U.S. private equity firm KKR on Monday said it had appointed David Petraeus as the chairman of its Middle East business, and has set up an investment team in the region that will focus on …
11 great spots to celebrate Easter in Abu Dhabi 2025
Themed celebrations aplenty… Easter Sunday is just weeks away, and that calls for a celebration. On that note, here are 7 great spots to celebrate Easter in Abu Dhabi. Emirates Palace Mandarin …
Filipinos in UAE Can Now Vote Online for May 2025 Polls
For the first time ever, Filipinos in the UAE can vote online to choose their national and sectoral leaders—no long queues, no embassy visits required.Online voting officially launched on Sunday, …
Dubai awards contracts worth Dhs1.4bn for stormwater projects
The Tasreef project is Dubai’s largest unified stormwater collection system and is considered the most operationally efficient in the region.
Sharjah’s Al Nahda Tower Fire Kills 5, Injures 6
A deadly fire broke out on Sunday morning in a high-rise residential building in Sharjah’s Al Nahda area, claiming five lives and injuring six others.The fire started on the 44th floor of the tower, …
Syria’s new leadership seeks Gulf backing as UAE vows to aid rebuilding efforts
Sharaa has sought Gulf support for his country since leading a lightning offensive that toppled longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in December after more than a decade of civil war …
Dubai Peace Summit: Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi reflects on India’s tradition of philanthropy, acknowledges contributions of Indian corporate leaders
Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi spoke at the Global Justice, Love, and Peace Summit in Dubai, emphasising the urgent need for compassion and action in a world increasingly defined by conflict …
Sharjah: 1 Dead, 5 Injured In Al Nahda Building Fire Evacuated Families Waiting To Return
One person died and five sustained injuries and suffered from smoke inhalation after a fire broke out in a residential tower in Sharjah’s Al Na …
DIFC ready to host third edition of Dubai FinTech Summit next month
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is set to host the third edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit on 12 and 13 May 2025, at the Madinat …
Syria’s Sharaa meets UAE counterpart in second visit to a Gulf country as leader
CAIRO (Reuters) -Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met his United Arab Emirates counterpart in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, the Syrian leader’s office said, on his second visit to a Gulf state as the country’s …
UAE: Syrian President al Sharaa assured of support from Sheikh Mohamed in first visit to country
Sheikh Mohamed affirmed the UAE’s keenness to help Syria confront the challenges of the transitional phase and rebuild the country in a way that meets the aspirations of its people …
Offplan transactions drive Dubai real estate growth in first quarter
Dubai’s real estate sector continued its strong momentum in 2024, with off-plan properties driving significant growth, data showed. According to data from Betterhomes, the emirate saw a 35.5 per cent …
Dubai hotel occupancy rate rises to 77.7% in 2024
KPMG’s survey showed that 94 per cent of tourists in Dubai were satisfied with their hotel stay over the past year compared to 92 per cent in the previous year …
Video: Fire breaks out at warehouse in Sharjah; nearby facilities evacuated
A fire broke out in a warehouse located in Sharjah’s industrial area 15 on Sunday, marking the second blaze of the day. The fire led to the precautionary evacuation of nearby facilities. No injuries …
First UAE-Morocco Business Council convenes in Sharjah
Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Vice Chairman of the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), expressed his pride and warmly …
Dubai: Dh1.4 billion stormwater drainage project to reduce flood risk in 9 areas
Dubai Municipality announced on Sunday major plans to develop strategic and future-ready infrastructure in the emirate. The authority awarded contracts worth Dh1.439 billion for four projects …
Sharjah residential building fire brought under control
A fire in a high-rise apartment block in Sharjah broke out on Sunday morning but is now under control, officials have said.Civil defence personnel in the emirate responded to the blaze in the upper …