Dubai-based telco Du has signed a $544.54 million deal with Microsoft to develop a hyperscale data center in the UAE. Announced during Dubai AI Week, Microsoft will be the main tenant of the data …
I work with celebs in Dubai & I’ll never move back to Scotland – Brits who say it’s soulless are making silly mistakes
KELLY Lundberg swapped Edinburgh for the Emirates 22 years ago – and she’s never looked back. Now she says Brits who complain that Dubai is soulless aren’t looking hard enough at what …
UAE turns to AI to draft the laws of the future
The system aims to create laws that reflect the needs of the UAE’s economy and diverse population. In practice, this means AI will help draft laws in multiple languages and plain terms, designed to be …
Gold prices hit new highs in UAE: Some shoppers sell old jewellery, delay buying new
Gold maintains its strong appeal as a safe-haven asset among Dubai shoppers. Although “small slowdown” in purchases can be expected amongst price-conscious consumers …
UAE petrol price prediction May 2025: Will we see another drop?
The price of UAE petrol and diesel changes every month. An announcement of the new rates will come on Wednesday April 30 and the new petroleum cost will be in place from Thursday May 1. In April, …
Dinky, ‘the most famous cat in Dubai’, dies
The family, who dubbed him “Dinky, the most famous cat in Dubai” said he died suddenly on Monday but had “definitely made his mark on this earth during his adventurous life”. Mr and Mrs Lees had been …
‘Ruby Blooms’: UAE launches world’s first sensory menstruation guidebook for girls with autism
Explaining periods can be a challenging task for any parent, but for those with daughters on the autism spectrum, it often becomes significantly more challenging.
UAE: Is ChatGPT building a conscience? New Barbie Box trend tests AI tool’s privacy limits
In this trend, users can upload a photo of themselves, with a text prompt, that includes instructions on the outfit, pose, hair, makeup, accessories, box design, and even the overall vibe.
Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE in May
The president’s trip aims to “strengthen ties” with these countries, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
In sweeping crackdown, UAE lists 11 political dissidents as ‘terrorists’
Human Rights Watch says the move represents an escalation of the UAE’s transnational repression, targeting dissidents and family members …
Three lure woman to invest in crypto, defraud her of Dhs56,000 in Dubai
Three Asian nationals, one is a fugitive, defrauded a woman out of Dhs56,000 by tricking her into investing in cryptocurrency trading, so the Misdemeanour …
3,000-Year-Old Necropolis Unearthed in Abu Dhabi
The tomb offers a look into cemeteries and burial customs during a time of key social, cultural, and economic growth.
Dubai’s Du Announces 2 Billion Dirhams Hyperscale Data Center Deal With Microsoft
(Reuters) -The Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (du) on Tuesday announced a 2 billion dirhams ($544.54 million) hyperscale data center deal with Microsoft.
First phase of Sharjah fire-safe building project to be completed on June 1
Engineer Khalifa Bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, Director of Technical Services at Sharjah City Municipality, revealed that 90 per cent of the first phase of …
SRTA temporarily shuts exit leading to Sharjah City via Bridge 4 on Al Dhaid Road
Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) announced a temporary closure of the exit leading to Sharjah City via Bridge no.4 on the Sharjah-Al Dhaid Road.
Abu Dhabi Police issue warning over fraudulent online sales, recruitment and real estate
Abu Dhabi Police have issued a warning over fraudsters luring victims through misleading tactics, such as placing ads and holding fake auctions for luxury watches on social media platforms. Victims …
UAE diplomats to attend Pope Francis’ memorial mass on April 24 in Abu Dhabi
Kassis, a Lebanese Catholic bishop and diplomat, is the Papal Nuncio or ambassador of the Vatican to the UAE. He was appointed to the position by Pope Francis on January 2, 2023.