European energy giants Shell, BP and TotalEnergies have signed deals to invest in Abu Dhabi’s Ruwais liquefied natural-gas project, set to boost the Gulf nation’s export capacity significantly as it …
Travel ban for Irish woman Tori Towey in Dubai has been lifted, Taoiseach tells Dáil
THE TRAVEL BAN on Irish citizen Tori Towey has been lifted, Taoiseach Simon Harris has told the Dáil.The Irish embassy in UAE will bring her to the airport to travel home as soon as she is ready to do so,
Aqar completes key landscaping project in Dubai South
Leading landscaping contractor Aqar Landscape said it has successfully completed the Linear Park 3 – Expansion project in Dubai, UAE, valued at AED20 million ($5.4 million). The project is strategically located just 7 km from the Expo 2020 venue, at the heart of Dubai South Villages.
EAD unveils progress in implementing Abu Dhabi’s plan towards achieving Environmental Centennial 2071 goals
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), in cooperation with its strategic partners, has announced the results of progress made during the past 12 months in implementing the first Abu Dhabi Plan.
UAE’s first Ritz-Carlton Reserve is coming to Ramhan Island in Abu Dhabi
Ramhan Island, a new luxury development off the Abu Dhabi coast, is to welcome a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the first in the UAE and only the eighth in the world. Set to open in 2029, the villa-only venue …
Standard Chartered leads financing for Abu Dhabi’s first waste-to-energy plant
The Waste-to-Energy Project will be constructed as a multiline facility with the capability to treat 2,700 tons of municipal solid waste per day, equivalent to 900,000 tons per annum …
Dubai’s ‘rain street’ to be extended to 1km as new resort announces ‘snow plaza’
The Dubai street where it rains all year around will be extended to a length of 1km to completely surround an upcoming resort. The Marbella Resort, which is expected to be completed in 2026, will be …
Dubai’s Emirates opens first Dh20 million lounge in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
The airline said the lounge will cater to its First—and business-class passengers … a world-class facility should be the first airport in the region outside of Dubai to feature an Emirates dedicated …
University student who yelled ‘Free Palestine’ reportedly deported as UAE weighs Israel-Hamas war
At the graduation ceremony of New York University Abu Dhabi this May, a student wearing the traditional Palestinian black-and-white keffiyeh scarf shouted “Free Palestine!”.
UAE: Father Saves Daughter’s Life In Nation’s First Paediatric Liver Transplant
A 12-hour surgery – considered the UAE’s first living-donor paediatric liver transplant – was performed at Burjeel Medical City (BMC), Abu Dhabi, saving the life of Razia. Stay up to date with the …
Nuisance cold callers to face Dhs150k fines in UAE from August 27
Errant telemarketers in the UAE will face steep fines if they fail to comply with a set of new federal regulations …
Dine with the whole family at Trove Restaurant in Dubai Mall
Sponsored: A great spot to visit after your shopping spree… Heading to Dubai Mall with the family? If you’re looking for a spot to get some delicious food, head to Trove Restaurant for a …
Dubai real estate: Investment yields outpace global markets with up to 11% returns
Dubai’s real estate market offered rental yields of up to 11 percent in some areas, significantly outperforming global market averages during the first half of 2024, a new report finds. This …
Flight attendant, 28, charged with trying to end her life in Dubai after ‘attack’
An Irish air hostess is trapped in Dubai after being charged with trying to end her life following alleged domestic abuse. Tori Towey, 28, from Boyle in County Roscommon, claims she was attacked in …
UAE’s first Ritz-Carlton Reserve to open in Abu Dhabi
Slated to open in 2029, the property will be situated on an island within the Ramhan Island master development. UAE’s first Ritz-Carlton Reserve to open in Abu Dhabi. abu dhabi, Eagle Hills, marriott …
Sharjah to build new nurseries, solve shortage in 2 months
Registration in government nurseries in Sharjah closed at 1,781 applicants, while only 1,335 seats are currently available. The additional 446 seats would thus be provided during the next two months …
Marriott International and Eagle Hills sign agreement to bring Ritz-Carlton Reserve to Ramhan Island, Abu Dhabi
Anticipated to open on Ramhan Island, an exclusive waterfront destination in Abu Dhabi, the property will offer a secluded escape complete with expansive views across the azure waters of the Arabian …