H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, accompanied by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, reviewed on …
Sharjah International Conference on Linguistic Intelligence announced by AUS, Emirates Scholar
The Emirate of Sharjah is set to host the Sharjah International Conference for Linguistic Intelligence, held from 17th to 19th October, 2024. Organised by American University of Sharjah (AUS) and the …
UAE economy grew 4.3% in fourth quarter of 2023
The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) economy grew 4.3% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2023, preliminary government data showed, with non-oil economic growth vastly outperforming overall GDP.
The rise of crypto: UAE named fifth most crypto-friendly country
UAE ranks fifth for crypto adoption, with 30.4% of the population holding crypto and a high search volume of 1,415.2 per 100,000 …
Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc Sells $935 Million Shares in Drilling Unit
The United Arab Emirates’ main oil company sold $935 million worth of shares in a secondary offering of its drilling unit in a rare such deal for the region.
Abu Dhabi’s Shorooq Eyes $100 Million Fund with South Korean Backing
Abu Dhabi-based technology investor Shorooq Partners reached the initial close of its second private credit fund with backing from regional and Korean investors, underscoring the growing ties between …
Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi on Track for Completion in 2025
Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has reaffirmed that Saadiyat Cultural District, along with its cultural institutions, is on track for completion in 2025, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. Saadiyat …
When is Eid al Adha 2024 in Abu Dhabi? Predicted Eid dates for UAE
Eid al Adha 2024 is expected to officially fall in mid-June – meaning the UAE’s next major public holiday is not far away. So far this year, we’ve celebrated New Year’s Day on January 1, while Eid al …
Exclusive: Microsoft’s UAE deal could transfer key U.S. chips and AI technology abroad
Microsoft President Brad Smith said the tech company’s high profile deal with the United Arab Emirates-backed AI firm G42 could eventually involve the transfer of sophisticated chips and tools – a …
UAE flights: Airfares set to go up this summer; here’s why
Demand for travel increases substantially during summer, when a lot of expatriate residents in the UAE fly back to their home countries as well as travel to cooler destinations in Europe. This results …
Abdullah bin Zayed attends official mourning ceremony of late Iranian President; conveys UAE President’s condolences
H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, led the UAE delegation that participated in the official mourning ceremony held today in Tehran to pay tribute to late Iranian …
India’s BluSmart is testing its ride-hailing service in Dubai
BluSmart, India’s ride-hailing startup, has started operating in Dubai — a move to counter the likes of Careem, Uber and Hala.
Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District On Track For Completion In 2025
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), on Wednesday, reaffirmed that Saadiyat Cultural District, along with its cultural institutions, was on track for completion in 2025.
UAE Seeks To Boost Non-Oil Exports To Dh800b By 2031: Al Marri
The UAE targets to increase its non-oil exports to Dh800 billion and boost the value of non-oil foreign trade to Dh4.0 trillion by the next decade, …
CVC and Abu Dhabi mount £5bn bid for Hargreaves Lansdown
Hargreaves Lansdown has rejected a £4.6bn bid from a consortium led by Abu Dhabi’s wealth fund and the private equity giant CVC Capital.
Abu Dhabi launches £5bn takeover raid on Hargreaves Lansdown
Hargreaves Lansdown has rejected a shock £4.6bn takeover raid from a consortium led by Abu Dhabi’s wealth fund and the private equity giant CVC Capital.The fund supermarket, which has nearly 2 million …
Grigalashvili, Van Lieshout steal show on Day 3 of World Judo in Abu Dhabi
Van Lieshout became the first world champion for the Dutch women’s team since 2009 when she outclassed Poland’s Angelika Szymanska in the -63kg category.