Abu Dhabi-based clean energy giant Masdar has signed an agreement with the Georgian Energy Development Fund (GEDF) to develop a solar power project in the country, with a capacity of up to 100 …
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UAE nixes deal with US to buy F-35 fighter planes
The US faced a major blow as UAE suspended talks to buy the 50 Lockheed F-35 US fighter jets worth USD 23 billion This is a major setback for the US both econo …
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UAE – Gargash Group, Gac Motor Marks Successful 2021, Launched Two New Models & Outlines Roadmap for 2022
Gargash Motors, one of the largest distributors of premium and luxury cars in the UAE, and China’s leading auto brand GAC Motor, today shared their 2021 milestones and the new initiatives developed …
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WATCH: Ahmad Skaik maps out his future in golf while flying the UAE flag
It has been quite a year for UAE golf’s poster boy and No. 1 Ahmad Skaik — including a certain moment in the global spotlight on the European Tour. Now the 24-year-old has set his sights on bigger …
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Sony MEA launches WF-C500 truly wireless earbuds for exceptional listening experience
Sony Middle East & Africa has announced the latest addition of WF-C500 earbuds to its truly wireless segment. With eas …
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U.N. Power Broker Jeffrey Sachs Took Millions From the UAE to Research “Well-Being”
In 2018, while conducting research for a dissertation on the UAE’s security strategy, Hedges was detained by Emirati police. In his telling, he spent seven months in a windowless room, sedated with a …
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Emirates delivers premium lounge experience with re-opening of over 20 airport lounges across its network
In line with the restoration of Emirates’ network and upsurge in travel demand, passengers traveling in premium cabins as well as Skywards members in select membership tiers will have access to more …
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Commercial Bank of Dubai, first bank in ME to launch an NFT collection
Commercial Bank of Dubai, one of the leading banks in the UAE, is hosting an NFT art exhibition at its Digital Lab in DIFC. The …
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Serco report: Soft facilities management in the UAE healthcare sector can save the government up to 30%
Serco’s CEO Phil Malem shares his vision for outsourcing services in the UAE after report suggests outsourcing can reduce risks of project failure, provide staffing flexibility, increase safety throug …
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Explainer: What is the new UAE-approved Sinopharm protein vaccine?
The United Arab Emirates has approved emergency use of Sinopharm’s protein-based COVID-19 vaccine and it will be available to the public as a booster dose …
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New Chinese Covid-19 vaccine targeting multiple variants is approved in UAE
Second-generation’ jab will be used in UAE as a booster after study finds it can stimulate antibodies against Covid-19, including unspecified ‘major variants’.
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Dubai’s Largest Desalination Plant on course for Timely completion
Utico today stated that the record breaking world’s lowest water tariff project, the Hassyan Sea Water Reverse Osmosis (SWR …
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Expo 2020 Dubai: Breaking new ground with Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion
At the Expo 2020 Dubai, one pavilion sits amidst winding pathways, shaded enclaves and verdant gardens that are speckled with flora and fauna from the surrounding deserts. It’s a self-contained …
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UAE ready for investment in Afghanistan: MoFA
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed its readiness to invest in developing Afghanistan’s trade and economy. The U …
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UAE: Omicron causes spike in COVID-19 cases
The highly transmissible omicron variant of COVID-19 has been causing a spike in cases in the United Arab Emirates since early December. Solely this Tuesday (28), there were 1,846 new cases and one …
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Dubai engineer fined Dh5,000 for flying drone without permit
Dubai: An engineer has been fined Dh5,000 by a Dubai court for flying a drone without permission. According to the Dubai Misdemeanour Court, the engineer took pictures and videos with the drone over …
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Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Dubai (BHX – DXB)
When can I travel from Birmingham to Dubai again? Dubai currently has moderate travel restrictions for travellers from Birmingham. You can travel there, but you’ll have to quarantine on your return.
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