DUBAI – H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, today chaired a meeting of the council, during which he approved several …
Jokowi inaugurates new Cirata Floating Solar Power Plant, the largest in Southeast Asia
On Nov. 9th, President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo marked a significant milestone by inaugurating the Cirata Floating Solar Power Plant (PLTS) in Purwakarta, West Java. This state-of-the-art facility boasts …
New centre in Sharjah offers lifeline for abused children
A new refuge opening in Sharjah next week will offer a vital lifeline for children who have been physically or sexually abused, a leading expert has said. The centre, called Kanaf, was created to play …
Abu Dhabi grants more than Dh12 million to early-years projects in three years
More than Dh12 million has been allocated to early-years projects in Abu Dhabi in the last three years. The emirate’s Early Childhood Authority (ECA) has funded 18 projects on topics including the …
Rapid growth in Abu Dhabi powered by ‘strategic foresight’
In 2022, Abu Dhabi achieved a growth rate of 9.3% – the highest in the Middle East and North Africa region – propelled by strong performances in both its oil and non-oil sectors.
UAE weather: Chance of rainfall today; temperatures to increase
Resident can kick off their Friday with the good news of chances of rainfall in parts of the country, especially concentrated over the western areas of UAE, as reported by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
Unified GCC visa offically approved: How UAE residents, visitors will benefit
For thousands of residents and visitors, news of the new Schengen-style tourist visa has come as a breath of relief. GCC states unanimously approved the proposed visa, taking it one step closer to fruition. The announcement came at the 40th meeting of GCC ministers which took place in Oman.
Growing up fascinated by fabrics, 23-year-old Emirati started athleisure brand in UAE
UAE national is in the business of designing clothes apt both for exercise, everyday wear Dubai-born UAE national Bader Al Ghaith, now 26, got serious about capitalising on his flair for fabrics and being his own boss three years ago. Here’s why..
Saudi e-visa: Demand for Umrah from UAE soars
Experts also noted that people who want to perform Umrah with a tourist visa or multiple entry Umrah visas can land at any airport in Saudi Arabia. “One must log into ‘Nusuk App’ and book an appointment, time, and day to perform ‘Tawaf’”, said Mehmood.
Artificial Intelligence Market Growth in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), a prominent hub for international trade and business in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has rapidly evolved into a highly competitive market for the Information Communication Technology (ICT) industry.
UAE launches campaign to boost number of women in industrial sector
The UAE manufacturing industry’s heavyweights are joining forces to find ways to increase the participation of women in the workplace within the traditionally male-dominated sector. Under the new “Challenger Programme”,
Dubai approves major plans to boost economy, extends policy banning single-use plastics
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, approved a set of new initiatives to enable growth in Dubai’s industrial sector, …
Dubai Police Arrest 43 Hackers Linked to $36 Million AI-Powered Theft
In a major crackdown, Dubai Police have arrested 43 individuals linked to an international gang accused of using AI-powered deepfake technology to conduct a $36 million theft from two Asian companies.
Ripple Partner SBI Unveils $100 Million Crypto Fund – Will it be Denominated in XRP?
SC Ventures and SBI Holdings team up for a $100 million crypto venture in the UAE, focusing on diverse crypto areas like DeFi, tokenization, and the metaverse. Ripple’s XRP gains momentum, with a …
CVTX Enters Dubai’s DMCC, the Global Hub of Web3
Carrieverse received final approval for the establishment of its local subsidiary within DMCC in October and is now set to expand into the Middle East (MENA) and the global Web3 ecosystem from the …
Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC makes new bid for stake in Brazil’s Braskem; shares soar
SAO PAULO, Nov 9 (Reuters) – Brazilian petrochemical producer Braskem (BRKM5.SA) on Thursday said Abu Dhabi oil company ADNOC (ADNOC.UL) has presented a new non-binding offer to buy conglomerate …
UAE gratuity: How to calculate your end-of-service as new scheme starts
Whether you’re a Dubai veteran thinking about moving jobs or new to the UAE and wondering how everything works, you need to know about your end-of-service gratuity. This is a payment legally due to …