DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — American rapper Macklemore said he canceled an upcoming October concert in Dubai over the United Arab Emirates’ role “in the ongoing genocide and humanitarian crisis …
2 UAE citizens among 4 dead in Oman hiking accident
Al Mansouri, a former UAE handball player and javelin champion, and Al Jarraf, a dedicated adventurer, were both well-known for their passion for adventure sports. Flash floods in Oman: Four dead, one …
US rapper Macklemore cancels Dubai gig over alleged UAE role in Sudan war
US rapper Macklemore has announced he is cancelling an upcoming show in Dubai over the UAE’s involvement in the conflict in Sudan, charges the Gulf state has denied. “I have decided to cancel my …
Demand for short term rentals soars in Dubai
Short term rentals in Dubai are reshaping the rental market, with a 30 per cent increase in demand compared to this time last year, data shows. Industry experts say that the trend is revolutionising …
Community Spirit Shines as Volunteers Unite in Abu Dhabi to Pack 10,000 School Kits with Dubai Cares and Aldar
A remarkable show of community support saw over 400 dedicated volunteers, including 100 volunteers from Aldar, come …
UAE non-oil foreign trade hits all-time high of over Dh1.3 trillion in first half of 2024
The UAE achieved a major milestone as it hit an all-time high of Dh1.395 billion in non-oil foreign trade. The announcement came from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime …
UAE non-oil foreign trade hits all-time high of Dhs1.395 trillion in H1 2024: Mohammed Bin Rashid
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that the UAE under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al …
Sheikh Mohammed: UAE on track to hit Dh3 trillion in non-oil foreign trade by the end of this year
UAE non-oil foreign trade increases 11.2% year-on-year in first six months of 2024 Sheikh Mohammed announced that the UAE’s exports in the first half of 2024 have matched the full-year output …
UAE teachers open up about being bullied by students
Kindergarten teacher Ruth* belongs to that rare breed of people who truly love their job. The Fujairah resident has spent most of her career working with young children who bring her joy. “When a …
UAE joins final UN Secretary-General’s Critical Energy Transition Minerals panel in Kenya
Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, participated at the United Nation’s Critical Energy Transition Minerals (CETM) Panel held in Nairobi, Kenya, …
Russia, Ukraine set to swap 115 prisoners each, UAE official says
Russia and Ukraine are set to exchange 115 prisoners each on Saturday after negotiations mediated by the United Arab Emirates, an Emirati official said, the first such prisoner swap since Ukraine …
How safe is the material used for cloud seeding in the UAE?
UAE sets global precedent in using cloud seeding material made through nanotechnology Hygroscopic flares are attached to an aircraft during a cloud seeding flight operated by the National Centre of …
Abu Dhabi Housing Authority Introduces 3D Virtual Home Tours
The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADAH) has partnered with leading UAE digital tech company NNTC to offer 3D virtual tours of its properties. This new feature allows users to explore and interact with …
School bus rules in UAE: Full list of safety regulations for parents, drivers, students
After a long summer break, schools all over the UAE are set to reopen on Monday, August 26. It means change of routines for students as well as parents as they return to ‘school mode’ after the holidays. And while some parents prefer to drop off and …
Air Force Vet, Brother Sentenced To Jail In Dubai After Reportedly Being ‘Drugged’ At Yacht Party
An Air Force veteran and his brother were sentenced to jail in the United Arab Emirates last week after reportedly …
UAE Leaders Extend Greetings to Ukraine on Independence Day
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other high-ranking officials sent congratulatory messages to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Ukraine’s Independence Day.
Cloud-seeding in the UAE: How scientists are increasing rainfall in the country
UAE is advancing cloud-seeding science to increase the chances of rainfall in the country. In recent years, the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) has used core-shell NaCl-TiO2 (CNST) seeding material throughout its cloud-seeding operations, or rather a specific type of hygroscopic material with two main ingredients.