On Wednesday May 15, the RTA announced they widened 1km worth of road in two locations at Al Jaddaf and Business Bay.
Dubai: Expat sues Apple, demands data from AirTag used to track him
A British expatriate has filed a civil lawsuit demanding the tech giant disclose the identity of an owner, following allegations that his ex-wife used the device to secretly track his location. The case was filed after the man discovered the device hidden in his child’s toy,
Sharjah real estate transactions hit $463m in April
Sharjah real estate transactions reached AED1.7bn ($463m) in April 2024, according to official data. There were a total 1,632 transactions across 6.5 million square feet of total sales transaction …
Abu Dhabi’s Waha Capital more than doubles Q1 net profit to $45mln
Abu Dhabi investment management firm Waha Capital has more than doubled its Q1 net profit attributable to shareholders to AED 166 million ($45.2 million). Its private investments business recorded AED …
11 amazing things to do in Abu Dhabi this weekend: May 17 to 19
Abu Dhabi weeks may be fun, but the weekends are even more fun. You’ll see, just from this list. Three days, unmissable events, foodie experiences, outdoor fun and more. Thank God it’ll be Friday soon …
The UAE’s announced a new 10-year blue visa – what is it and how can you get one?
There’s a new long-term residency visa available to people who want to live in the United Arab Emirates. On Wednesday May 15, the UAE government announced the new blue visa following a cabinet meeting …
The most sought-after UAE technology jobs and how much they pay
As organisations in the UAE intensify investments into digital transformation and innovation, demand has surged for skilled professionals in many technology-related roles, recruitment specialists say.
UAE offers ‘Blue Residency’ for climate heroes
The UAE cabinet has approved the implementation of the National Youth Agenda 2031 and the introduction of the “Blue Residency”, a 10-year residency granted to individuals who have made extraordinary …
UAE: Afghan expat tops subject in CBSE exams, hopes to represent home country in media
Zahra Abdul Razaq is the first Afghan girl in the UAE to top a subject in an Indian school. The 17-year-old got a centum in Mass Media studies in the recently released CBSE board examination results.
Egypt receives second payment of $14bn from UAE
Egypt received $14bn from the UAE on Wednesday as a second payment for the development of Ras al-Hikma peninsula, a cabinet statement said. The deal with Abu Dhabi sovereign fund ADQ to develop the …
Dubai Police Honours Indian Boy Who Returned Tourist’s Lost Watch
According to information provided on the website, Younis received an award from Brigadier Khalfan Obeid Al Jallaf, the director of the Tourist Police department, in recognition of his noble deed …
Dubai office sector thrives in Q1 2024 amid strong regional activity
Business-friendly initiatives, such as full foreign ownership and changes in residency visa rules, continue to attract overseas investors and businesses …
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala, Fortress Management complete acquisition of alternative investor Fortress
Abu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala Capital and New York-based Fortress Investment Group (Fortress) have completed the buyout of the majority (90.01%) stake in Fortress that was previously held by …
UAE weather: Fair to partly cloudy day ahead; temperature to hit 45°C
Low clouds are likely to appear over the eastern coast by morning, which may turn convective towards the east by afternoon, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has further projected. Expect light …
Dubai’s home prices, rents surge over 20% in March as demand continues
Dubai’s residential properties posted a double-digit growth in both sales prices and rents on the back of strong demand, according to the latest data. In the year to March 2024, average prices surged …
Dubai CEO sparks debate by advising students to choose universities with fewer Indians
Dubai-based CEO has ignited a debate online with her controversial advice for Indian students considering higher education abroad. In a post on X, Shreya Pattar, founder of Shreya Pattar Ventures, …
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Awarded Inaugural Prize For Global Humanitarian Efforts
ABU DHABI, UAE, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) has announced the recipient of the inaugural PAM Global Humanitarian Personality Award at the 18 th …