On the third day of Dubai AI Week 2025, mental health specialists and engineers argued that AI could serve as a valuable first step in early detection and support, but always with human supervision …
UAE, Bangladesh discuss easing of visas, says consul-general
The population of Bangladeshi nationals in the UAE stands at roughly one million, remaining stable and has not increased due to “complications in visas”.
Fortune favours the visionary: How Praveen Shetty built a hospitality legacy in Dubai
In a city defined by ambition and excellence, few stories capture the spirit of Dubai quite like that of Praveen Shetty, the driving force behind the Fortune Group of Hotels. What began as a single …
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank’s Q1 net profit up 18% at $462mln
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) delivered a double-digit growth in net profit for the first quarter of the year, driven by higher lending and income from fees and commissions. Net profit after tax for …
Abu Dhabi Police Warns Against Fake Auctions, Online Scams
Authorities in Abu Dhabi have raised an alarm over a surge in online scams targeting residents through social media platforms. The latest warning highlights a scheme where scammers pose as sellers of …
Sharjah Ruler inaugurates 16th SCRF
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, officially inaugurated the 16th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2025) on …
Dubai student who helped place e-waste bins at some malls becomes ‘recycling hero 2025’
A Dubai student and an environmental advocate has been recognised as the ‘Recycling Hero 2025’ by the Global Recycling Foundation, becoming the only recipient of the prestigious title from the Middle …
34th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair to take place on April 26 – May 5
Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the 34th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) under the …
Raytheon, Tawazun Move Closer To Coyote Assembly In UAE
Raytheon and Tawazun Council moved closer to realizing a two-year-old plan to assemble the Coyote uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) in the UAE, signing a term sheet to establish local production of the …
Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi unveils key services under ‘Barakatna’ Initiative
The Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi (DCD), in partnership with the Family Development Foundation, has unveiled six key services and programs under the “Barakatna” Initiative.Designed …
Abu Dhabi set to launch air taxi services by 2026 with new hybrid heliport
Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal hosts 650K+ yearly, offering access to top cultural sites like the Louvre and Saadiyat …
Metallica, Katy Perry Added to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Concerts
The Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix continues to add to its star-studded lineup of entertainers for its 2025 After-Race Concerts. Organized by Ethara, the entertainment program has built …
UAE ranks among top emerging economies in AI readiness: Study
The UAE ranks among the top emerging global economies in AI readiness, according to a report titled “GCC AI Pulse: Mapping the Region’s Readiness for an AI-Driven Future” by Boston Consulting Group …
UAE: Over 100 residents cancel travel plans to Kashmir after terror attack kills 26
At least 26 people died and 17 others were injured when terrorists opened fire in three locations at a popular tourist spot in the Pahalgam region of India’s Jammu and Kashmir.
UAE Minister warns against over-regulating AI, cites example from history
The UAE’s minister of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Wednesday cautioned against over-regulating the technology and stressed that the Emirates aims be a hub for AI acceleration and innovation rather …
Deribit to launch star-studded podcast series at TOKEN2049 Dubai
Deribit will host 34 distinguished guests, including hotshot CEOs, crypto experts, and top voices, during the TOKEN2049 event in Dubai.
Sharjah property transactions rise above Dh13 billion in Q1 2025; Emiratis continue to lead
Sharjah recorded 24,597 real estate transactions in the first quarter of 2025 compared to 23,478 in the same period last year, a growth of 4.8 per cent. The total value of real estate transactions in …