AI can contribute to tackling water scarcity in the region by enhancing weather modification through optimising techniques, improving predictions, and reducing unintended consequences. This idea was …
Justice Minister wants UAE extradition deal enacted quickly – to target Kinahans and other Irish criminals there
Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan wants the Dail to rubber stamp an extradition treaty with the United Arab Emirates so gardai can nail Irish gangsters there – including the Kinahans.
Booming UAE e-commerce market spurs changes in distribution business
Revenue in the UAE’s e-commerce market is projected to grow at 8.39 per cent from $33.97 billion (Dh125 billion) in 2025 to $46.88 billion (Dh172 billion) by 2029, according to a report by …
Sharjah to launch art hub with museums, fashion lab, jewellery school, co-working spaces
A new cultural initiative, the Sharjah Creative Quarter (SCQ), was unveiled on Monday. The programme offers a dynamic platform for artists, creatives, and ..
Sharjah real estate: Alef Group records $373.5m of sales at ACRES 2025
Sharjah real estate developer Alef Group saw 1,006 sales and purchase agreements (SPAs) with a total value of AED1,371,547,922 ($373.5m) at the ACRES 2025 exhibition. The remarkable accomplishment …
Sultan bin Ahmed honours 10th Sharjah Tour winners
SHARJAH, 28th January, 2025 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, honoured the winners of the 10th edition of the Sharjah International Cycling Tour and …
UAE’s Edge Group acquires 30% stake in Israeli drone tech firm
The firm is publicly traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Why it matters: Economic ties between Israel and the UAE have remained strong despite public Emirati criticism of the Israeli government’s …
40-year-old saved up to 90% of his pay and retired with $3.5 million last year—he left the U.S. for Dubai and is ‘much happier’
Jamal Robinson retired at 39 with a $3.5 million nest egg. Here’s what his life looks like as an American expat in Dubai.
I started having boozy brunches when I moved to Dubai. I drink less now — I’m fitter and better at my job but still have fun.
Luke Smith, a luxury real estate agent, started drinking more to celebrate his success and make contacts in Dubai. He rarely drinks now but that hasn’t stopped him from going to work events.
Sharjah Heritage Days to take place from Feb.12-23
Staff Reporter The Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) hosted a press conference at the Arab Heritage Centre to unveil the details of the …
Sharjah DGR’s efforts in 2024 strengthens global ties through 80+ meetings with various countries and organisations
With 10 MoUs and 10 key international visits, DGR advanced Sharjah’s role as a hub for culture and global collaboration …
Basketball-Abu Dhabi to host EuroLeague final four in May
Abu Dhabi will host the final four of the EuroLeague basketball’s 2024-25 season in May, the continental competition said on Tuesday. Spanish outlet El Pais reported that Abu Dhabi paid $25 million to …
Saudi, UAE, Iraq, Libya energy ministers meet after Trump OPEC comments
Saudi Arabia’s energy minister met his counterparts from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iraq and Libya on Monday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for lower oil prices and ahead of a …
UAE: FTA urges natural persons to register for Corporate Tax before March 31
The FTA previously issued a guide on the Registration of Natural Persons (CTGRNP1) to raise awareness about the registration of natural persons for Corporate Tax …
UAE to introduce new unified licence for medical professionals to work across the country
The UAE is preparing to introduce a unified national platform for issuing licences to healthcare workers, according to a senior official from the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP). This new, …
Now, UAE doctors may be able to treat genetic diseases while baby is in mother’s womb
New gene editing methods have been introduced in the country, bringing new hope to couples who tested positive for certain hereditary disorders …
Fighters hail impact of UAE National MMA Championship
Colombian athlete Fernanda Mendez thanked the organisers for giving female fighters a wonderful platform to showcase their skills …