A budget for year 2024 has been allocated, with total estimated revenues valued at AED65.728bn ($17.9bn), marking a growth of 3.3 per cent over fiscal year 2023, and total estimated expenses amounting to AED64.06bn ($17.4bn), registering an increase of 1.6 per cent over AED63.066bn ($17.1bn) of the fiscal year 2023.
Chinese Tourists Flock to Dubai During Golden Week on Free Visa
Chinese tourists flocked to the Middle East during the eight-day Golden Week holiday, as popular travel destinations like Dubai roll out free visas and increase flight capacity, according to Trip.com …
How Dubai Police cameras, radars catch phone use while driving
Motorists who use phones while driving in Dubai can often be spotted lowering the devices when they see police patrols or officers. However, it’s not just officers who penalise traffic violations in …
MoC asked to probe why ‘spoiled’ meat was exported to UAE
ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Commerce has directed Commerce Ministry to probe factors which led to export of spoiled meat to United Arab Emirates (UAE) besides seeking detailed reports on …
Abu Dhabi to Host City-Wide Light Art Exhibition
Excitement is brewing among Abu Dhabi residents as a captivating light art exhibition prepares to grace the city. Running from November 15, 2023, to January 30, 2024, this unique event will cast a …
UAE company’s mental health team aims to boost workplace well-being
A leading UAE employer is prioritising well-being in the workplace with the help of a dedicated mental health team. Emirates Global Aluminium, one of the UAE’s largest companies with more than 7,000 employees,
UAE Weather: Red Alert Issued Due To Heavy Fog In Some Parts Of Abu Dhabi
The UAE weather department issued fog alerts for some areas of Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Tuesday. A speed reduction system has been activated on several roads in Abu Dhabi due to reduced visibility caused by fog. Drivers have been cautioned to follow changing speed limits displayed on electronic information boards.
Football Fans Attend Manchester City Treble Trophy Tour Presented by OKX in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Event featured an exhibition of Manchester City’s trophies, appearances by the Club’s legend Joleon Lescott and a free public match screening on
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Raises Diplomatic Spat With India With UAE President And Jordan King
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that he provided an ‘update’ on the ‘situation’ between Canada and India to Jordan’s king and the president of the UAE, days after he alleged India’s involvement in the murder of a Sikh separatist leader.
UAE’s Masdar signs deal for $8bln renewable energy projects in Malaysia
Abu Dhabi state-owned renewable energy firm Masdar has signed a new deal with Malaysia to invest $8 billion in renewable energy projects. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is for the development of facilities with renewable energy capacity of up to 10 gigawatts in Malaysia by 2035.
Online-tasks scam: Dubai-Gujarat link emerges
The authorities have come across a case wherein people travelling to Dubai on tourist visas have been involved in cyber fraud activities in India. The North Cyber Cell recently apprehended four …
Lulu opens 72,000 square feet hypermarket in Dubai Mall
Lulu Group, a prominent retail chain, marked its expansion by opening a new branch at the iconic Dubai Mall on Monday. Covering a sprawling 72,000 square feet, this state-of-the-art outlet aims to …
Scoop: UAE warns Syria’s Assad not to get involved in Hamas-Israel war
Many countries are highly concerned the war could spill over to Lebanon or Syria and escalate to a regional conflict.
Dr Al Jaber says UAE’s Rabdan EV brand will boost industrial sector’s contribution to GDP
The UAE’s first electric vehicle brand, Rabdan, will not only advance the country’s industrial sector but will also boost its contribution to gross domestic product and net zero commitments, Dr Sultan …
Owner of successful Dubai restaurant Biggy brings African cuisine to the region
A Nigerian expatriate who almost left Dubai due to a lack of funds and without a place to stay is today the proud owner of two of the most popular African restaurants in the city, with plans to open a …
UAE warns Syria against interfering in Israel’s conflict
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued a warning to the Syrian government, cautioning against interference in the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas movement, according to …
UAE warns Syria’s Assad not to get involved in Hamas-Israel war
The United Arab Emirates has warned the Assad regime in Syria not to intervene in the Hamas-Israel war or to allow attacks on Israel from Syrian soil, according to two sources briefed on the Emirati …