Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has held talks with Hendrik Josef Wüst, the Minister-President of the state of North …
Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2025: What to expect during the three-day event
Since 2017, the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi has attracted cultural figures and intellectuals from across the world, offering a platform to reflect upon contemporary societal challenges. Opening today for …
Slovak Business Council launched to boost Dubai-Slovakia trade ties
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced the establishment of the Slovak …
22 rare pictures that show how much Dubai has changed from the 1950s to today
Dubai is now a busy metropolis packed with skyscrapers, futuristic buildings and the world’s busiest airport – but it wasn’t always like that …
Sharjah: Rare 22º halo forms around Sun today; why it happened
Did you look up today?On Saturday afternoon, a wonderful phenomenon took over Sharjah’s skies — the 22º halo. This optical phenomenon was a result of the refraction of sunlight through ice crystals …
UAE launches Downtown Umm Al Quwain coastal project set to house 150,000 residents
With a continuous coastline spanning 11km, the project is divided into three core zones: North Beach, Trade Centre, and South Beach, featuring residential communities, hotels, and attractions …
Expat in Dubai drops truth bomb on anyone thinking of leaving UK
A British expat lifts the veil on life in Dubai, revealing why the dream move abroad isn’t always what it seems.
De Beers opens flagship in Dubai
Situated on the ground floor of the Dubai Mall, the new boutique takes design cues from the De Beers flagship on London’s Old Bond Street …
Ayu Life Sciences to invest AED 33 million in Jafza medical facility
The first-of-its-kind facility in the region will focus on producing next-generation wound care solutions and surgical treatments. Ayu Life Sciences to invest AED 33 million in Jafza medical facility.
Dubai mourns ‘pivotal’ player in emirate’s rise as a maritime hub
Khamis Juma Buamim, a well-known figure on the Dubai shipping scene for the past 15 years, has died. Close friends expressed shock at Buamim’s death this week, describing it as as sudden and …
Beat the heat: 60 great indoor activities in Dubai
We hate stating the obvious, but it’s starting to reach oven temperatures in Dubai (and the UAE). If you prefer to not be a roasted chicken, here is a handy list of indoor activities in Dubai. Here …
How Step Dubai and Token2049 Are Transforming the Blockchain Event Market
The rapid development of blockchain and Web3 technologies has led to the emergence of major industry events shaping the …
How Abu Dhabi’s salt domes could help the UAE reach its net-zero targets
Natural geological structures called salt domes in Abu Dhabi could play a leading role in the UAE’s energy transition, new research suggests. These structures of sedimentary rocks, formed where a …
Hamdan bin Mohammed launches Dubai AI Academy during Dubai AI Week
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, …
UAE jobs: Etihad Airways to hold career fair for Emiratis on May 22
Etihad Airways announced on Friday the launch of its first career fair, in an attempt to connect ambitious Emirati talent with a wide range of career opportunities in aviation.
Reimagining Mall of the Emirates as the UAE shopping centre turns 20
One of my most abiding memories of living in the UAE is of driving up the ramp into the newly opened Mall of the Emirates (MoE) in autumn 2005. Reader, it was a ghost town. As I gazed around …
Abu Dhabi Customs showcases AI-driven digital transformation to Jordanian delegation
The General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs hosted a high-level delegation from the Jordan Customs Department for a three-day study visit.Organised by the International Trade Centre in Geneva as …