Sharjah’s government announced a one-week holiday for its public sector employees on Monday. Starting Monday, April 8, federal government employees will enjoy the festivities until Sunday, April 14.
Abu Dhabi’s non-oil GDP expands over 9% in 2023
Abu Dhabi’s economy achieved a growth of 4.1 per cent in Q4 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. The trend of non-oil sectors experiencing robust growth continued with number exceeding 10.4 per …
UAE: Etihad launches non-stop flight from Abu Dhabi to Boston
Etihad Airways touched down for the first time in Boston on Sunday, marking the launch of regular services between Abu Dhabi and the US city, strengthening ties and enriching travel options for …
UAE Slashes Exports of Medium Sour Crude
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is slashing exports of its Upper Zakum grade as it is diverting more volumes of the medium sour crude to a huge domestic refinery, traders and analysts have told Reuters …
UAE: Personal, corporate defaults hit multi-year lows as consumers get more disciplined
Consumers have become more savvy with regard to their payments as well as new jobs created by the UAE’s strong economic growth …
An epic new indoor play area (with a bar) to open in Dubai this month
This one is sure to be a hit with the parents… Just in time for Dubai summer, there’s an epic new way to keep the children busy (and parents happy) indoors. Say hello to Ribambelle: the ultimate …
Dubai real estate: DLD kicks off first phase of strategic partnerships to support property programme
Leading developers such as Emaar Properties, Expo Dubai, Deyaar, DAMAC Properties, Azizi Developments, MAG, Sobha Realty, Ellington Properties, and Al Bait Al Duwaliy Real Estate Development are part …
Opinion: Why the UAE’s unchecked impunity demands sanctions
Since the outbreak of the civil war in Sudan, there have been allegations that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been providing support and weapons to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia.
Indians Travelling to the UAE Can Now Use PhonePe to Make Payments Through UPI
PhonePe has expanded its UPI services to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), offering Indian travelers the ease of making payments.
UAE: Central Bank Projects 5.2% Growth For 2025
The UAE Central Bank has projected a 5.2 per cent GDP growth forecast for 2025 but revised down projection for 2024. According to the four …
Christy Kinahan establishes himself as top restaurant reviewer despite US bounty
The Dapper Don has been laughing at law enforcement agencies while rating and slating restaurants and bars from Dubai to South Africa despite a global manhunt for him …
Dubai to revamp 16 bus stations in public transport push
Dubai is set to overhaul 22 bus stations and depots in a three-year plan to significantly improve the quality of public transport. The emirate’s Roads and Transport Authority said works are to be …
SCC calls for promoting Sharjah’s attractions
During its seventh session, chaired by Dr Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, the council called for a quick study of the need for hotels, particularly in the Eastern Region, to accommodate the increasing …
Now open: There’s a new lake attraction in Sharjah with mountain views
Sharjah’s done it again… If you have visited the Hanging Gardens in Kalba and thought that was the end of everything new you need to see in Sharjah? Well, think again because the humble cultural city …
Abu Dhabi economy grew 3.1% in 2023 on sharp non-oil GDP expansion
Abu Dhabi’s economy grew 3.1 per cent annually in 2023, hitting its highest level in a decade, as a sharp expansion of the non-oil sector drove momentum amid a continuing push for diversification. The …
Abu Dhabi’s non-oil economy grows 9.1% in 2023
Abu Dhabi’s non-oil gross domestic product (GDP) recorded a growth of 9.1 per cent last year, showcasing the positive results of its economic diversification strategy, the Statistics Centre-Abu Dhabi …
DCT Abu Dhabi forges strategic alliances during debut at Moscow’s International Travel & Hospitality Show
Marking the destination’s inaugural participation at the annual travel and hospitality event, the Abu Dhabi stand aimed to cultivate and strengthen ties within the Russian and CIS markets, while …