The deal follows the creation of a joint venture in February between the UAE’s Edge Group and Italy’s Fincantieri. The companies will produce the 51-meter-long vessels as upgraded versions of …
UAE airports welcome 36.5m passengers
The UAE’s civil aviation sector recorded remarkable growth in the first quarter of 2024, welcoming a staggering 36.5 million passengers, according to the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
Supermarket in Abu Dhabi shut down due to health code breaches
A supermarket in Abu Dhabi has been ordered to close after inspectors found it had breached health and safety rules. High Quality Foodstuff Trading in Musaffah was closed “for posing a significant …
Sharjah defeats Khorfakkan 3-1 in ADNOC Pro League
Sharjah defeated Khorfakkan 3-1 in the 24th round of the ADNOC Pro League football match, played today, Monday, at the Saqr bin Mohammad Al Qasimi Stadium.
Dubai World Trade Centre events generated $5bn in economic output last year
Seventy six large-scale events at the Dubai World Trade Centre last year generated a total economic output of Dh18.3 billion ($5 billion), of which Dh10.53 billion was retained within the local …
Genting eyes UAE for new integrated casino resort
SINGAPORE: Genting is eyeing the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a new integrated casino resort…. The post Genting eyes UAE for new integrated casino resort appeared first on The Independent Singapor …
Scots tailors return home with business after getting the measure of the UAE
Suited & Booted Dubai aims to “shake up” the suit market with the launch their first store in the UK in Glasgow.
Abu Dhabi: Supermarket shut down for selling ‘live poultry’ along with preserved food
The authority confirmed that the administrative closure order will continue as long as the reasons for it exist …
After trip to UAE, Ra’am chair says Israel ‘missing historic opportunity’ for regional initiative to end conflict
Fresh off a trip to the United Arab Emirates where he met with senior Emirati officials, Ra’am chairman Mansour Abbas says the government is “missing a historic opportunity” by failing to advance a diplomatic initiative that provides hope to Israelis and Palestinians alike,
UAE Coast Guard orders 10 OPVs for $434 million
The UAE Coast Guard has ordered 10 P51MR-class 51m offshore patrol vessels (OPVs) for €400 million (US$434 million). Based on the Saettia-class, P51MR-class OPVs have been designed for high modularity and stability in rough seas. They will also offer a low-radar signal signature and what EDGE described as “high operational flexibility”.
Dubai: Scholarships for outstanding Emirati students; eligibility, required documents, all you need to know
Are you a UAE national student in Dubai with outstanding grades and an excellent academic track record? are on offer for exceptional Emirati students in Dubai’s private schools, in a collaboration …
Dubai mining firm plans to start Argentina lithium production next year
UMPC plans to begin producing battery-grade lithium next year, aiming to deliver 5,000 metric tons in 2027 and double that in 2028.
Dubai Police Esaad Card includes Carrefour among its retail brand options
The Esaad Card Center at Dubai Police and “Majid Al Futtaim Retail,” the exclusive rights holder to operate Carrefour in the UAE, have signed a partnership memorandum. Under this agreement, the …
Alef Education announces intention to float in Abu Dhabi
Edtech company Alef Education announced on Monday its intention to float on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange. The company has appointed EFG Hermes and First Abu Dhabi Bank to be the joint lead …
Dubai’s RTA to build multiuse track to enhance connectivity
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced plans to construct a multiuse track designed for bicycles, scooters, and pedestrians.
IMF expects UAE economy to grow by 4 per cent in 2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects the real gross domestic product (GDP) of the UAE to grow by 4 per cent in 2024.
Abu Dhabi Global Market records 211% surge in assets under management since Q1 2023
ADGM, the international financial centre of the UAE’s capital, on Monday announced that it recorded an increase of 211 per cent in assets under management compared to the first quarter of the year …