that reveals that 88 percent of retailers think the UAE is a great place to operate a retail business. The in-depth survey of more than 100 retail leaders was commissioned through YouGov and is part …
World lands in Abu Dhabi as ADIPEC opens its doors today
Abu Dhabi International Progressive Energy Congress (ADIPEC) 2023 will open its doors today (Monday) gathering the global energy industry to advance decarbonising today’s energy system and to …
The UAE Must Stop Stoking War in Sudan
In light of the growing isolation and widespread disdain of the Rapid Support Forces, it’s high time for the UAE to cut its ties and support for the militia. On April 15, Sudan became the fourth Arab …
UAE rescue team helps find 166 missing victims of Storm Daniel in Libya
UAE air bridge to Libya: 37 aid aircraft sent since its launch Members of the UAE rescue team assisting in relief work in Libya’s eastern city of Derna. Image Credit: AFP Abu Dhabi: The UAE search-and …
UAE’s aviation sector registers a record growth in air traffic
The UAE’s aviation sector registered a record growth in terms of air traffic and passenger numbers through the country’s airports. The country’s airports welcomed 62.79 million passengers in the first …
VAR officials who made Liverpool error took charge of UAE match just 48 hours before
Questions have been raised within the game over whether the VAR team at fault for a major error in Tottenham’s win against Liverpool on Saturday night were fatigued. It has emerged that VAR officials …
The Ultimate Dubai Shopping Guide
Exhausted from the ordeal, you head out into the heat and tell the driver (yes, they also have Uber in Dubai but taxis are less expensive) to take you to Burj Khalifa – home to the world’s largest …
Adipec gathers global energy leaders in Abu Dhabi tomorrow
Under the patronage of the President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and hosted by Adnoc, the Adipec 2023 will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (Adnec) from Monday …
Beach swims, barbecues: UAE residents hit the outdoors as temperatures dip
Many UAE residents took to the outdoors as temperatures dropped, with the open-air activities once again becoming more appealing. Crisp air, clear skies, and the changing colours of leaves are once …
UAE workers face fines as deadline to register for unemployment insurance passes
Workers who have failed to sign up to the UAE’s unemployment insurance scheme will face fines of Dh400 ($109) from Sunday. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation had urged employees to …
A New York student has been detained in Dubai for months for touching an airport security guard during a 10-hour layover
Several Americans have been prohibited from leaving Dubai by drummed-up legal charges and scams … officials told her she’d be detained for “touching the female customs officer” and kept her for …
Dubai property: Office rents, occupancy levels to go up in near term
Coming off the pandemic dip, Dubai’s office market continues its upward trend in rents and occupancy levels across the city at record levels driven by positive economic sentiment, ease of doing …
Meet businessman who once lived in Mumbai chawl, now owns palatial villa in Dubai, not Mukesh Ambani, Anil Ambani
Anis Sajan is today the Vice Chairman of the Gulf-based business conglomerate. Anis arrived in Dubai aged 21 in 1992. His first job was to set up the Danube Group’s sanitary division as elder brother …
DIB enters Turkish digital banking sector via new investment
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has entered the Turkish digital banking and financial technology sector through an equity investment in T.O.M. Group of Companies, according to a press release. Established by …
Syrian folk and qawwali music to feature in Sharjah’s Tanweer Sacred Music Festival
Syria’s Nawa Band and Canadian-American qawwali group Fanna Fi-Allah are some of the artists performing at the Tanweer Sacred Music Festival in Sharjah. Taking place from November 24 to 26 near …
Turning the tide: Sri Lanka’s remarkable investment renaissance in Abu Dhabi, Dubai
UAE Investment Forum was a watershed moment, thrusting Sri Lanka and Port City Colombo into the limelight of the investor community …
UAE announces petrol, diesel prices for October 2023; Check HERE
Dubai: In October, the price of fuel and diesel will be slightly higher for UAE citizens. On Saturday (Sep 30), the government released the October fuel prices. Super 98 petrol will cost Dh3.44 per …