One eatery says that making the switch from plastic will drive up costs, some of which they may have to pass on to customers …
Dubai property market likely to keep flourishing in 2025; highest quarterly sales ever seen in Q4-24
During the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024, the real estate sector in Dubai achieved the highest quarterly sales ever, with more than AED 142.7 billion after the highest monthly sales ever recorded in …
Sharjah: No deaths recorded during New Year Eve celebrations, says police
Sharjah Police on Thursday announced that it had recorded zero fatalities during the New Year Eve 2025 celebrations. The authority implemented a security and traffic plan which saw a successful run …
OMODA & JAECOO expands UAE presence with MAHY Khoory Automotive
OMODA & JAECOO strengthens its UAE market presence through a strategic second distributor agreement, marking continued expansion in the region. The partnership with MAHY Khoory Automotive ensures …
Dubai classroom to Silicon Valley: 20-year-old launches AI startup after dropping out of prestigious university
At school, the Indian expat was not only a standout student academically, but also ranked first in the UAE Math Olympiad …
The UAE public holidays law explained: Why you could get more time off this year
And a recent tweak to the UAE public holidays law means that the dream of more time off could become a reality this year. As of Wednesday January 1 in 2025, UAE public holidays are transferable if …
Suqia UAE’s Board of Trustees reviews efforts to support the UAE’s pioneering position in strengthening sustainable water security globally
Dubai, UAE: The Board of Trustees of the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE) held its fourth meeting in 2024, chaired by HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The meeting has …
Dubai is no longer just for influencers – and it’s my new favourite winter destination
When Instagram is awash with yachts, luxury shopping, and a skyline where everything is perceived as bigger and better, there’s little wonder Dubai has earned a reputation as the influencer capital of …
Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival to commence on Monday
The 21st Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival will run from 6th to 12th January, featuring over 70 poets, literary critics, and media personalities from across the Arab world and several African nations.
UAE: Mesmerizing fireworks light up for New Year 2025 in Dubai, UAE
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – December 31, 2024 On December 31, 2024, in Dubai, UAE, @elisaxna shared a video of a magnificent fireworks display. In celebration of the New Year, the Burj Khalifa, the …
Inside Sharjah’s oldest majlis: 200-year-old house is a community hub for retirees, visitors
The emirate’s government restored the house and converted it into a formal council space, complete with provisions for tea, electricity and water …
Dubai Duty Free sales top nearly $8bn in 2024
Dubai Duty Free achieved sales of AED7.9 billion ($2.16 billion) in 2024, mirroring its 2023 performance. December set an all-time monthly record with sales of AED821.94 million, a 2 percent …
Dubai: Meet couples who went to college after getting married, graduated with baby
Among the sea of smiling faces were man and wife, Xin and Fan Yang, standing side by side, holding their baby in their arms. It wasn’t just a graduation ceremony—it was a celebration of their journey …
This many people used public transport on NYE in Dubai
Dubai New Year’s Eve celebrations saw a rise in passengers numbers from last year as *millions* travelled to their festivities.
Dubai Duty Free posts all-time annual sales high of $2.15bln
December set an all-time monthly record with sales of AED821.94 million (US$225.19 million), a +2% increase over December 2023, which until now was the highest-grossing month in Dubai Duty Free’s …
Sharjah to enhance, stimulate entrepreneurship environment
As part of its efforts to enhance and stimulate the entrepreneurship environment in the Emirate of Sharjah, the Sharjah SME “Ruwad” announced the launch …
UAE sovereign wealth fund overtakes Saudi Arabia’s PIF with $29bn in deals
Mubadala’s spending blowout accounted for roughly 20 percent of the almost $136.1bn spent by sovereign wealth funds worldwide in 2024. Mubadala overtook Saudi Arabia ‘s Public Investment Fund, known …