
Abu Dhabi Catalyst Partners, Investindustrial partner to drive regional growth
The strategic partnership between ADCP and Investindustrial aligns with the UAE’s goals to foster innovation, attract foreign investment, and boost job creation within ADGM …
Abu Dhabi Caps Private School Fee Hikes at 15%
Private schools in Abu Dhabi are now required to meet specific criteria before increasing tuition fees, even in extraordinary cases, under a new education policy from the Department of Education and …
FAB to introduce UAE end-of-service benefits fund as gratuity alternative
FAB has received initial approval to make End of Service Benefits Funds available to UAE-based companies, giving employees the opportunity to grow their end of service benefits through the new …
‘I need it desperately’: Dubai expat wins $1 million after 10 years of buying Duty Free tickets
Two groups of Indian expats bagged the $1-million Dubai Duty Free (DDF) grand prize in the last two draws, it was announced on Wednesday. In the latest draw held on Wednesday, 55-year-old Dubai …
Dubai Marina tower residents ‘locked out’ after new facial ID system? Tenants clarify viral claims
Some residents of Dubai’s Marina Crown tower took to social media to share complaints about being locked out of their apartments after the facilities manag..
Where does Rory McIlroy have to finish at the 2024 DP World Tour Championship to win the Race to Dubai?
McIlroy holds a big lead at the top of the rankings but could still be overtaken by one man at the DP World Tour Championship.
Justin Whitehouse: ‘UAE Is Open for Business for Crypto Fintechs’
The UAE has exempted cryptocurrencies from VAT Law, retroactively applying the change to 2018, enhancing its appeal as a crypto hub.