But with the alcohol tax being reinstated, there’s a renewed focus on the sip to dirham ratio of Dubai’s drinks menus. If you hadn’t already heard, a 30 percent sales tax on hops, grape and other …
Sharjah Chamber, Jordan discuss strengthening trade, investment cooperation
The discussions focused on enhancing private sector communication, increasing investments, and exploring opportunities …
Abu Dhabi Residents Must Register Pets Starting Feb 3
Pet owners in Abu Dhabi will soon need to register their microchipped cats and dogs under a new animal ownership service launching on February 3. This new requirement, announced by the Department of …
IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi announces BTech admissions 2025-26 for 3 4-year courses
IIT Delhi – Abu Dhabi has started its undergraduate admissions for 2025-26. You can apply for the BTech programmes through JEE (Advanced) or CAET 2025. The programmes focus on cutting-edge engineering …
Masdar, EWEC announce 5 GW/19 GWh solar-plus-storage project in Abu Dhabi
Masdar and Emirates Water and Electricity Co. (EWEC) plan to build a $6 billion, 5 GW/19 GWh solar-plus-storage project in Abu Dhabi, with operations set to start by 2027.
‘I went on holiday to Dubai on a budget – here’s how I did it’
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Tokinvest receives UAE license for RWA tokenization marketplace
This came weeks after it received preliminary approval for a crypto broker license in Dubai UAE. Scott Thiel, CEO and Co-Founder of Tokinvest, stated, “We are thrilled to receive a full market license …
Eco body plants over 11,000 mangrove seedlings in Sharjah
The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah has completed a pioneering mangrove planting programme in AlQurm Protected Area, Khor Kalba, …
ITC (Abu Dhabi Mobility) was awarded the IRF Global Road Achievement Award for its Mobile Traffic Management Centre Project
In support of its ongoing commitment to innovation and sustainability in transport management …
World Future Energy Summit 2025 opens in Abu Dhabi
World Future Energy Summit 2025, hosted by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar, opened today at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi as part of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW).
Beyond the Bling: Why Dubai wants quieter, ‘better’ Al Marjan Island to stay a secret
Al Marjan Island, a man-made archipelago in Ras Al Khaimah, is offering an antidote to Dubai’s frenetic energy. I was told by a few friends who went there that it is “way quieter, has more culture…
UAE’s Masdar launches facility to produce 1GW of uninterrupted renewable energy
UAE state-owned renewables firm Masdar has launched a renewable energy facility that will produce 1 gigawatt of uninterrupted clean power, the company’s chairman said on Tuesday.
UAE launches ‘world’s first round the clock’ renewable energy facility
The UAE on Tuesday launched what it called the “world’s first” facility that can provide renewable energy at scale round the clock. Abu Dhabi clean energy company Masdar will combine 5 gigawatts of …
MBZ-SAT set for launch today: What to know about this UAE satellite and why it matters
With all the data and images it can capture and send back to its home base in Dubai, the MBZ-SAT is expected to set a new standard in earth observation …
UAE: Smart impoundment for vehicles to be applied in RAK from January 20
The emirate’s police said in an Instagram post that the new “Smart Home Vehicle Impoundment System” will go into effect on January 20. When the system becomes operational, vehicle …
UAE: GPSSA announces pension disbursement dates for 2025
Pension disbursements for Emirati pensioners and beneficiaries will be paid on the 27th of each month in 2025, except for April, June and July, when payments will be issued on the 25th, the General …
UAE: Rents In Sharjah Likely To Remain High For The Next 2 Years
Rents in Sharjah are expected to remain high for the next couple of years, driven by an influx of new residents into the emirate.