Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of the Sharjah Book Authority, offers his own welcome to this year’s Sharjah International Book Fair, as “we stand at the threshold of a new era in the publishing …
UAE: Tubacex announces Mubadala as strategic partner in $200mln agreement
Tubacex Group, a world leader in advanced industrial solutions for the energy and mobility sectors, today announced the closing of a strategic partnership with Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), …
CEO’s post comparing Singapore & Dubai goes viral
He called Singapore “The billionaire’s hub (in flip-flops)” while dubbing Dubai “The tax-free oasis (in Lamborghinis).” …
You can now kayak with dolphins at SeaWorld Yas Island Abu Dhabi
Seaworld have just launched a kayaking with dolphins experience in Abu Dhabi and another crazy cool new experience you need to try …
Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed mourns Colm McLoughlin, ‘one of the beautiful faces’ of the city
As tributes poured in for Dubai Duty Free’s former CEO Colm McLoughlin, the Ruler of the emirate on Friday joined the community in honouring his memory. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, …
King’s College Hospital London in Dubai introduces groundbreaking technology for safer thyroid surgery
King’s College Hospital London in Dubai is proud to announce the introduction of a revolutionary new technology in thyroid surgery that has been used for t..
UAE: City-sized asteroid approaches Earth; when and how to spot it in Dubai skies
A city-sized asteroid is heading towards Earth this October and it is set to make its closest approach on October …
Dubai startup debuts walk-through blueprint tech for real estate, eyes NEOM, Red Sea megaprojects in Saudi push
The company’s strategic entry into the Middle East comes through a partnership between Calas and two prominent regional investors from the UAE and Saudi Arabia …
Travelling to the US from Abu Dhabi just got a lot easier
Ready to skip the U.S. customs slog? Abu Dhabi Airports and Etihad Airways just made travelling to the States a breeze with their new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) preclearance facility at …
Abu Dhabi Airports Opens New U.S. Customs Facility
Abu Dhabi Airports has announced the official transition of the United States Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) Preclearance facility to Zayed International Airport (AUH). The new, state-of-the-a …
Last chance for UAE overstayers as visa amnesty deadline extended
The UAE’s visa amnesty has been extended to 31 December … director of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security. He said the initiative has drawn a strong response, …
EWEC receives three bids for 1.5 GW solar park in Abu Dhabi
Emirates Water and Electricity Co. (EWEC) will review proposals from Engie, a consortium of EDF Renewables and Korean Western Power (Kowepo), and a consortium of Jinko Power and Jera for its fourth …
UAE extends visa amnesty deadline for overstayers
United Arab Emirates (UAE) extends its visa amnesty programme for two more months, giving overstayers a final chance to regularise their status without penalties.
Colm McLoughlin, Irishman who led Dubai Duty Free to become an airport retail giant, dies at age 81
Colm McLoughlin, an Irishman who landed in the deserts of the United Arab Emirates and helped lead Dubai Duty Free into becoming an airport retail behemoth generating billions of dollars a year, has d …
Two new Salik toll gates open in Dubai on November 24 – including Al Khail Road
This should help ease Dubai traffic… There will be two new Salik toll gates on the Dubai roads as of November 24, this will take the total number of toll gates in Dubai from eight to 10. These gates …
Bank of Baroda UAE and Meydan Free Zone sign deal to boost support for SMEs
Bank of Baroda UAE has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Meydan Free Zone, one of the world’s largest digital free zones for business setup s..
Cardano Summit 2024 Concludes Successfully in Dubai with Major Industry Announcements
The fourth annual Cardano Summit 2024 has concluded in Dubai, bringing together over 1000 industry leaders, developers, and blockchain enthusiasts.