Owned by JIIC, Jubail Island is set to become a premier residential destination, housing six residential villages amidst the rich biodiversity of the mangroves …
Abu Dhabi real estate transactions hit $4.3bn in Q1
Abu Dhabi real estate transactions reached AED15.9bn ($4.3bn) during the first quarter of 2024 (Q1 2024), according to data from the DARI platform of the Department of Municipalities and Transport …
Abu Dhabi’s real estate transactions top $4.32bn in Q1
The value of real estate transactions in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi reached AED15.9 billion ($4.32 billion) during the first quarter of 2024 (Q1 2024), registering 5,127 sales and mortgage transactions …
Abu Dhabi records over 873,000 hours spent in volunteer work
Output represents 63% increase, delivered through 1,185 volunteering opportunities Abu Dhabi: The Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi (DCD), the regulatory authority overseeing the social …
UAE’s non-oil business activity growth eases slightly in March, PMI shows
Growth in the United Arab Emirates’ non-oil business sector eased a little in March, a survey showed on Wednesday, with supply constraints from shipping disruption in the Red Sea contributing to …
‘Eating, drinking openly’: Some UAE residents shocked by ‘inappropriate behaviour’ during Ramadan
Restaurants in Dubai are now permitted to remain open during fasting hours, reflecting how the emirate embraces its diverse population …
9-day Eid Al Fitr break in UAE: Residents pay up to Dh10,000 per night as hotels record 100% occupancy
Hotels and short-term rentals across the UAE are seeing a huge surge in demand as Eid holidays were announced on Monday. According to the announcement, residents will enjoy either a six-day break or a …
Gold: Should UAE shoppers book now, pay later for Eid after Dh11/gm increase in 10 days?
UAE gold rate has gained Dh11 a gram in 10 days – and another increase is coming UAE shoppers have been waiting for some softening in gold price movements for the better part of 3 weeks now. As gold …
Video shows Ukrainian entrepreneur in Dubai, not official’s son dodging military duty
A satirical video posted by a tech entrepreneur living in Dubai has been shared by pro-Russian accounts falsely claiming it shows the son of a high-ranking Ukrainian official s hirking military duty …
Dubai Private Schools Allowed Fee Increase of Up to 5.2%
Private schools in Dubai have been granted permission to increase their fees by up to 5.2 per cent for the upcoming academic year, depending on their performance in the latest annual inspections …
20 Top International Hotel Bars, According to the Experts
It’s no secret that some of the top hotels in the world also happen to have some of the most stellar cocktail bars.
Binance Appoints Board of Directors for First Time in Effort to Rebuild Reputation Following Legal Troubles
Binance has named a board of directors for the first time in an effort to reshape its image following last year’s guilty plea to US charges of sanctions violations.
The 12 Best Places for Cheap Shopping in 2024 in Dubai
Explore the different offerings and do not stop yourself to negotiate for better deals. Dubai Outlet Mall Situated on the outskirts of the city, Dubai Outlet Mall is a haven for discount lovers.
Sharjah-Chandigarh flight service shelved for now
The Sharjah-Chandigarh flight, set to resume today, has been shelved for now. Officials said efforts would be made to make the twice-a-week …
‘I’m devastated: my wife and I are wondering why we came back’ – teacher’s four years’ work in Dubai not reflected in pay
‘My wife and I are wondering why we came back’ – Teacher’s four years work in Dubai not reflected in pay A chemistry teacher who spent four years working in Dubai has said he was “heartbroken” when he …
Sudan suspends Arab Satellite Channels for lack of transparency and expired licenses
April 2, 2024 (PORT SUDAN) – Sudanese authorities suspended three Arab satellite channels … Minister Graham Abdel Gader’s statement stated that the UAE-funded Sky News Arabia’s suspension stemmed …
The race to bring flying taxis to the world’s major cities
London, Dubai and New York hope to take to the sky with eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) vehicles – what will this look like?