The theme of the 16th Sharjah Biennial, the longest-running contemporary art biennial in the Gulf region, was an open-ended proposition: to carry. To its all-female curatorial team, it has manifold …
9th Xposure photography festival gets under way in Sharjah, UAE
Themed ‘There’s nothing bigger than a picture’, the ninth edition of the Xposure International Photography Festival opened today in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates. Celebrating the art of visual …
No Pogačar, No Problem: UAE’s Rising Stars Outgun Vingegaard and Roglič
UAE slots 5 into top-10 to derail the hyped ‘Big 2’ duel between Vingegaard and Roglič in key Volta ao Algarve mountain finale.
Sharjah and Neuchâtel explore collaboration in manufacturing and innovation at Business Roundtable
The event organised by Invest in Sharjah in collaboration with the Consulate General of the UAE in Geneva explored partnerships and opportunities to strengthen UAE-Swiss economic ties …
Crypto app downloads in the UAE surge by 41% in 2024
A recent research by AppsFlyer measuring installation and user trends for 49 of the most popular crypto apps found that the UAE saw a 41% year-on-year increase in crypto trading and management …
Sharjah introduces new sewage fee in Sewa bills for expats starting April 1
Sharjah will soon implement a new sewerage fee schedule for expats in the emirate. Fees will be calculated based on water usage, at a rate of 1.5 fils per gallon. The water consumption is calculated …
Sharjah Ruler Sheikh Sultan witnesses launch of ‘Gheras’ organic products in Al Dhaid
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended the launch ceremony on Thursday, for the new …
Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc Seeks $2.8 Billion in Gas Unit Stake Sale
Abu Dhabi’s state energy company is seeking to raise as much as 10.4 billion dirhams ($2.84 billion) from a secondary offering in its gas business.
UAE: Israeli weapons displayed at Abu Dhabi defense fair
Storyline: Leading Israeli arms manufacturers are displaying their latest weapons at the 2025 International Defense Exhibition and Conference, which is held from Feb 17 to Feb 21 in Abu Dhabi, the …
UAE ranks 10th globally in Soft Power Index 2025: Sheikh Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said via the X platform, …
UAE: New product line of local organic fruits, vegetables launched in Sharjah
As part of the initial phase, there are four greenhouses covering three hectares, each spanning 4,800 square meters, alongside an agricultural field of 6,800 square metres …
UAE crypto app downloads rise 41% as market shows strong growth
January 2025 saw UAE crypto app installations reach 3.5 million, representing over half of the total installations for 2023 …
Abu Dhabi Imposes Fines Up to AED4,000 for Littering
Abu Dhabi is stepping up its efforts to keep the city clean and green with new, stricter penalties for littering. On Tuesday, the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) announced updated …
UAE SMEs report 91% business confidence for 2025, Mastercard study shows
The report indicates that 90 percent of SMEs expect to maintain or increase their revenue compared to the previous year
Turkey Talks for Port Deal With Abu Dhabi Fail, Minister Says
AD Ports Group’s negotiations to acquire the operating rights for a port in western Turkey have failed, a Turkish official said, marking a blow to the country’s ambitions of attracting investments …
UAE hotels net $10bn in revenue during first 10 months of 2024
Hotel establishments across the UAE generated AED37.1 billion ($10 billion) in revenue during the period from January to October 2024, up 4% over the previous year, reported Wam, citing a senior minister. “The UAE’s tourism sector continues its positive …
Qatar and UAE top Ookla Speedtest Intelligence data study with 370 Mbps+ 5G roaming speeds
The Gulf region’s strategic focus on tourism empowers mobile operators to leverage 5G roaming as a key revenue driver