Consider this everything you need to know about eating out in Dubai. The results of the Time Out Dubai Restaurants Awards 2024 are in, and these are Dubai’s best restaurants. All 85 of them. With Time …
First digital payment platform for UAE tenants and landlords launched
Despite the rapid advancement in digital solutions and numerous initiatives aimed at encouraging uptake, the adoption of digital rent payments has been slow, with 95 per cent of t …
Dubai school announces distance learning; most to resume in-person classes after heavy rains
A few Dubai schools announced distance learning on Monday while most institutions will resume in-person classes after heavy rains lashed the emirate on Saturday.Despite a forewarning from the …
UAE smart home market to grow at more than 10% a year
Currently, the average revenue per installed smart home market is estimated to be $239.10. “The UAE is experiencing a surge in demand for smart home technology, driven by the country’s focus on …
Dubai: What Can Tenant Do When Landlord Doesn’t Respond To Serious Requests?
Question: I have rented a one-room apartment in Dubai. Due to a leakage in my water heater recently, the apartment was in a mess. I have requested maintenance, but the landlord has not responded. I am …
Mobily’s board OK 2.5M share buyback for long-term incentive plan
The board of Etihad Etisalat Co. (Mobily)approved repurchasing 2.5 million ordinary shares for the long-term incentive program.
IDF completes road across width of Gaza, satellite images show
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has finished building a new road which runs across northern Gaza from east to west, according to satellite images verified by the BBC. The IDF told the BBC they were …
As it happened: UAE rescue teams battle floods, severe weather; rains to continue tomorrow
Navigating a rain-soaked afternoon can be treacherous, as one motorist learned on Al Safa Bridge. Just as he thought he had a clear view, a passing bus decided to give his windshield an impromptu car …
Best wireless earbuds under AED 400 in the UAE: proof that great sound can be affordable
Here are excellent choices that won’t exceed the AED 400 mark. Pros: Customizable sound, noise cancellation, snug fit, long battery life, surprisingly well-rounded. Cons: Microphone quality is decent, …
Scientists find ‘sunflower-inspired’ city patterns may be future of clean energy urban planning: ‘This distribution ensures the best utilization of solar energy’
A group of scientists have figured out a way to build cities that would maximize the potential to harness solar power by mimicking Mother Nature. The study was published in the Renewable Energy …
UAE rain: Dubai suspends ferry, water taxi services
N o abras, water taxis or ferries will be operating in Dubai today — until further notice, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced. Marine transport has been suspended …
UAE rains: 14 Dubai-bound flights diverted to nearby airports amid unstable weather conditions
Dubai International has advised travellers to take extra time to arrive at DXB to avoid delays. “We urge guests flying out of DXB to check their flight status and plan accordingly. Due to congestion …
Israeli road splitting Gaza in two has reached the Mediterranean coast, satellite imagery shows
A road being built by the Israeli military splitting Gaza in two has reached the Mediterranean coast, a CNN analysis of satellite imagery shows. It’s part of a security plan to control the territory …
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology opens Dubai campus
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology opened its new campus in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. It’s called the “Dubai Knowledge Park.” HU leaders were there with local leaders this week …
UAE-focused CIO report reveals complexity of technology stacks continues to rise as multicloud adoption accelerates
UAE find that traditional AIOps models deliver limited value, leaving teams unable to tackle the data overload …
‘Tap water is boring, so they invent new products’: how did humble H2O become such big business?
Water is the simplest thing we consume and perhaps the only … We begin with Eira, sourced from a 40-metre deep ravine near Eresfjord in Norway, which is popular in Dubai and is reputed to make the …
Technology Innovation Institute unveils Abu Dhabi quantum optical ground station for ultra-secure global communications
The state-of-the-art facility, the first in the Arab world and largest in the MENA region is dedicated to developing secure free-space optical communications …