Travellers are advised to take the vaccination ten days before travelling in order to build immunity against the disease …
UAE: How to travel the world despite a ‘weak passport’; expats share tips
Long visa processes, expensive fees, and frequent rejections make international travel seem like an uphill battle for many …
Desert Vipers set up ILT20 Season 3 final against Dubai Capitals with victory over Sharjah Warriorz
Desert Vipers showcased an impressive all-round performance in their ILT20 Season 3 Qualifier 2 clash against Sharjah Warriorz. After restricting the Warriorz to 162/7, the Vipers chased down the …
UAE civil aviation sector transported 147.8m passengers in 2024; country now has over 9,600 pilots and 36,000 cabin crew
In 2024, the country welcomed 41.6m inbound passengers, while 41.7m departed, and 64.4m transited through its airports. The aviation sector also witnessed a notable increase in workforce numbers, with …
2025 Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open: Bencic [157th] vs. Krueger [51st] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
In the Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open final on Saturday, Belinda Bencic faces Ashlyn Krueger.Bencic is favored over Krueger for this tournament final, with -250 odds compared to the …
UAE strongly condemns shooting incident in Sweden
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the shooting incident at an educational centre in Orebro, Sweden, which resulted in multiple deaths and injuries to dozens of innocent people. In a …
Stripe Competitor Rapyd Weighs Valuation Cut in $300 Million Funding Deal
Rapyd Financial Network is in talks to raise $300 million from investors at a $3.5 billion valuation, according to people familiar with the matter, a dramatic decline from its value of around $9 …
Dubai is now creating ‘Islands in the Sky’. It will have gardens and swimming pools
Dubai is set to redefine urban architecture with “Islands in the Sky,” a futuristic wellness tower featuring floating botanical gardens, cascading thermal pools, and social spaces. Developed by Therme …
Bencic overturns one-set deficit to meet Krueger at Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open final
Winner of the inaugural Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open in 2023, Bencic went into this evening’s semi-final against the current champion as the underdog. Rybakina, who came out on top in a three-set thriller …
UAE Property: ‘How can I ensure my landlord isn’t overcharging for rent?’
Question: What’s changed with reference to the smart rental index introduced in Dubai at the start of this year, because I feel that my rent is now too high? Where can I go to ensure I’m not being …
Department of Government Enablement showcases Abu Dhabi’s AI leadership at Microsoft AI tour
The Department of Government Enablement – Abu Dhabi (DGE) showcased Abu Dhabi’s leadership in artificial intelligence at the prestigious Microsoft AI Tour held in Dubai on 6th February 2025, highlighting its transformative TAMM platform.
Sotheby’s CEO: First Saudi auction and Abu Dhabi investment spur Gulf’s rise on global arts scene
After years of rising, the Gulf’s art and cultural scene has reached a new level of maturity, increasingly becoming a global focal point for the world’s most respected institutions. That has been especially clear over the past several months,
Shiba Inu burn rate jumps 500%, burns 15M SHIB after UAE partnership
Shiba Inu has seen its burn rate skyrocket by 500% in the past 24 hours, permanently removing over 15 million SHIB from circulation. Blockchain data revealed that a crypto whale transferred 1.24 …
UAE: Friday sermon at a Sharjah mosque to be translated into 40 languages via app
In a first of its kind and an innovative initiative, Friday sermons or khutbahs delivered at one of the largest mosques in Sharjah will be translated into ..
Colnago’s radical new aero bike breaks cover at UAE Tour Women
Colnago’s radical-looking new aero bike, the Y1Rs, has been raced for the first time at the UAE Tour Women this week. The bike was unveiled in December, and is an aero option for UAE Team ADQ and UAE …
‘Islands in the Sky’: High-rise bathing ponds and waterfalls design to transform Dubai’s skyline
Islands in the Sky will feature botanical gardens suspended from the air and cascading pools filled with restorative waters as well as spaces for cultural and social events.
Everything you need to know about the Dubai Fountain Show
It’s one of the absolute staples you think of when someone mentions Dubai, and there’s no doubt the Dubai Fountain show is a must-see. First opening in May 2009, the world’s largest choreographed …