The camp, which will run until 11th May, forms part of the Sharjah Sports Council’s broader plan to prepare for the Asian Games, scheduled to take place in the Kingdom of Bahrain this October. The …
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi meets Saudi Crown Prince on sidelines of Gulf–US Summit in Riyadh
H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met, today, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince an …
Abu Dhabi hosts ADMAF-SeMA exhibition showcasing evolution of Korea’s avant-garde contemporary art scene
Taking place at Manarat Al Saadiyat from 16 May to 30 June 2025, the historic exhibition marks the first large-scale showcase of Korean contemporary art in the GCC region and the inaugural project in …
UAE hits record May temperature of 51.6C
The United Arab Emirates breached its May temperature record for the second day in a row, hitting 51.6 degrees Celsius on Saturday, within touching distance of the highest ever temperature recorded …
UAE begins preparations to host 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
ABU DHABI, 19th May, 2025 (WAM) — Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice, on Sunday chaired the first preparatory meeting of the Higher Committee overseeing the UAE’s hosting of …
UAE President: Our Armed Forces’ humanitarian work reflects noble values of Founding Father, Rulers
ABU DHABI, 5th May, 2025 (WAM) — President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has affirmed that the unification of the UAE Armed Forces is an occasion cherished by the people of the UAE …
UAE to launch new ‘Visit Visa’ for job seekers, short-term work in June 2025
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will introduce a new visit visa category effective June 30, 2025, allowing skilled professionals to …
Disney plans for theme park in UAE faces backlash from LGBT activists
Disney’s history of championing LGBT causes in the U.S. amplifies the controversial move to the UAE. The company has promoted rainbow-themed merchandise for LGBT pride month, hosted Pride Nites at its …
Bradley Mtall claims he purchased land with KSh 5 million he earned in Dubai
Bradley Mtall paraded five acres of land he claimed he had purchased. The tall man said that he had invested KSh 5 million he got from a deal he signed in Dubai.
Finastra highlights future of frictionless banking at Dubai Fintech Summit
Finastra software powers nearly 8,100 financial institutions worldwide, including 45 of the top 50 global banks.
Bodour Al Qasimi explores cultural cooperation between Sharjah, Paris
Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has recently conducted a visit to the Bibliothèque nationale de France (National Library of France) in Paris; one …
Weekly Startup Funding News: Indian startups raised $232 Mn this week; from CloudSEK to Mythik
After weeks of tepid activity, India’s startup ecosystem sprang back to life between May 19 and 24, 2025, with a strong influx of capital, renewed investor confidence, and a flurry of IPO and fund …
UAE: Social media platform X down? Hundreds of users report outage
As of 4.33pm, the website showed 393 reports from users and the most reported problems were on the app with 53%, while 29% users had issues logging in. About 18% had issues accessing the website.
Molly-Mae Hague in terrifying hospital dash after Dubai holiday with Tommy Fury
Love Island star and influencer Molly-Mae Hague revealed she rushed to hospital after landing in the UK following her trip to Dubai with Tommy Fury over fears she had a blood clot …
Power 100 – Mohammed Hassan Omran
Still the most prominent telecommunications carrier in the region, Etisalat of the United Arab Emirates is headed by chairman Mohammed Omran, whose rank has moved down from its position in the top 30s …
iZOOlogic Unveils New Cyber Threat Intelligence Suite at GISEC 2025 in Dubai
VMPLDubai [UAE], May 24: iZOOlogic, a leading global cybersecurity firm, proudly announced the launch of its enhanced Cyber Threat Intelligence product suite at GISEC Global 2025, the Middle East’s …
Ready-unit sales boost Abu Dhabi property market activity in April
A recovery in April of Abu Dhabi’s property market was fuelled by a surge in ready-unit sales, amid strong demand in the UAE, a report has shown. Total transactions in the UAE capital rose by 8 per …