Abu Dhabi International Airport’s new name, Zayed International Airport, will be effective from Friday February 9, 2024, coinciding with the official official opening ceremony of Terminal A.
Movember: UAE population to see higher rates of prostate cancer as expat residents settle down
Doctors call for enhanced screening and early detection efforts as they foresee a spike in prostate cancer cases among the UAE’s ageing expat population in the next 30 years
UAE: Nobel laureate recounts time he forged Morgan Freeman’s signature
Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka regaled his audiences at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) on Wednesday with a story about the time he pretended to be Morgan Freeman. Speaking to a a roomful of children, he recounted how a family mistook him for the …
Free zones spark innovation and growth in the UAE’s start-up and SME sector
The UAE’s transformation from a humble trading hub to the regional economic powerhouse underscores its resilience, adaptability and commitment to continuous development. By promoting investments and innovation, the UAE has fostered an environment …
UAE to bet on India’s prized economy with up to $50bn in investments: Report
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is reportedly considering investing as much as $50bn in India as part of its broader bet on India’s rising economic potential. According to a report in the Bloomberg, the UAE could announce these spree of investments into …
Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella Visits UAE
Microsoft Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella visited the UAE today to experience first-hand how the latest advancements in cloud and AI are supporting UAE organizations across every industry. While speaking at the Microsoft ‘AI …
Is the viral drone skeleton in Dubai real?
A Halloween-themed drone show alleged to have taken place in Dubai has gone viral after a gigantic building-sized skeleton appeared to stand next to the Burj Khalifa, but people are sceptical about whether it’s real.
Dubai flights: Passengers to get special stamp on passports from next week
Travellers who are arriving at Dubai’s airports from November 6 to 18 will be getting a special stamp on their passports, it was announced on Thursday. Sharing on the social media platform X, Dubai Airports revealed the commemorative stamp — which was …
Abu Dhabi considers investment worth $50 billion in India
Over the past decade, the two nations have been working to strengthen their relationship and have set a goal to increase non-oil bilateral trade to $100 billion.
Dharmendra Pradhan visits Hub71, a global tech startup ecosystem in Abu Dhabi
Union Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday visited Hub71, a global tech ecosystem located in the heart of the city of Abu Dhabi that brings …
Abu Dhabi T10: Deccan Gladiators to play New York Strikers in season 7 opener on Nov 28
Cricket’s fastest tournament, Abu Dhabi T10 is set to return for the seventh edition on November 28, 2023 and this time, cricket …
Abu Dhabi drivers, take note of this speed limit change
This follows numerous measures adopted this year to increase road safety in the UAE… Aspiring speedsters in the UAE capital will want to lay off the lead footing, as the Abu Dhabi Police has announced …
Wizz Air commences operations from new Terminal At Abu Dhabi Airport
The new terminal will support the national carrier’s growth plans in ramping up operations and offering a seamless journey to meet its ambitious growth plans and high demand.
UAE: Indian cab driver who just started work wins Dh100,000 Mahzooz prize
Indian expat Abdul Gafoor had just arrived in Sharjah seven months ago to work as a taxi driver. Though he has yet to receive a regular salary, he has been buying a Mahzooz ticket every week. Last Saturday was his lucky day — he bagged Dh100,
Wizz Air launches flights from new Abu Dhabi International Airport Terminal A
Budget airline Wizz Air has announced the commencement of flights from the new Abu Dhabi airport which was recently renamed to the Zayed International Airport. The first flight was operated today from …
Dubai Chambers signs MoU with Royal Belt Exhibitions to establish China Innovation Centre in Dubai
Dubai Chambers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Royal Belt Exhibitions to establish the ‘China Innovation Centre’, which will serve a
King Charles will deliver opening address at Cop28 climate summit in Dubai, Buckingham Palace confirms
King Charles will deliver opening address at Cop28 climate summit in Dubai, Buckingham Palace confirms – Charles will deliver the opening address at the summit on December 1 in Dubai