It’s hard to mistake Reinier de Ridder’s quiet conviction when he talks about Abu Dhabi. There’s reverence in his voice. Not just because he’s headlining UFC Fight Night on July 26 at the iconic …
UAE Central Bank imposes financial sanction of Dhs600,000 on branch of a foreign bank
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) imposed a financial sanction of Dhs600,000 on a branch of a foreign bank operating in the UAE, pursuant to Article (137) …
UAE’s $245bn budget to focus on AI, education and health
Record future-focused budget Strong UAE growth expected The UAE has announced a total federal budget allocation of AED900 billion ($245 billion) for its 2027-2029 budget cycle. The primary …
Watch: Parts of UAE see heavy rainfall, hail, bringing respite from heat
RAK’s Wadi Al Khor and Wadi El Ejeili received heavy showers alongwith hail, according to the NCM. Moderate rainfall was reported over Munay in Ras Al Khaimah …
UAE: MoF launches 2027–2029 budget cycle
The move aims to enhance fiscal sustainability and aligns with the wise leadership’s vision for a more flexible and innovative future …
UAE President arrives in Turkey on state visit
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Ankara on Wednesday on a state visit at the invitation of Recep Tayyip …
UAE-India flights: Airlines issue travel advisory as heavy rains lash parts of country
As heavy rains lash across parts of India, airlines have issued travel advisories to their passengers, warning them of delays in some states. With India’s monsoons clashing with the UAE’s summers, …
Dubai’s Salik expands paid parking to two Abu Dhabi malls from July 18
More malls, tourist enclaves, and business hubs in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are now offering seamless, ticketless, and barrier-less parking courtesy of Parkonic and Salik PJSC as the payment option.
Bayut: Abu Dhabi real estate continues to attract strong investor interest in H1 2025
Bayut, UAE’s property portal, has released its analysis of search and pricing trends in Abu Dhabi’s real estate market for the first half of 2025. The data highlights the capital’s continued momentum …
Innovative Initiatives to enhance public parking management using artificial intelligence in Abu Dhabi
Q Mobility, a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi investment and holding company-ADQ, focuses on providing sustainable and integrated smart mobility solutions to enhance the efficiency, reliability …
UAE: FTA emphasises prompt corporate tax registration to benefit from penalty waiver
The Late Registration Penalty Waiver initiative applies only to the first Tax Period of the Taxable Person (or Exempt Person required to register) …
Sharjah Chamber finalises preparations for 9th Al Dhaid Date Festival, set to open on July 23
This year’s edition will feature extensive participation from palm farmers and date producers from across the UAE …
Sharjah takes the lead in advanced manufacturing with launch of Maxbyte Industry X.0 Innovation Hub at SRTI Park
New centre of excellence empowers regional industries to embrace digital transformation, automation, and future-ready technologies …
UAE weather: Abu Dhabi Police issue warning over high winds and dust
Police in Abu Dhabi have warned motorists to be cautious on the roads due to strong winds and high levels of dust clouds. The plea from police came as the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued …
NCM alert: Dust reduces visibility below 2000m in UAE
According to the official statement, “Suspended dust with southeasterly winds over some coastal and internal areas [is] reducing the horizontal visibility to less than 2000 m fr …
Drive for high school graduate children of UAE martyrs launched
The Office of Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Khalifa Empowerment Programme (Aqdar) have launched …
Explained: Why UAE-based holders of ‘golden passports’ may soon lose visa-free travel in these countries
UAE expatriates who invested in Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs are bracing for potential visa bans due to new US and UK regulations, affecting access to key destinations. The crackdown …