Abu Dhabi Police and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority have issued important safety and prevention guidelines for the Eid Al Fitr holiday to ensure everyone’s safety and protection. Community …
Abu Dhabi City Municipality lights up streets to celebrate Eid Al Fitr
The Abu Dhabi City Municipality has adorned the main and secondary streets, medians, and bridges within and outside Abu Dhabi Island with thousands of illuminated structures, signs, and festive …
237 beggars arrested in Abu Dhabi during Ramadan
Abu Dhabi Police have apprehended 237 beggars across the emirate during Ramadan, reaffirming their commitment to tackling the issue, …
Sharjah allocates 642 sites for Eid Al Fitr prayers
SHARJAH, 29th March, 2025 (WAM) — The Sharjah Islamic Affairs Department has announced that it will set up 642 places for Eid Al Fitr prayers across Sharjah. This includes 454 locations in Sharjah …
Dubai real estate: Azizi Vista in Dubai Studio City reaches 86% completion
Azizi Developments has confirmed that construction of its Azizi Vista project in Dubai Studio City has reached 86 percent completion, with delivery scheduled for Q3 2025. The residential development, …
Dubai real estate: Mortgage transactions rise 4.76% as fed holds rates steady
The Dubai real estate market is seeing consistent demand for home financing, supported by current lending conditions …
UAE rebrands the Dirham and readies digital currency launch
The UAE’s move mirrors a similar initiative in Saudi Arabia, where the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) unveiled an official symbol for the Saudi Riyal in February 2025. Inspired by Arabic calligraphy, the …
The first Disney store in Dubai opens today – here’s what you need to know
For the first time ever, Dubai will have its own standalone Disney Store and it’s opening (very) soon. Shoppers have clearly been wishing on a star for this one, because the new store will open at …
The 5 Dubai changes coming in April you need to know about
These are the major Dubai changes to look out for in April. Nad Al Sheba Mall is set to open, public parking fees will be revamped and Eid Al Fitr begins …
Exclusive-India weighs scrapping import tax on US LNG, boost purchases, sources say
India is considering a proposal to scrap import tax on U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) to boost purchases and help cut the trade surplus with Washington, a key irritant for President Donald Trump, …
Abu Dhabi Police make 237 arrests in Ramadan begging crackdown
Police in Abu Dhabi arrested 237 people for begging during the month of Ramadan. A senior figure from the force urged members of the public to only donate to charity through official channels. Handing …
Abu Dhabi GDP shows significant annual economic growth in 2024
The Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has released preliminary statistical estimates for Abu Dhabi’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2024, …
Company begins trials of self-driving RoboTaxi service in Abu Dhabi
A company is carrying out trials for a self-driving taxi service in Abu Dhabi, before its full launch in the emirate next year. Autogo, a UAE-based autonomous mobility solutions firm, has started …
Abu Dhabi introduces gene-editing therapy for sickle cell disease for first time in UAE
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, has announced the introduction of CASGEVY, the …
Dubai International Financial Centre key to Dubai’s economy
Staff Reporter, Gulf Today Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South …
Ex-dividend stocks weigh on UAE markets
Stock markets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi retreated on Friday, primarily weighed down by firms trading ex-dividend.
Robot taxi trials to begin in Abu Dhabi ahead of 2026 launch
Robot taxi trials are set to begin in Abu Dhabi ahead of a launched service next year. Autogo, a UAE-based autonomous mobility solutions company under Kintsugi Holding, has announced the launch of its …