Bernard Looney, the former chief executive of BP, has joined the board of XRG, a new company created by Abu Dhabi’s national oil company Adnoc that will make investments in global energy.
Russell: Hamilton a role model until the end after lifting team in Abu Dhabi
George Russell says his first-hand experience of Lewis Hamilton being a role model will be the overriding memory of his partnership with the Formula 1 great, right down to Hamilton picking up the team …
Nahyan bin Mubarak inaugurates 2nd international conference on advancing sustainable futures in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Abu Dhabi University (ADU), has inaugurated the 2nd International Conference on Advancing …
Fintech Abu Dhabi Unites Global Tech Leaders, reaffirms Abu Dhabi as a hub for financial innovation
S pecial forums and summits within Fintech Abu Dhabi included the Islamic Finance Summit (IFS), DLT Foundations Roundtable, AI Abu Dhabi, Blockchain AD, and Risk 4.0 Forum. Lord David Cameron – Former …
From robbery to gas leak blast: How Abu Dhabi Police speed up investigations with 3D tech
The force is testing another technology, a mobile laser device that uses light radiation to detect and photograph blood and fingerprints …
UAE president okays board of ADNOC global investment arm XRG
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan approved a board of directors for XRG, state oil giant ADNOC’s new international investment arm, including Blackstone’s Jon Gray and …
UAE Names Board of New Natural Gas, Chemicals Investment Unit
The United Arab Emirates named board members for its planned international energy investment vehicle, which includes the chief executive officer of the state oil producer, the head of asset manager …
British teen breaks silence as he’s jailed in Dubai after having sex with girl on holiday
Marcus Fakana has been sentenced to one year in jail after having sex with a teen girl while holidaying in Dubai with his family.
Man racks up $108,000 bill at Salt Bae’s restaurant as receipt shows eye-watering purchases
It’s hard to imagine spending an entire house deposit on one meal, which is why people were left in shock after a man racked up a bill of $108,000 from Salt Bae’s restaurant in Dubai. When you think …
The 30th Dubai Shopping Festival kicks off this weekend
With this upcoming edition ending in 2025, the city considers it to be the 30th anniversary since the first one was held in 1996. And Dubai is pulling out all the stops to make this the biggest Dubai …
Dubai, Abu Dhabi top destinations for Indian weddings amid UAE tourism boom
The UAE, especially cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah, have emerged as top choices for destination weddings for cash-rich Indian families this year, bringing brisk business to travel …
Sheikh Mohammed: the UAE has experienced a year of unprecedented growth
Ranking highly across international development indicators… If you feel like things have been moving quickly this year, there’s a reason for that. We’ve seen hundreds of new F&B openings, the …
Dubai peak travel alert: Airport guidelines for passengers as DXB expects 5.2 million guests in 2 weeks
UAE residents who are flying out of Dubai for the winter holiday season are urged to plan their airport trips carefully as Dubai International (DXB) braces for an influx of travellers. More than 5.2 …
Dubai’s Carrefour launches 24/7 delivery service as night shopping surges
Dubai-based Majid Al Futtaim Retail launched its first round-the-clock express delivery service for Carrefour customers in Dubai on Wednesday, targeting the emirate’s growing late-night shopping …
I moved from Idaho to Dubai with 3 teenagers. It was challenging as a single mom, but it was worth it.
Jennifer Kusch says her sons were initially resistant to the move. But a year and a half in, they’re closer than ever.
I moved to Dubai – Why and how I did it.
I’m moving to Dubai! In this video, I share why I’m leaving the UK (temporarily) and why Dubai makes sense for this next chapter in my life. From tax advantages and top-tier healthcare to safety and …
Viasat brings its D2D satellite demo showcase to UAE
Global satellite operator Viasat said on Wednesday it has demonstrated its direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity technology for the first time in the United Arab Emirates, making it the third …