Abu Dhabi Airports, operator of the emirate’s five commercial airports, announced its results for 2024, showcasing significant growth and reaffirming its position as a leading global aviation hub.
Must-Visit Malls in Abu Dhabi: Shop and More in the Capital
Abu Dhabi is not only known for its impressive skyline and rich culture but also for its world-class shopping malls. Whether you’re a shopaholic or just looking for a fun day out, Abu Dhabi’s malls …
Customer fined Dhs7,000 over insulting and humiliating a salesman in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ruled that a person must pay Dhs7,000 as compensation to a shop’s salesman for insulting him …
Abu Dhabi: Belinda Bencic beats Slam champ, makes first SF in post-pregnancy comeback
Belinda Bencic has reached her first semifinal since launching her post-pregnancy comeback after beating Marketa Vondrousova 7-5 6-3 in the Abu Dhabi quarterfinal. A day earlier, the Swiss registered …
Bencic defeats Vondrousova in Abu Dhabi to make first semifinal of comeback
Belinda Bencic defeated Marketa Vondrousova in the Mubadala Open quarterfinals to reach her first tour-level semifinal since April 2023.
UAE DCM to thrive in 2025 on funding diversification; Major emerging markets issuer
Sukuk made up 20.8% of dollar issuances in 2024, followed by ESG issuance (17.2%). The dirham’s share of the DCM rose to 23% by end-2024 (2020: 0.5%). The UAE’s consolidated debt is stable. We expect …
UAE’S RAK DAO Launches USD$2 Million Builder’s Oasis Accelerator Program
Applications for Builder’s Oasis will be open until the end of February 2025, after which shortlisted teams will be invited to participate in exclusive demo days in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah.
Dubai to Host Second Edition of Middle East Blockchain Awards as MENA Drives Global Crypto Growth
MEBA aims to foster innovation, recognize excellence, and set new standards for blockchain and Web 3.0 projects across the region. In its inaugural edition in 2022, MEBA partnered with Abu Dhabi …
Look: Sharjah Light Festival returns for 18 days; where to watch dazzling shows for free
Besides the nightly spectacles, the main attraction for this year’s fest is The Light Village where tickets need to be bought for Dh10 each …
Inside Sharjah Biennial 2025: Colonial board game, celebration of the mandala and migrant stories
Verbs are not often used as thematic titles for art festivals, but the one selected for the Sharjah Biennial is elegantly equivocal.”To Carry”, this year’s theme, reflects on the many aspects we …
Jennifer Lopez to make Abu Dhabi debut at Saadiyat Nights in February
Jennifer Lopez is set to perform in Abu Dhabi for the first time as part of the ongoing Saadiyat Nights concert series on February 20. Tickets are now available online. The pop star joins a …
UAE: Umrah flight tickets hit Dh1,400 as more residents plan pilgrimage during Ramadan
Many of the faithful prefer to land in Jeddah before the holy month begins so they can pray their first Taraweeh at the Grand Mosque, a travel expert says …
UAE launches new roadmap for ‘Green Intellectual Property’ to drive innovation
The Ministry of Economy launched a new roadmap for “Green Intellectual Property (IP)” designed to foster innovation, accelerate technology localisation, and develop new projects in the new economy, …
Gazprom Sells Austrian Gas Trading Unit to Dubai Company
Gazprom PJSC has sold its Austrian and Italian gas trading units to a Dubai-based investment firm set up less than a year ago.
Three Singaporean artists show works at Sharjah Biennial 16
Featuring Heman Chong, John Clang and Shubigi Rao, the Arab world’s biggest contemporary art event opened on Feb 6. Read more at straitstimes.com.
UAE Council for Fatwa organises ‘Al Shawwaf Forum’ on crescent sighting February 17
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, the UAE Council for Fatwa is set to organise the …
OpenAI’s Altman to stop in Abu Dhabi for MGX fundraising talks – report
The talks with Abu Dhabi’s MGX will follow Altman’s whirlwind tour of Asia, during which a partnership with Japan’s SoftBank for AI services was announced on Monday.