The summit witnessed an outstanding attendance of over 2,500 in-person participants and more than 4,500 online participants …
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways aims to announce IPO this week – sources
The airline plans to offer 20% of the business by selling new shares to fund its growth ambitions, said the sources, declining to be named as the matter was not public …
Redwood Montessori Nursery’s new branch in Abu Dhabi provides a nurturing and inclusive environment
Redwood Montessori Nursery’s new branch in Marina, Abu Dhabi, provides a nurturing and inclusive environment where Montessori principles are combined with specialised support services such as speech …
Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Tahnoon eyes reinvestment in ‘high-growth industries’ as IHC revenues surge to $25bln
Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan is eyeing reinvestment in “high-growth industries” following IHC’s 54.2% surge in revenue to 92.7 billion UAE dirhams ($25.2 billion) for 2024.
Dubai schoolgirl’s initiative eases access to free health check-ups for labourers
A 17-year-old Dubai schoolgirl has been hard at work in her free time, organising free health check-ups for labourers across the city in an initiative she has founded called Heal. Kiara Dhamecha, who …
Abu Dhabi emerging as UAE’s next employment hotspot
Abu Dhabi sees a 25% rise in demand for blue-collar Indian workers, driven by infrastructure projects and a booming industrial sector. Higher wages in construction, manufacturing, and transport make …
Home after 32 years: 70-year-old UAE expat to fly back to Philippines on Thursday
Today, with flight tickets in hand and a long journey ahead, Ernesto and his wife, Teresa, are finally heading back to the Philippines. As if fate had scripted the moment, Ernesto’s T-shirt bore the word ‘homecoming’ across it.
Indian diaspora plays significant part in shaping UAE’s social and economic fabric, says Indiaspora report
Indiaspora’s report, produced with The Boston Consulting Group, highlights the significant role of the Indian diaspora in shaping the UAE’s socio-economic landscape. Estimated at 3.9 million, this community has contributed substantially to technology,
Ramadan 2025: UAE announces working hours for private sector
Companies may apply flexible or remote work patterns within the limits of the daily working hours during Ramadan, according to MoHRE
Bradley Mtall bets back into the country after 1-month Dubai stay: “Nyumbani”
Bradley Mtall, The Gen Z Goliath, returned to Kenya after a Dubai trip funded by Zam Zam brothers. He defended controversial content with a lioness and Tenge Tenge.
Sharjah Islamic Bank issues $500mln sukuk
The transaction attracted exceptional investor demand, with the order book peaking at US$1.7 billion—an oversubscription of 3.4 times …
Stuck in eternal drought, UAE turns to AI to make it rain
In the marbled halls of a luxury hotel, leading experts are discussing a new approach to an age-old problem: how to make it rain in the UAE, the wealthy Gulf state that lies in one of the world’s biggest deserts.
UAE: Ahead of Ramadan, schools reduce hours, complete syllabus, hold events
Some UAE schools have already completed their academic syllabus for the year in anticipation of Ramadan, which is expected to begin by March 1. Indian curriculum schools, which typically end their academic year by March end,
My Dubai Rent: Soaring rents lead to change of address for teacher
My Dubai Rent takes you inside a reader’s home to have a look at what they get for their money, how much they pay in rent and asks them what they like and don’t like Escalating rents forced Heather …
Abu Dhabi’s First IPO of the Year Rides AI Boom to Price at Top
Alpha Data is likely to price its initial public offering in Abu Dhabi at the top of a planned range, as investors piled into the IT services firm that’s been among the beneficiaries of a surge in …
Abu Dhabi’s ENEC Eyes Investment in Nuclear Specialist Newcleo
Abu Dhabi’s state-run atomic power company is set to invest in French-Italian operator Newcleo after signing an accord during a visit to Rome by the United Arab Emirates’ president.
National Guard, Abu Dhabi Airports sign cooperation agreement
Major General Saleh Mohammed bin Muqrin Al Ameri, Commander of the National Guard, received at the National Guard headquarters, Elena Sourili, Managing Director and CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports, as part …