Abu Dhabi participated in its first World Expo in Osaka in 1970 with quiet ambition and a clear message: we are ready to engage with the world. Today, the UAE is back in Osaka not as observers, but as …
Syria signs $800m Tartous port deal with UAE firm DP World
Syria has finalised an $800m agreement with Dubai-based DP World to redevelop its Tartous port in a bid to speed up post-war reconstruction. State news agency SANA said the deal was signed in Damascus …
Minister emphasises unique model of UAE-China relations
Dr Amna Bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, recently concluded a high-level visit to the People’s Republic of China.
Indian woman dies in Sharjah apartment fire, police launch investigation
An Indian woman in her 40s lost her life in a tragic apartment fire that broke out on Thursday night in the Al Majaz 2 area of Sharjah.
Sharjah to host Arab Parliament for the Child
Sharjah is preparing to host the second session of the fourth Arab Parliament for the Child (APC) this July, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme …
Ready for quail eggs, Dubai chocolate and $400 pineapples? 7 gourmet food trends to watch this year.
What does the future hold for food shoppers with fancy tastes? Think $400 pineapples, Indian-spiced potato chips and the sweet treat known as Dubai chocolate. Those were among the tens of thousands …
UAE: What is real estate tokenization? Dubai’s Prypco sells out Dh1.75 million tokenized villa in under 5 mins
Real estate tokenization is transforming property investment by enabling fractional, blockchain-based ownership. In Dubai, Prypco Mint is leading this shift, selling out tokenized properties in …
Dubai Police arrest, extradite fugitive trio sought over cross-border organised crime to Belgium
Dubai Police have arrested and extradited to authorities in Belgium three prime suspects wanted in that country in connection with cases of cross-border organised crime. The trio were listed in the …
Dubai police arrest and extradite Othman El Ballouti, one of Belgium’s most-wanted crime figures
Dubai Police have arrested and extradited Othman El Ballouti, one of Belgium’s most-wanted fugitives, in a major breakthrough against international organized crime. The arrest came following a …
Bigg Boss fame Abdu Rozik accused of theft, detained at Dubai airport
Bigg Boss fame Abdu Rozik has been taken into custody on allegations of theft. His management has confirmed the same.
Sharjah’s Oldest Inhabited Site Added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List
The site provides vital archaeological evidence of early human migration and settlement, dating back over 125,000 years, making it one of the oldest inhabited areas in the region.
UN official praises UAE’s feat on Faya honour to Sharjah
Simona-Mirela Miculescu, President of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), commended …
UAE: Residents can expect cheaper loans as Central Bank likely to lower rates
It is possible that the UAE’s overnight deposit rate — currently fixed by the Central Bank of the UAE at 4.4 per cent, could fall by as much as 55 basis points to 3.85 per cent by the end of year …
Richest Families in the UAE: Discover the Billionaire Households Dominating the Emirates
The UAE is home to some of the wealthiest families in the world, with fortunes that rival those of entire countries. But among all these ultra-wealthy families, who reigns supreme as the richest? In …
Built to inspire: Saadiyat Cultural District’s role in Abu Dhabi’s tourism
With museums dedicated to art, history, and the natural world, Saadiyat Cultural District is a living gallery—where the UAE’s creative vision meets global masterpieces and immersive storytelling.
Hamdan bin Zayed visits Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, praises its efforts to enhance Abu Dhabi’s global leadership in fisheries sustainability
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), commended the unwavering support …
UAE cracks down on traffic obstruction at accident sites with 630 fines in 2024
Reckless and intrusive behavior by motorists at accident scenes remains a significant cause of traffic jams and delays to emergency …