As the spring break draws near, parents in the UAE are becoming increasingly concerned about discovering budget-friendly activities to occupy their children. The break, followed by Eid Al Fitr …
‘Best iftar of our lives’: UAE residents describe moment President sat on the floor to end fast with them
Abu Dhabi residents Muhammad Jasleem and Muhammad Younus were in for a surprise on Sunday evening when they had the privilege of ending their fast , Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Filled with awe …
UAE tourist tax refunds surge 14.41% to 4.18 million in 2023: FTA DG
Daily average of electronic transactions executed for tax refunds to tourists has consistently increased over the past four years …
Dubai: Woman jailed for Dh1 million extortion attempt after affair with married man ends
A 45-year-old beautician, accused of threatening to tarnish a man’s reputation unless he paid her Dh1 million, has been sentenced to three months in jail. The Court also directed the authorities to …
Abu Dhabi to carry out new strategic projects at a cost of Dhs3 billion to improve traffic safety
In addition, the projects will achieve the ITC’s vision of improving traffic safety, enhancing mobility between areas and economic zones across the emirate, streaming traffic flow, reducing congestion …
UAE investors gain $204m from crypto investments in 2023: analysts
UAE investors gained more than $200m last year as the global cryptocurrency market showed signs of recovery following a $127bn slump in 2022. 2023 proved to be a year of strong recovery for global …
UAE, Pakistan nationals receiving ‘Viksit Bharat’ WhatsApp letter sparks fresh row, Opposition attacks BJP
However, a fresh controversy has emerged as individuals from various nationalities, including those from the UAE and Pakistan, report receiving similar messages from Viksit Bharat Sampark. “The …
UAE: Tourist tax refunds surge 14.41% in 2023
FTA DG said, “With the tourism recovery witnessed by the UAE, and the continuous development operations carried out by the Authority for the electronic system for VAT refunds to tourists; the total …
UAE and Kyrgyzstan launch second cohort of government accelerators
The governments of the UAE and Kyrgyzstan launched the second cohort of government accelerators, as part of the recent visit by a delegation from the Knowledge Exchange Office of the Ministry of …
OpenAI hopes to break AI’s reliance on Nvidia by using investment from UAE to make its own chips
OpenAI is working with a UAE investment firm, to create a deal in which the artificial intelligence research group gets all the money it needs to design and manufacture its own AI acceleration …
This is where we are in Dubai: A local’s guide from millennials and Gen Z
Dubai – where shimmering skyscrapers pierce the sky and diverse communities hum with life. For millennials and Gen Z navigating the city’s endless options, it can be overwhelming. Fear not, fellow …
Dubai-Riyadh: Emirates Launches 2024’s Shortest Airbus A380 Flight
Dubai-Riyadh will be Emirates’ – and the world’s – shortest A380 route this year.
UAE: Abu Dhabi healthcare provider eyes zero medical waste to landfill by 2040
It also plans to reduce water consumption by 10 per cent by 2030, with a focus on reusing 5 per cent of total water consumed annually …
Video: UAE President breaks fast with worshippers at Sheikh Zayed Mosque
The presence of the President, alongside other dignitaries including Vice-President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed Al Nahyan, Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, …
UAE Agrees 15-Year Gas Deal in Boost to German Energy Security
The United Arab Emirates will sell liquefied natural gas to Germany for 15 years starting 2028, in a deal that further cements Europe’s fossil fuel use and underpins the Middle Eastern country’s plan …
UAE: Surprise WhatsApp letter from Indian PM Modi raises questions among residents
Many expressed concerns over the perceived breach of their data privacy, while opposition parties criticised him of misusing government resources for political gain …
Abu Dhabi outperforms Gulf bourses in early trade
March 18 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi outshone Gulf stock markets in early trade on Monday, as a rise in oil prices and stronger-than-expected Chinese economic data lifted investor sentiment. China’s factory …