Sharjah24: The “Sharjah Age-Friendly Programme” at the Sharjah Social Services Department has launched the participation guide for the fifth cycle of the Age-Friendly Institutions Initiative. This …
Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc Sells $935 Million Shares in Drilling Unit
The United Arab Emirates’ main oil company sold $935 million worth of shares in a secondary offering of its drilling unit in a rare such deal for the region.
Abu Dhabi’s Shorooq Eyes $100 Million Fund with South Korean Backing
Abu Dhabi-based technology investor Shorooq Partners reached the initial close of its second private credit fund with backing from regional and Korean investors, underscoring the growing ties between …
Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi on Track for Completion in 2025
Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has reaffirmed that Saadiyat Cultural District, along with its cultural institutions, is on track for completion in 2025, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. Saadiyat …
When is Eid al Adha 2024 in Abu Dhabi? Predicted Eid dates for UAE
Eid al Adha 2024 is expected to officially fall in mid-June – meaning the UAE’s next major public holiday is not far away. So far this year, we’ve celebrated New Year’s Day on January 1, while Eid al …
The Highly Anticipated HUAWEI MateBook X Pro Hits Shelves in the UAE
Huawei’s latest flagship laptop, the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro, is now available in the UAE. This ultralight powerhouse, weighing …
Review: Emirates A380 business class from Dubai to London Heathrow
This is our review of Emirates business class on a refurbished A380. 22 aircraft, including mine, have seen new finishes, fabrics and technology installed.
UAE: Most employees have a second job or business, expert says
In the UAE private sector, it is not uncommon for employees to have a side hustle. Recruitment experts said that it is important for employees and job-seekers to discuss this with potential employers …
Microsoft’s UAE deal could transfer key US chips, AI technology abroad
US officials have said that AI systems could pose national security risks, for example by making it easier to engineer chemical, biological and nuclear weapons …
UAE: More companies offering bonuses as ‘key tool’ to retain talent
Several companies in the UAE are willing to shell out bonuses to attract and retain talent, according to recruitment experts in the country.“Employers in the country and the region are increasingly …
10-year Blue Visa in UAE: Which jobs could get you the long-term residency
UAE ‘Blue Residency’ announced recently could create hundreds of job opportunities for those who care about the environment, experts have sai..
READY, FIRE, AIM: Hope is the Most Profitable Business
In the New International Version of the Bible, the word “hope” appears 159 times, so a more “hopeful” book, perhaps, than the Quran. But the word “profit” appears only 17 times in the Bible — …
Exclusive: Microsoft’s UAE deal could transfer key U.S. chips and AI technology abroad
Microsoft President Brad Smith said the tech company’s high profile deal with the United Arab Emirates-backed AI firm G42 could eventually involve the transfer of sophisticated chips and tools – a …
UAE flights: Airfares set to go up this summer; here’s why
Demand for travel increases substantially during summer, when a lot of expatriate residents in the UAE fly back to their home countries as well as travel to cooler destinations in Europe. This results …
Abdullah bin Zayed attends official mourning ceremony of late Iranian President; conveys UAE President’s condolences
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, led the UAE delegation that participated in the official mourning ceremony held today in Tehran to pay tribute to late Iranian …
World’s Best Restaurants list: Dubai’s Orfali Bros ranks No 64
Dubai restaurant Orfali Bros – currently the No 1 on Mena’s 50 Best Restaurants list, which is also run by the same organisation – has fallen from 46 to 64. Led by Syrian brothers Mohamad, Wassim and …
India’s BluSmart is testing its ride-hailing service in Dubai
BluSmart, India’s ride-hailing startup, has started operating in Dubai — a move to counter the likes of Careem, Uber and Hala.