The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is set to host the third edition of the Dubai FinTech Summit on 12 and 13 May 2025, at the Madinat …
Syria’s Sharaa meets UAE counterpart in second visit to a Gulf country as leader
CAIRO (Reuters) -Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met his United Arab Emirates counterpart in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, the Syrian leader’s office said, on his second visit to a Gulf state as the country’s …
UAE: Syrian President al Sharaa assured of support from Sheikh Mohamed in first visit to country
Sheikh Mohamed affirmed the UAE’s keenness to help Syria confront the challenges of the transitional phase and rebuild the country in a way that meets the aspirations of its people …
Dubai hotel occupancy rate rises to 77.7% in 2024
KPMG’s survey showed that 94 per cent of tourists in Dubai were satisfied with their hotel stay over the past year compared to 92 per cent in the previous year …
Video: Fire breaks out at warehouse in Sharjah; nearby facilities evacuated
A fire broke out in a warehouse located in Sharjah’s industrial area 15 on Sunday, marking the second blaze of the day. The fire led to the precautionary evacuation of nearby facilities. No injuries …
First UAE-Morocco Business Council convenes in Sharjah
Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Vice Chairman of the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), expressed his pride and warmly …
Dubai: Dh1.4 billion stormwater drainage project to reduce flood risk in 9 areas
Dubai Municipality announced on Sunday major plans to develop strategic and future-ready infrastructure in the emirate. The authority awarded contracts worth Dh1.439 billion for four projects …
Sharjah residential building fire brought under control
A fire in a high-rise apartment block in Sharjah broke out on Sunday morning but is now under control, officials have said.Civil defence personnel in the emirate responded to the blaze in the upper …
Syria’s Sharaa heads to UAE for second visit to a Gulf country as leader
Syria’s Ahmed al-Sharaa will travel to the United Arab Emirates for his second visit to a Gulf state as president on Sunday, Syria’s official news agency reported, as the country’s Islamist rulers …
UAE among best countries in quality of healthcare according to international rankings
In 2025, the UAE continues to strengthen its global position in the healthcare sector, achieving top rankings and outstanding performance indicators. The country ranked first globally in the number of …
Dubai sees 90% drop in road fatalities and traffic incidents, pedestrian deaths also fall
Road fatalities and traffic incidents in Dubai dropped by more than 90 per cent in the last 18 years, according to new figures released. Data shows that road fatalities fell more than 91 per cent from …
Abu Dhabi to host Behavioural Exchange 2025 conference
Under the patronage of Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, the Behavioural Science Group (BSG) has …
‘Shift to UAE for 183 days’: Kotak AMC MD Nilesh Shah calls out capital gains tax loophole
Shah’s post refers to a growing trend of high-net-worth individuals using tax treaties with countries like Singapore, UAE, Mauritius, Netherlands, and Portugal, where under the ‘residual clause’ of …
Video: Fire breaks out at high-rise building in Sharjah
A fire broke out at a high-rise building on Sunday morning on Bukhara Street in Al Nahda, Sharjah. Eyewitnesses told Khaleej Times that they first noticed plume of smoke and flames coming from the …
Sharjah to launch Narrative Forum in Cairo
Dr Ashraf AlIzzazi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Culture in Egypt, welcomed the collaboration with the Sharjah Department of Culture to hold …
Sharjah Consultative Council gives nod to judicial authority bill
The Sharjah Consultative Council has approved a draft law regulating the judicial authority in the Emirate of Sharjah, during its twelfth session held at its headquarters in Sharjah.The session took …
Expo Centre Sharjah to host world-renowned animators
The Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC) returns for its 3rd annual edition, taking place from May 1-4 at Expo Centre Sharjah, with an extensive …