The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced funding for 24 research projects from 13 universities in cutting-edge fields, in a move aimed at strengthening the emirate’s position as one of the …
Dubai real estate transactions top $13.9bn in February; off-plan v ready property split and top areas revealed
The Dubai real estate sector saw around 16,099 transactions were recorded in February, according to Property Finder data. This represents an increase of 35 per cent compared to February 2024. The …
Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed joins government employees for Ramadan Iftar at Barzat Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, 7th March, 2025 (WAM) – H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has shared an Iftar banquet …
UAE stocks decline over tariff uncertainty
Stock markets in United Arab Emirates closed lower on Friday, in line with global equities as the uncertainty around U.S. tariff policy creates nervousness among investors.
Etisalat launches Managed Firewall/UTM Services to help businesses defend their perimeter
Etisalat announced today the expansion of its managed security services portfolio, offering a firewall/Unified Threat Management (UTM) service, which includes firewall, antivirus …
Dubai funds 24 research projects from 13 universities
Dubai Future Foundation on Friday announced funding for 24 research projects from 13 universities and academic institutions as part of the Dubai Research, Development, and Innovation Grant Initiative, …
DEWA invites developers to join seventh phase of UAE solar park
DEWA is calling for international developers to express interest in the seventh phase of the UAE’s Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar park.
Dubai launches region’s first drive-thru lab
Dubai Municipality has launched the region’s first drive-thru laboratory service. The pioneering initiative by the Dubai Central Laboratory Department is designed to revolutionise the submission and …
Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: How much can you save if you buy gold from Dubai? Check import duty, permitted quantity
As of March 2025, gold in Dubai is priced at $887.63 per 10 grams, translating to Rs 77,281.46. In contrast, the same quantity in Mumbai costs approximately Rs 87,480, reflecting an 11.58% price …
UAE’s Adnoc Said to Seek Deals for Gas Fields in Major US Push
The United Arab Emirates’ biggest oil company is seeking to buy its first natural gas producing fields in the US to deepen its presence in the country, according to people familiar with the matter.
Indian Passport Holders Can Now Easily Obtain a UAE Visit Visa – Costs, Eligibility, and Details
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to be a top destination for Indian travelers, with millions visiting the country each year. A 2024 survey ranked the UAE among the top five preferred travel …
Everything Indians Need to Know About UAE Visit Visas and Costs
Every year, millions of Indian nationals travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), making it one of the most sought-after destinations for …
NASA astronauts who’ve been stuck in space for nine months reveal ‘hardest part’ about mission
Stranded astronauts Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore and Sunita ‘Suni’ Williams are nearing their return date, and have now revealed the hardest factor of their nine-month stay aboard the International Space …
MOL completes first step to building fleet of green ‘power plant’ ships
Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines has successfully completed the first step of a visionary project that uses sailing ships to produce clean energy for use on land. CEO Takeshi Hashimoto said Friday …
Foldable gaming devices to humanoid robot—Coolest products unveiled at MWC
Etisalat, the UAE’s largest carrier—now known as e&—featured a humanoid robot at its booth, built by the UK’s Engineering Arts. Named Amira, the robot convincingly mimics facial expressions and uses …
Abu Dhabi Is Said to Weigh Reviving AIQ Share Sale Amid AI Boom
Abu Dhabi’s state oil firm and data analytics company Presight AI Holding Plc have held early-stage talks about potentially reviving plans to list their artificial intelligence joint venture, people …
Everton’s Jake O’Brien on recharging in Abu Dhabi, the David Moyes effect and being club’s next Irish star
Just when Jake O’Brien thought his month had peaked, he found himself stretched out on a sun lounger at the Ritz-Carlton in Abu Dhabi. February 2025 was particularly kind to Everton’s towering Irish …