The EU executive said the UAE company was the sole bidder to acquire PPF Telecom Group, and the acquisition price reflects the market value. PPF Telecom has activities in Bulgaria, Czechia …
IIFA Utsavam 2024 in Abu Dhabi: Ponniyin Selvan 2 wins big
If there were a thematic thread running through this year’s International Indian Film Academy Awards, it would be “one India, one industry, one voice,” as actor Rana Daggubati, one of the six co-hosts …
Megastar Chiranjeevi honoured with Outstanding Achievement for Indian cinema award at IIFA 2024, Abu Dhabi
In a dazzling ceremony at the Etihad Arena in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi was honored with the prestigious Outstanding Achievement for Indian Cinema Award at the 24th IIFA …
Dubai study values global digital creative economy at $7.3tn
A Dubai study has valued the global digital creative economy at AED27tn ($7.3tn) and sets the emirate up as a global ub for investment in the sector.
UAE elected to institution for Asian nations focusing on auditing, public finance
Chairman of the UAE Accountability Authority, participated in the assembly, which focuses on enhancing cooperation among Asian nations in supervision of public finance and auditing under the broader …
Dubai: Did you know you can get clothes tested for safety, quality? Here’s how
Are you a parent worried about the materials used in your children’s clothing? Or an environmentalist concerned about clothes that release hazardous or tox..
Nigel Ng on Uncle Roger criticism, opening a fried rice restaurant and scope for a Dubai branch
Uncle Roger, the online persona created by Malaysian comedian Nigel Ng, is known for his signature orange polo shirt, exaggerated Cantonese accent and the catchphrase “haiyaa” – a slang term in Chinese often used to express disappointment.
Aloft Abu Dhabi brings in a new hotel manager
David Russell is the new hotel manager at Aloft Abu Dhabi. Aloft Abu Dhabi brings in a new hotel manager. . Appointments.
Dubai: 70-Year-Old Resident Forms Prostate Cancer Support Group After Own Diagnosis
After being diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer, a 70-year old business consultant who has lived in Dubai for the past 17 years, did not succumb to the enormity of the diagnosis. He firmly …
How Dubai Schools Help Students Build University-Ready Cvs
Some schools in Dubai are training their senior year students to document their experiences, in what is often known as ‘brag sheets,’ to craft impressive résumés by the time they finish school.
How Indian minors end up owning mansions in Dubai and London
The RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme has come in handy for rich Indians to buy properties abroad with a little help from their children …
Travel to US to get easier for UAE citizens; here’s why
Emirati citizens who apply and are approved for the Global Entry programme will benefit from expedited entry at 75 airports across the US and other participating countries …
There are some major changes coming to Abu Dhabi’s most popular hotels
Aldar is taking Abu Dhabi’s hospitality scene to new heights and we’re here for it. With a whopping Dhs1.5 billion investment, Aldar is completely transforming some of the city’s most iconic hotels, all while making Abu Dhabi an even hotter spot for luxury travel.
Emirati student receives Leadership Medal, two gold medals at London International Inventions and Trade Expo
In a testament to Dubai commitment to fostering talent and innovation Emirati student Ali Humaid Al Loughani was awarded the Leadership Medal and …
New UAE Traffic Radars, US Travel Rule: 3 Changes That Will Take Effect From October
Here are three new rules and systems that will take effect from October: Driving in Ajman will be much safer as new traffic radars will be activated to catch serious violations, such as using phones …
Irony of US-UAE defence pact in face of Sudan war claims
But the UAE is also accused of fomenting trouble in the very region. In Sudan specifically, Abu Dhabi has fought back claims of arming the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), one of the sides in the war that …
Gallery: 10 Photos From the First Surf Contest in the WSL’s Abu Dhabi Wavepool
The average daily temperature in Abu Dhabi from May to September is 98°F. It’s fair to guess that the WSL longboard surfers couldn’t wait to jump in the pool today, and not just for the 500-meter-long wave going left and right.