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.
UAE’s ADNOC invests in Mozambique’s natural gas in first African foray
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has made its first foray into Mozambique after acquiring a 10% stake in Galp’s Area 4 natural gas concession in the southern African country’s Rovuma basin, the …
Microsoft ties up with UAE-based AI firm to invest $1 billion in Kenya data center
Microsoft is partnering with UAE-based AI firm G42 to invest $1 billion in a data center in Kenya as part of its efforts to expand cloud-computing services in East Africa, the companies said on …
Dubai Court upholds jail term of woman on charges of narcotic substances
The details of the case date back to August 2023, when information was received by the General Department of Anti Narcotics at Dubai police alerting that an Asian man (referred to the Federal Court) …
Dubai Airport Executive Predicts Topping 100 Million By 2027
Dubai Airports’ CEO is predicting a record few years ahead when it comes to passenger levels and overall growth. During an interview with CNBC, Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths said passenger traffic …
Sharjah’s economy records 6.5% growth in 2023, GDP hits Dhs145.2b
Sharjah’s Department of Statistics and Community Development (DSCD) has announced substantial growth in the emirate’s gross domestic product (GDP) for 2023. The preliminary estimates show a 6.5 per …
Abu Dhabi labs accomplish world’s first implanting of live cells from camel embryos
Supplied Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) laboratories, represented by the Collaborating Centre for Camel Diseases, accredited by the World Organisation for Animal …