The World Government Summit Organisation (WGS) on Wednesday launched a new report highlighting 21 critical priorities for the world’s governments as they rebuild and recover from the disruption caused …
Sharjah’s ‘Tales from the East’ show power of Arab culture
Tales from the East,’ Sharjah Book Authority (SBA)’s week-long exhibition to spread awareness about the region’s glorious past, concluded at the SBA headquarters.
TAQA in talks to buy power plants in Abu Dhabi, plans green bonds in 2022, says CFO
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) is in talks to buy power plants in the United Arab Emirates and could issue debut green bonds in 2022 as it seeks …
TAQA in talks to buy power plants in Abu Dhabi, plans green bonds, says CFO
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) is in talks to buy power plants in the United Arab Emirates and could issue debut green bonds in 2022 as it seeks to expand renewables generation, the finance …
HRH Crown Prince Receives Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi at King Abdulaziz International Airport
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of the United Arab Emirates arrived in Jeddah today. Upon his arrival at King Abdulaziz …
Vaccination for Dubai Expo 2020 visitors not mandatory but encouraged: UAE minister
With mass vaccinations in full swing and yielding positive results, the UAE is optimistic that Expo 2020 will be welcoming millions from around the world. There are no plans of cancellation – Dubai is …
UAE’s Mohammed bin Zayed meets Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman, stresses deep ties
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces discussed with Saudi Arabia’s Crown …
India-UAE flight suspension: Demand for private jets soars
A day after the UAE Government announced an indefinite extension of the suspension of flights from India, the demand for private jet bookings soared, according to agents and operators. Stranded …
Expat transforms rooftop into vegetable garden in UAE
This rooftop terrace was transformed into a vegetable gardenLocation: Abu Dhabi, UAEExpat Shaju Jamaluddin and his family are now able to growalmost everything a household needs at arms reachDate: …
Interpol: UAE Official’s Candidacy Raises Human Rights Alarms
Interior Ministry official for president of Interpol may jeopardize the global police organization’s commitment to its human rights obligations, Human Rights Watch and the Gulf Centre for Human Rights …
UAE-CREF awards $50m contract for clean-energy plant in Dominica
The UAE-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund (UAE-CREF), the largest renewable energy investment of its type in the region, which is fully financed by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), has announced …
Sharjah Police launch special service for the hearing impaired
The Communication and Follow-up Office of the Customer Happiness Centre of the Traffic Services and Licencing Centre, Sharjah Police, has launched a special service for people with hearing impairment.
Covid-19: Abu Dhabi issues new 40-point guideline
Abu Dhabi has issued a new list of Covid-19 guidelines and safety protocols for tour guides and operators to safeguard the health of everyone, including visitors and tourists. In a new circular, the …
More than 900 eateries, restaurants fined for food safety violations in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s food inspectors fined more than 900 eateries, restaurants and retailers last year for failing to meet public health and safety standards. The total of 967 fines were issued following …
OCI confirms potential Abu Dhabi listing for fertilizer joint venture with ADNOC
Fertiglobe, a fertilizer joint venture between chemical producer OCI N.V. and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), has started preparing for apotential …
British academic sues UAE officials and claims he was tortured after being accused of spying
Durham University academic Matthew Hedges, who was 31 at the time, was detained in Abu Dhabi between May and November 2018 after being accused of working for MI6.
British academic detained in UAE sues officials over treatment
A British academic held in the United Arab Emirates for more than six months in 2018 has begun legal action in London against four officials he says were involved in his detention and alleged torture, …