The Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD), in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), hosted a workshop focused on enhancing data exchange between the public and …
Dubai hosts grand celebration for Pakistan’s 78th year
Dubai celebrated Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day in a grand event held at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City. Over 60,000 people attended the gathering, which featured cultural performances and …
Dubai Police urge public to help identify deceased individual
Dubai Police are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying a deceased man whose body was discovered within the jurisdiction of Al Qusais …
Egypt-UAE joint venture wins Ivory Coast solar tender at €0.0310/kWh
Infinity Power submitted winning bids of €0.03310 ($0.039)/kWh and €0.03213/kWh for two solar projects totaling 80 MW, marking the lowest tariffs secured by an independent power producer in West and …
Dubai property sales hit $14bn in July as off-plan demand and rents surge, top developers revealed
Betterhomes recorded a 10 per cent month-on-month increase in tenant leads in July, reflecting continued demand across its rental portfolio. Average leasing prices within the company’s transactions …
Sharjah approves 700 new government jobs and $8.3m in promotions and pay rises
Sharjah has announced a major employment and promotions initiative that will see 700 Emirati citizens hired in the emirate’s government by the end of 2025. In addition, 1,523 government employees will …
Minor without driving licence steals car, totals it in Abu Dhabi accident
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ruled that a guardian must pay Dhs74,081 to an individual in a case involving the guardian’s minor son stealing a car, driving it, and …
Abu Dhabi’s first night beach expands on popular demand
Marsana East Beach on Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi’s first night swimming beach, has almost doubled in length to meet the phenomenal public response …
How the UAE Is using artificial intelligence to build the world’s largest Arabic language resources
The UAE is leading efforts to future-proof the Arabic language using AI, with projects like the 20-million-word GPT-powered Historical Dictionary, the AI-driven Arabic-English dictionary, and Falcon …
‘I moved to Dubai as a teen but was met with brutal 80 hour weeks and no time for lover’
Natalie Goodall moved to Dubai when she was just 18 and was drawn in the by the lavish lifestyle. However, she was quick to discover that the reality was far from glamorous …
Bank of Sharjah appoints Nasser Salem Al-Ali as Chief Wholesale Banking Officer
Bank of Sharjah is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Nasser Salem Al-Ali as its new Chief Wholesale Banking Officer. In his role, Mr. Al-Ali will lead the Bank’s corporate and commercial …
Dubai residents can now get a visa-on-arrival at top destination
Fancy a holiday in the region? Well, you’re in luck. Kuwait has announced a new visa-on-arrival for GCC residents, including travellers from Dubai …
Ant International Receives In-Principle Approval in UAE
Ant International announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office and obtained in-principle approval from the …
23 luxury hotels coming to Dubai
From high-end luxury hotels that soar into the clouds to floating villas, Dubai has big plans for those who like the finer things in life.
Dubai Summer Surprises Unveils Exclusive Back to School Offers at Leading Brands Across the City
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 11 August 2025: Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2025 continues to bring a summer of thousands of offers and exclusive savings with its final retail season starting today, …
Mall of the Emirates goes digital in Roblox crossover
Two Dubai shopping malls run by Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) have launched virtual versions of their stores in the online game Roblox, as competition heats up for the attention of younger generations. But …
Leading construction and design firm DMDC announces Abu Dhabi expansion with luxury project at Four Seasons Residences
DMDC breaks new ground in the UAE’s capital, marking its evolution from a Dubai-focused firm to a regional powerhouse …