The UAE has awarded Dh7.3 billion worth in defence and security deals to international and local firms on the second day of the International Defence Exhibition (Idex) taking place in Abu Dhabi.Also …
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HM King receives Abu Dhabi senior officials
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at his residence here today, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, …
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Why a UAE company transformed a 4×4 Ajban into an autonomous vehicle
Nimr unveiled Feb. 21 that it is working with Adasi-Ajban on a 4×4 armored vehicle that can be transformed into an unmanned vehicle.
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UAE and Qatar hold first meeting since Gulf detente
Delegations from the United Arab Emirates and Qatar met in Kuwait on Monday for the first time since an agreement last month to end a rift of more than three years, the UAE state news agency WAM said.
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Innovation is transformational driver of UAE’s progress
Innovation is a transformational driver of the UAE’s progress moving forward, and will play a key role in addressing the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, experts said.Speaking to Khaleej Times …
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UAE better prepared to navigate pandemic, food and water security, minister says
The UAE’s food supply chain is better prepared to navigate the Covid-19 pandemic than several other countries, thanks to its advanced preparations and national food security strategy plan, said the …
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UAE Reiterates Importance of Digital Technologies for Sustainable Development
At the 59th Session of the Commission for Social Development at the UN, the UAE underscored the importance of digital technologies, universal accessibil …
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Sharjah’s Shurooq set to welcome guests to luxury destination ‘Moon Retreat’
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) is set to welcome guests to its fourth eco-luxury destination ‘Moon Retreat’, the construction of which is 75 per cent complete. The luxury …
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UAE unveils $1.36bn in arms deals at Abu Dhabi weapons show
Major arms makers attended a convention in Abu Dhabi hoping to swing deals with militaries across the Middle East.
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Dubai’s Emirates seeks key role in global vaccine delivery
The belly of the Emirates plane that touched down in Dubai early Sunday from Brussels was stuffed with precious cargo: tens of thousands of doses of …
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Covid-19: Philippine labour office in Dubai closed today due to virus risk
The Philippine Overseas Labour Office (POLO) in Dubai will remain closed today, February 22, as part of a two-day sterilisation procedure after suspected exposure to Covid-19.In an advisory, the …
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Former Chelsea coach Grant to take part in Dubai Sports Council’s programme
Avram Grant, the former Chelsea and Israel national football team manager, will kickstart Dubai Sports Council’s development programme for professional players of Dubai football companies with a …
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Diego Granese establishes the billionaire group in Dubai
Diego Granese is an Italian business person and influencer dynamic in numerous areas. At the top of Dubai’s biggest counseling firm, and with numerous possessions in global brands, they invested …
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Dubai boy who made Modi’s portrait receives letter of praise from PM
As reported by the Gulf News in January, Saran Sasikumar, a grade nine student of New Indian Model School here made a six-layered stencil portrait of Modi as a tribute to mark India’s Republic Day on …
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Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers appoint a new executive team
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers is the first property from Hilton’s luxury portfolio to open in Abu Dhabi. The property opened as part of Hilton’s luxury Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand in October. The …
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Dubai app for children changing strategy during the pandemic
Shamim Kassibawi is the founder of Play:Date — a Dubai-based mobile app that parents can use to help build their child’s social circle. Before the pandemic, Play:Date hosted monthly in-person events.
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UAE’s ADNOC spotlights tech ambitions, kicks off Innovation Week
In his opening address, Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and ADNOC Group CEO, highlighted that for enterprises today having a competitive advantage is …
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