Abu Dhabi is making big moves to become even more bike-friendly! The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) is expanding its network of cycling and pedestrian pathways, making it easier than …
Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre recorded $15.9bn of transactions in 2024
The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) has reported a 24.2 per cent increase in real estate transactions in 2024 compared to the previous year. The emirate’s real estate market continues to …
Abu Dhabi firm buys Hellenic Healthcare for €2.2b, expands to Cyprus and Greece
Abu Dhabi’s Pure Health Holding has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Hellenic Healthcare Group (HHG), valuing the healthcare provider at €2.2 billion, marking a significant expansion into Cyprus …
Abu Dhabi’s Lunate to acquire minority stake in ADNOC Gas Pipelines from Snam
Lunate, an Abu Dhabi-based global alternative investment manager with $105 billion in assets under management, announced it is to acquire a minority stake in ADNOC Gas Pipelines. Lunate will acquire …
UAE strides towards digital payments, but 23% of transactions are in cash
The UAE is coming closer to being a cashless society even though some transactions resist digital transformation …
Sharjah Creative Quarter enhances Sharjah’s culture: Hoor Al Qasimi
Staff Reporter Sharjah has announced a new landmark project, Sharjah Creative Quarter (SCQ), designed by award-winning architectural …
SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi and The Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center welcome over 100 CNN Academy students from around the world
CNN Academy enjoyed a visit to SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and learned about the Center’s marine conservation and rescue efforts …
Abu Dhabi set to become the world’s first fully AI-Powered government by 2027
With a 13 billion USD investment, the emirate’s ambitious digital strategy will transform government operations through AI, cloud computing, and automation, paving the way for a new era of governance.
Unlikely foes: Egypt and the UAE’s hidden battle for Sudan
Despite shared history and mutual interests, Cairo and Abu Dhabi find themselves at odds in this brutal civil war …
Chinese New Year food: Menus and buffets for every budget in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
As Chinese New Year kicks off on Wednesday, restaurants in Abu Dhabi and Dubai have rolled out the red carpet to welcome the year of the snake. A number of eateries are offering limited-time set menus …
Abu Dhabi National Hotels unit acquires Food Nation Catering
Abu Dhabi National Hotels’ subsidiary, ADNH Catering, has acquired 100% of the share capital of Food Nation Catering Services, as part of efforts to boost revenues in high-growth sectors.
UAE firms developing strategies to adopt AI technology, massive investments readied but talent shortfall a concern
The report highlights that despite increasing urgency in deployment and investment, businesses in the UAE face challenges in adopting, deploying, and fully leveraging AI. The Index is based on a …
Dubai’s Emirates NBD posts flat Q4 profit as investment offsets higher income
Emirates NBD , Dubai’s biggest bank by assets, reported on Wednesday a flat fourth-quarter net profit as investment to “drive future growth” offset higher income and lower impairment charges, it said.
UAE: Several women fall for fake designer bags, lose thousands of dirhams in social media scam
Multiple women in the UAE were duped into purchasing counterfeit designer bags sold by a European woman through social media platforms. The woman is facing accusations from several buyers who claimed …
Sharjah Chamber launches ‘Business Impact’ podcast at ACRES 2025
The Podcast aims to highlight the importance of Sharjah as a strategic destination for business management and investment in the region.
DeepSeek vs ChatGPT in UAE: Will new AI model spark price wars? What residents, experts think
Residents in the UAE have found China’s AI sensation DeepSeek to provide responses that “feel more natural” and less repetitive, unlike its rival ChatGPT. However, some residents could not download it …
UAE: How AI can help find best spots for cloud seeding, tackle water scarcity
AI can contribute to tackling water scarcity in the region by enhancing weather modification through optimising techniques, improving predictions, and reducing unintended consequences. This idea was …