Offshore construction firm Lamprell has secured an extension of its longstanding offshore long-term agreement with Aramco, …
e& UAE revolutionises telecom tower inspections with AI-powered drones
The new initiative combines real-time data analytics, AI and autonomous flight capabilities to enable faster, safer, and more sustainable inspection of telecom towers across the UAE …
Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates, home to a ski slope, to get $1.3 billion renovation
The operator of Dubai’s sprawling Mall of the Emirates, home to an indoor ski slope in the desert sheikhdom, has plans for a $1.3 billion renovation at the mall.
Sharjah building fire: Friends of man who jumped to death recall how he helped them escape
A Kenyan expat, BK, was among the five people who lost their lives in the recent deadly fire in Sharjah’s Al Nahda area. But for his flatmates, BK will forever be remembered not as a victim, but a …
Sandstorm and dust clouds hit Dubai in United Arab Emirates
Dubai wakes to dusty skies and limited visibility as sandstorms sweep across several countries in the Middle East. (AP video by Bassam Hatoum) …
Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates to undergo $1.36bn makeover to mark 20th anniversary
Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates, one of the UAE’s most popular retail destinations, is set to receive a Dh5 billion ($1.36 billion) makeover two decades after it first opened doors to shoppers from …
Sharjah building fire: Some residents still unable to access belongings as 1,500 tenants begin returning home
As over 1,500 tenants of a fire-hit building in Sharjah gradually return to their homes, some are still relying on the kindness of friends and authorities for shelter. The deadly fire, which broke out …
UAE’s Majid Al Futtaim invests $1.36 billion to expand Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates
Emirati retail conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim announced on Wednesday a AED 5 Billion ($1.36 billion) investment to expand Dubai shopping mall the Mall of the Emirates.
Trump Tariffs Put Dubai Property Rally Under Threat
As US President Donald Trump’s tariffs roil markets, the property boom in Dubai is under threat and analysts say the risks of a bigger real estate slowdown in the emirate are piling up. The outlook …
7 smooth calling apps to install in the UAE for a hassle-free conversation
With an expat-oriented community, connecting back home through calling apps during the week becomes part of everyone’s routine in the UAE. As some apps continue to be limited in the UAE, there are a …
Sharjah, Paris build bridges of knowledge and culture
The House of Wisdom (HoW) explored collaboration opportunities with the Arab World Institute in Paris in the fields of culture and knowledge.
Cosmin Olaroiu works magic again as Sharjah reach Asian final but UAE job looms large
Cosmin Olaroiu really does not need to audition for the job of UAE coach. The Romanian can just point to the steady stream of trophies he has won across Asia, including 14 with three different teams …
Analysis: UAE trade model offers lessons as Trump tariffs disrupt global commerce
Middle East’s exemption from Trump tariffs demonstrates how strategic economic relationships create diplomatic leverage as global trade faces disruption …
UAE record rains: Flood resilience now among top demands by property buyers
Real estate experts in the country say that more people are now enquiring about the ability of communities to resist floods before they make purchases.
UAE’s record rains: Property rates shoot up at flood-resistant communities
Indian expat Sumayya Khan and her husband were shopping for their forever home in Sharjah. Having lived in the UAE all their lives, they wanted to make a real estate investment in which they hoped to …
Abu Dhabi backers deny selling crypto before $5bn crash
The Abu Dhabi backers of a Dubai-licensed cryptocurrency business have denied wrongdoing after its token’s market cap dropped by more than $5 billion in a matter of hours, raising alarm among …
This is your last weekend to watch Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular in Abu Dhabi
This is the last week to hear the people sing… Theatre fans, if you’ve been too busy to realise, Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular is currently in Abu Dhabi running at the Etihad Arena. The …