The lucrative Asia Cup is set to be played in the United Arab Emirates with officials remaining hopeful a cancellation can be avoided amid India and Pakistan tension.
Abu Dhabi oil giant, Carlyle lob $30b takeover bid for Santos
The board of the oil and gas producer have given a preliminary thumbs-up to the offer, which represents a premium of 28 per cent to Friday’s closing price.
Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc bids $19bn to take over Australia’s Santos
Adelaide-based Santos said that XRG, comprised of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company and US private equity fund Carlyle, had tabled an indicative cash offer of …
UAE on track to hit $1.1tn trade target 4 years early as non-oil sector booms: Sheikh Mohammed
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashi Al Maktoum said: “The UAE’s non-oil foreign trade saw growth of 18.6 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of this year, reaching AED835bn ($227.5bn/global average is …
UAE’s 2031 non-oil foreign trade target will be achieved in 2 yrs: Sheikh Mohammed
Sheikh Mohammed reaffirmed the country’s economic trajectory under the leadership of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan …
New initiative: How UAE is enhancing the quality of life for senior citizens, expats
The launch reflects the UAE’s long-term goal of making government services more accessible, empathetic, and inclusive — particularly for the country’s ageing population …
UAE showcases efforts in driving inclusion of People of Determination in all areas at COSP18
The UAE participated in the 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties (COSP18) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), held at the United Nations Headquarters in …
3.5 mn Captagon pills seized in major Sharjah Police operation
In a high-level operation named “Bottom of Darkness,” Sharjah Police, in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Police and the Federal Anti-Narcotics Department at the Ministry of Interior, successfully foiled a …
UAE: Ban on heavy vehicles to Abu Dhabi Island via Al Maqta Bridge
Earlier, the authorities announced that heavy vehicles would not be allowed to use Abu Dhabi’s roads during certain hours, which constitute peak traffic times.
UAE non-oil foreign trade to grow to Dhs4tr by 2031, four years ahead of schedule: Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that the UAE, under the …
Mohammed bin Rashid: Our goal to grow UAE non-oil foreign trade to AED 4 trillion by 2031 will be achieved within two years
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh …
Dubai: Man jailed, to be deported for making illegal purchases with stolen credit card
A Dubai court has sentenced an Arab man to one month in prison, fined him Dh7,596, ordered the confiscation of the device used in the crime, and ruled for his deportation after he was found guilty of …
Non-oil sector propels UAE’s GDP to nearly Dh1.8 trillion in 2024
The UAE’s economy registered a growth of 4.0 per cent in real gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, reaching Dh1.776 trillion, underscoring the resilience and dynamism of the country’s non-oil sectors …
Massive Fire Engulfs 67-Story Apartment Building with Nearly 4,000 Residents, Took 6 Hours to Contain: ‘It Was Terrifying’
A large apartment fire broke out in Dubai in the Dubai Marina on the evening of June 13. All 3,820 residents of the 67-story building were safely evacuated, though many will now be living in temporary …
Dubai Announces Flexible Summer Hours for Gov’t Employees
Summer just got a little cooler for Dubai’s government employees. The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has officially announced the return of the ‘Our Flexible Summer’ initiative, of …
Abu Dhabi reinforces global leadership in healthcare innovation with high-level US visit
Abu Dhabi (DoH), is set to embark on a strategic mission to the United States from 14th to 21st. The visit reaffirms Abu Dhabi’s global leadership in healthcare innovation and reflects its broader …
UAE leads globally in metrology as pillar of innovation, economic competitiveness
The UAE continues to advance its efforts to build a knowledge-based economy rooted in innovation and advanced technology, with metrology, the science of measurement, emerging as a key enabler of the …