The Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM), under the Support Services Sector, made notable advancements in the first half of 2023, particularly in the digitalisation and e-archiving of municipal documents …
Well-known Iraqi poet Kareem Al Iraqi dies at 68 in Abu Dhabi
From Baghdad school teacher to songwriter, Karim Al Iraqi leaves behind rich legacy Abu Dhabi: Renowned Iraqi poet Karim Al Iraqi, also known as Karim Odeh, died in Abu Dhabi on Friday after a …
‘A big responsibility’: astronaut from UAE on longest ever Arab space mission
Sultan al-Neyadi has taken images of Middle East and Gulf from ISS while on six-month record-breaking mission …
UAE calls for reformulating Arab economic policies and programs to align with global trends towards new economy sectors
His Excellency Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, headed the UAE delegation participating in the 112th session of the Economic and Social Council of the Arab League at the ministerial …
Sheraa & Arada announce a nationwide competition call to identify and empower UAE’s next fashion prodigy
Contest targets UAE-based designers and university students who need to send their applications before September 21 Selected candidates will receive pitch training by Sheraa’s expert mentors; winner …
UAE’s Vaishnave Mahesh makes history in T20 internationals
Young UAE leg-spinner Vaishnave Mahesh made history on Friday by becoming the fastest bowler to take 50 wickets in T20 internationals (men’s and women’s cr..
UAE ultra-rich, family offices to contribute $500bn to economy by 2026
Family offices and ultra high net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) are expected to contribute $500 billion to the UAE economy by 2026, a new report finds. This figure accounts for an anticipated 46 percent …
Uae: From Weaving Ropes To Salting Fish, How This Festival Is Teaching Kids The Ancestral Art Of Fishing
The highlight of the event was septuagenarians and octogenarians belonging to fishermen’s families teaching young kids about weaving nets and ropes, the construction of the traditional dhow, and …
W Hotels to open in 2027 on Al Marjan Island, UAE
M arjan, a master developer of freehold properties in Ras Al Khaimah, a city in the UAE, has announced the launch of a W Hotel in 2027 on Al Marjan Island in the United Arab Emirates through a …
Historic CEPA to add new vigour to Vietnam-UAE ties’ 30th anniversary celebrations: Envoy
ABU DHABI – Vietnam and the UAE are expected to conclude the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) this year, which will add new vigour to the 30th anniversary celebrations of diplomatic …
Uae, New Zealand Enter Preliminary Discussions On Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
The and New Zealand already share a productive trade relationship, with non-oil trade reaching US$805 million in 2022, a growth of 7 percent compared to 2021 and 23 percent more than in 2020. As of …
Mumbai Airport Customs Seize Over 3KG Gold From 2 Indian Nationals Travelling From Sharjah; Visuals Surface
Mumbai: Officers of Mumbai Airport Customs seized 24 KT Gold Dust weighing 1.79 kg from an Indian National travelling from Sharjah on Thursday. The Gold was found concealed in a specially designed …
ADNEC Group launches charter flights to Europe, Central Asia to attract tourists to Abu Dhabi
This new service, available from Europe and central Asia, is poised to increase visitor arrivals to the UAE, while further solidifying ADNEC Group’s position as a key player in the regional tourism se …
Abu Dhabi: Road closure on Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street
The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) has issued a notification for motorists. The ITC has announced a partial road closure of multiple streets in Abu Dhabi. For those using the Sheikh Zayed Bin …
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi organises orientation event for new intake
The event took place from 29 to 31 August and aimed to facilitate a seamless transition for new students into university life, ensuring that students embark on their educational journey well-prepared …
Bitay announces strategic expansion into UAE’s burgeoning crypto market
The UAE, which has an impressive 99 per cent internet penetration rate according to a McKinsey study, welcomes Bitay, a cryptocurrency platform from Turkey. This move aligns with the UAE’s growing …
UAE family offices and UHNWIs forecasted to contribute half $1trln by 2026
UAE – In the UAE, financial wealth, generated by ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices is forecasted to increase to 46 per cent by 2026. It is estimated that the overall UAE’s financial …