Across the Mediterranean, Cyprus hosted a high-level meeting of top diplomats from Israel, the UAE and Greece for talks they said reflected a ” new strategic membership ” that stretches from the …
UAE reports 1,508 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths in 24 hours
The United Arab Emirates has reported 1,508 new COVID-19 cases and two coronavirus-related deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health …
New images of Mars shared by UAE’s Hope probe
The UAE’s Hope probe has shared two new images of Mars taken late last month. The probe’s Emirates Mars Ultraviolet Spectrometer took the images of atomic hydrogen surrounding Mars on April 24 and 25.
UAE: Indian, Pakistani students team up to help orphans, labourers
Two pupils from Abu Dhabi are using three-dimensional (3D) design to provide essential resources and supplies to orphans, labourers and people of determination in different countries including the UAE …
Al-Aqsa attacks: UAE social media influencers jump on Israel’s hasbara bandwagon
With the state’s implicit support, Twitter users are twisting, selecting and reframing facts to serve Israel’s cause at the expense of Palestinians …
UAE flight suspensions: Residents cancel, postpone Eid Al Fitr travel plans
A large number of UAE expats are cancelling their Eid travel plans following suspension of flights to the Indian sub-continent. The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority …
UAE’s Hope Probe captures stunning photos of atomic hydrogen around Mars
The UAE’s Hope Probe to Mars has captured some stunning images of atomic hydrogen surrounding the Red Planet.The images were captured by the spacecraft’s Emirates Ultraviolet Spectrometer (EMUS) on …
Thursday will be the first day of Eid in UAE and Arab world
The Saudi Moon Sighting committee said that they have not sighted the moon on Tuesday evening and that Eid Al Fitr will be on Thursday . The committees said Wed …
Eid Al Fitr prayers in UAE: Abu Dhabi issues 7 guidelines
Abu Dhabi authorities have issued a set of guidelines for Eid Al Fitr to ensure protection and safety of the residents against the pandemic. These measures were approved by the Abu Dhabi Emergency, …
Love Lake: Heart-shaped lagoons link up in Dubai desert
(CNN) — The sun is just dipping below the horizon as a steady line of four-wheel-drives, and a few plucky little sedans, pour into the Al Qudra oasis on the outskirts of Dubai. The sky is tinged red, …
A Burgeoning Rap Scene Is Breaking Out in Dubai
It’s the acknowledgement that we are Dubai kids — we’re not American, we’re not British.” By way of example, he points to a contemporary of his, Freek, who has amassed 1.4 million YouTube views for …
At 293 Metres, Address Beach Resort Dubai’s Infinity Pool Is World’s Highest
From Macao having the world’s tallest bungee jump to the Philippines being home to the world’s largest eagle, Asia is no doubt the place for extremes. So if you’re exploring the continent and looking …
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Top Dubai property developer Emaar says net profit rises 8 pct in first quarter
Dubai’s largest property firm Emaar Properties reported an 8 percent rise in first-quarter net profit on Monday.Emaar made 657 million dirhams ($179 …
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Indian court upholds UAE travel ban on NMC’s BR Shetty
Bank of Baroda is suing Shetty for backing away from a collateral agreement for debts and additional guarantees.
Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC Distribution to join MSCI emerging markets index on May 27
Abu Dhabi-listed fuel retailer ADNOC Distribution announced on Wednesday that it will be included on the MSCI emerging markets index from May 27, 2021, it announced on Wednesday. ADNOC Distribution …
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Can Tencent-backed Waterdrop rebound from weak debut?
Shares of newly listed online insurance technology company Waterdrop fell another 6.8% to end Tuesday (11 May 2021) at US$7.92. They had tumbled 12.4 per cent at Monday’s close. At its New York Stock …
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Travel ban for UAE hospital operator B.R Shetty upheld in Karnataka High Court
Mumbai: A court on Wednesday refused to let BR Shetty, the founder of troubled hospital operator NMC Health, travel to the UAE, as it upheld a previous ruling. Shetty’s NMC, the UAE’s biggest hospital …
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