UAE-based G42, an artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing technology company, launched on Thursday a $10 billion G42 Expansion Fund, a global technology growth fund formed in strategic …
UAE’s Emirates to commence largest known fleet retrofit project in November
The target is to completely retrofit four Emirates aircraft from start to finish every month, continuously for over two years.
CP Rizwan to lead UAE in Asia Cup qualifying tournament
Middle-order batsman CP Rizwan has been named the UAE T20 captain as the Emirates Cricket Board announced the team for the Asia Cup qualifying tournament in Oman. Rizwan, 34, has replaced left-arm …
Dubai court finds mishandled peroxide caused 2021 port blast
A Dubai court has found that a cargo ship’s mishandled peroxide caused an explosion at the city-state’s busy Jebel Ali port in 2021, a blast that was felt through the emirate, a state-linked newspaper …
Dubai: Kids under 5 not allowed to use adult pools, says Municipality
The Dubai Municipality (DM) has issued a circular to hotels, reminding them that children aged below five are not allowed in adult swimming pools.According to DM, it was a reminder of pre-existing …
All-inclusive Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi to open this year
Located at Abu Dhabi Breakwater and housed in a giant pink-arched skyscraper that towers over the island, the new Rixos hotel will welcome guests from October. The hotel’s all-inclusive concept will …
Asia Cup 2022 in UAE: Dubai Police to use smart tech to secure cricket matches
The Dubai Police have confirmed their security preparedness to host Asia Cup 2022. This came as the Dubai Events Security Committee (ESC) reviewed security measures for the matches that will be held …
Dubai’s RTA equips ‘back to school’ fleet with upgraded GPS tracking and emergency measures
Dubai Taxi Corporation and the emirates’ Roads and Transport Authority said they hope the safety measures will encourage more students to take the bus as it fits with their strategic objectives aimed …
UAE: Golden visa driving foreign investment in Dubai real estate sector
The latest visa reforms have gained the attention of foreign investors, Indians in particular, who have shown keen interest in making Dubai their primary destination …
UAE intensifies training of central bank employees involved in risk-based supervision
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has launched an advanced certification for risk-based supervision professionals for employees amid ongoing efforts to strengthen anti-money laundering framework.
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Justin Bieber’s Dubai concert support act announced
Justin Bieber’s two Dubai concerts, as part of The Justice World Tour, are taking place at the Coca-Cola Arena in October …
Damac unveils luxury Skylofts Collection in Dubai
Damac Properties has launched a range of penthouses and luxury units at three of its most upscale developments in Dubai. Its Skylofts Collection is in the developer’s properties, Safa One de Grisogono …
Cisco study reveals how hybrid working has improved UAE employees’ performance
Hybrid working practices in UAE companies have improved several areas of employee performance, according to the findings of the new Cisco Hybrid Work Report. The survey polled 1,050 employees …
Abu Dhabi AI firm launches 10 billion USD tech fund
It will operate as a private equity investor, with a significant proportion of funds earmarked for high-growth regions in sectors ranging from communications, smart mobility and renewable energy to …
Emirates introduces Airbus A380 to Bengaluru: What you need to know about the world’s largest passenger plane
The world’s largest passenger aeroplane will be deployed on the Dubai-Bengaluru route for the first time beginning 30 October. With private suites, inflight spas, Bvlgari toiletries, private minibars …
Sharjah’s electric sky pods to transport shipping containers and boost UAE’s green drive
A shipping container terminal is the latest addition to a Sharjah test centre that aims to take mass transport to the skies with an innovative system of pods carried by cables. The Ucont system, under …
UAE’s Mubadala-backed G42 unveils $10bln technology growth fund
The new fund will invest in late-stage growth companies with disruptive technologies and strong business fundamentals …