Those violating this ban will face fines starting from AED 200, reaching up to AED 2,000 for repeated offenses.The ban on single-use bags is part of Dubai’s plan to reduce waste and support a greener, …
Agreement signed to enhance UAE’s manufacturing landscape
In line with the objectives of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, and under the umbrella of Technology Transformation programme (TTP), …
Middle East CrisisBiden Endorses Israeli Road Map for a Cease-Fire in Gaza
Deadly attacks on medical workers and the destruction of urban districts has made it even harder to provide assistance, according to aid officials.
Global airlines raise 2024 profit outlook as travel soars
Full-year industry profit forecast to rise to $30.5 bln Passenger yields expected to be 3.2% higher than 2023 Cargo yields to fall 17.5% as freight markets normalise DUBAI, June 3 (Reuters …
No need to reduce aviation growth to hit net zero, IATA head says
DUBAI, June 3 (Reuters) – The head of the global airline body … Monday agreed to work together on policies related to creating demand and supply for clean hydrogen as well as to cooperate in …
Two Dubai beaches to get Dhs355 million makeover
The two beaches will feature high-tech services and systems including Wi-Fi, electronic screens and advanced safety deposit boxes. The best beaches in Dubai: (Credit: Al Mamzar Park Beach) There will …
Saudi’s ACWA Power, Tunisia ink deal to develop key green hydrogen project
Read: Saudi’s ACWA Power inks $4bn green hydrogen deal with Egypt In recent news, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and ACWA Power secured financing for the 180 million imperial gallons per day …
Healing the soul using Dunkul’s poetry
The illustrated poems received the Etisalat Award for best drawings the same year. For Abdallah this was “very encouraging”. It was, she said, a clear indication that the book was well received and …
WWT, NXT Global to Build UAE’s 1st AI Integration Facility
World Wide Technology (WWT), a US-based technology integrator, has inked a strategic pact with NXT Global to construct the UAE’s first artificial intelligence (AI) integration hub, according to a …
UAE’s Samana Developers begins digital transformation with Oracle
Digitization will eventually transform Samana Developers into an innovative PropTech company.
Families priced out of prime Dubai villa communities as property market surges
Landlords and tenants are at loggerheads as changes to Dubai’s rental guidelines have caused many properties to be valued at higher rates, making prime communities unaffordable for families. Tenants …
Emirati woman wins Dhs 50,000 in ‘Dubai’s Best Homegrown Produce Competition’
Dubai Municipality announced the three winners of ‘Dubai … The garden also employs an advanced system for cooling greenhouses, a water treatment and recycling system, as well as bacteria to improve …
Why aviation chiefs fear net zero could cripple air travel
When airlines pledged to slash carbon emissions in 2021, executives were confident that having survived Covid they could tackle the energy transition.But three years on, bosses are beginning to worry.
Saudi Arabia’s cosmic aspirations fueling economic prosperity beyond earth
RIYADH: Space exploration has transitioned from being solely government-driven to becoming an essential element of our everyday lives, significantly enhancing our quality of life. Saudi Arabia is …
Solar photovoltaic (PV) to help meet soaring Middle East power demand, reduce reliance on fossil fuels
Renewables capacity in the Middle East is set to soar in the coming years, with green energy sources outpacing fossil fuel usage in the power sector by 2040, according to Rystad Energy’s latest …
Bajaj Finserv Direct launches ME Technology Services hub at DIFC in UAE
Bajaj Finserv Direct Ltd., a subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv Ltd., one of India’s most diversified and leading financial servic …
What time is Boeing’s 1st Starliner astronaut launch for NASA on June 1?
Boeing’s Starliner Crew Flight Test will launch to the ISS on an Atlas V rocket at 12:25 p.m. EDT. After years of delays and, more recently, weeks of setbacks, Boeing is once again ready to launch …