The third quarter (Q3) recorded an increase in construction activity with around 12,000 and 600 units handed over in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, respectively. Although this represents a significant increase …
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Gardener in Dubai ‘murders’ ailing Emirati, death penalty sought
The Dubai Public Prosecution has demanded the death penalty for a gardener who allegedly strangled an Emirati man to death with a piece of cloth over previous verbal brawls. The Dubai Court of First …
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See how Dubai residents are building immunity to fight COVID-19
Dubai: In times of COVID-19 when stress and fear can compromise your immunity, we are all looking for a single shot one a month or once a fortnight that can work as a kind of magic potion that not …
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UAE’s Sheikh Abdullah inspects Hindu temple site in Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAEs Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, inspected the site of Abu Dhabis first ever Hindu temple and reviewed its construction progress …
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‘Hello You’: Israeli-UAE Joint Song A YouTube Hit
The scene cuts from Dubai to Tel Aviv, the lyrics switch from Arabic to Hebrew to English and the song is a slightly kitsch electro-pop duet by artists who, for now, remain apart. The normalisation of …
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Coronavirus news bulletin: UAE records highest-ever cases; docs urge caution
Here’s a round-up of all the latest Covid-19 developments you need to know: UAE reports 1,538 Covid-19 cases, 1,411 recoveries, 4 deaths The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Saturday reported …
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Dubai’s RTA resumes Global Village bus, Abra services amid precautionary measures
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has decided to resume operations of four bus routes that serve the Global Village from the start of its new season. The RTA will also resume the electric …
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Emirati minister of tolerance accused of ‘serious sexual assault’ by the organiser of the Hay literary festival in Abu Dhabi who says Sheikh ‘assaulted her on Valentine’s Day’
Caitlin McNamara says she was attacked by Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan, 69, on Valentine’s Day earlier this year in Abu Dhabi, while she was there organising the Hay festival.
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Inshallah, Hayom: Getting Down To Business After The Abraham Accord Between Israel And The UAE
With the new openings of the Abraham Accord between Israel and the UAE, we are seeing the early stages of the Gartner Hype Cycle play out at the nexus of global diplomacy and business. With a flurry …
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UAE weather: Cloudy skies in Fujairah, increase in humidity at night
UAE residents can expect partly cloudy skies and an increase in humidity at night. According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), today’s skies are looking fair to partly cloudy at times, with …
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Asset management to boost water sustainabiity in UAE’s Ras Al Khaiman
Implementing Infor’s EAM solution is a first step for this wastewater utility to begin its transformation into a sustainable digital water company.
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Photos: You can now take a trip to the ‘moon’ from Al Quoz in Dubai
One of the emirate’s experiential play museums now has its own full Moon to entice visitors. Measuring an incredible five metres in diameter, the giant awe-inspiring moon, titled ‘Museum of the Moon’ …
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UFC on ESPN+ 38: Best photos from Abu Dhabi
Check out these photos from the fights at UFC on ESPN+ 38 at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. (Fight and venue photos courtesy of the UFC via Getty Images) (Gallery will update throughout the event.) …
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Canada’s Robertson dominates in UFC decision win in Abu Dhabi
Robertson used her superior grappling skills to dominate Brazil’s Poliano Botelho en route to a unanimous decision win Saturday night on a UFC Fight Night card.
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UFC on ESPN+ 38: Official scorecards from Abu Dhabi
Check out the official scorecards from all 11 fights at UFC on ESPN+ 38 at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. (Gallery will be updated throughout the event.) …
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Flying soon: Wizz Air Abu Dhabi receives air operator certificate
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the newest national airline of the UAE, has officially received its air operator certificate (AOC) from the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). Receiving the AOC completes …
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Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways launches Hebrew website
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) airline Etihad has launched a new Hebrew-language website, offering a range of services and information for Israeli customers seeking to visit the country or their …
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