Abu Dhabi on Wednesday announced a successful test flight of its flying taxi at Al Bateen Executive Airport. The US-based Archer Aviation and Abu Dhabi Investment Office (Adio) announced the …
Hotel revenues in Abu Dhabi reach AED847 million in April 2025
Hotel establishments in Abu Dhabi generated revenues amounting to AED847 million in April 2025, comprising AED540 million from rooms, AED256 million from food and beverage, and AED51 million from …
Abu Dhabi’s First Night Beach Lets You Swim After Sunset
Fancy a dip after dark? Abu Dhabi just made it happen. The capital’s first-ever night swimming beach is now officially open at Marsana East Beach on Hudayriyat Island, offering a refreshing and unique …
Sharjah Architecture Triennial “to challenge the idea that architecture is just about iconic buildings”
Anthropologist Vyjayanthi Rao is set to curate the Sharjah Architecture Triennial in 2026. In this interview, she explains the event’s theme. The third edition of the Sharjah Architecture Triennial, …
UAE motorists to pay Salik, have longer commute as Sharjah closes key connecting roads
As part of the ongoing Etihad Rail project, Sharjah will temporarily close key connecting roads from July 1 to August 30. Residents who take this street, which links Mleiha Road and Sharjah Ring Road, …
Dubai launches landmark initiative further enabling first-time homeownership
The initiative aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, and the UAE’s Year of Community …
Dubai to welcome 3 new global universities for 2025-26 academic year
Dubai will welcome IIM Ahmedabad, AUB, and Fakeeh College in 2025-26, as international student enrolment rises 29 per cent …
flydubai begins construction of new aircraft maintenance centre at Dubai South
Dubai-based carrier flydubai has begun construction of its new Aircraft Maintenance Centre at Dubai South. The move enhance the airline’s operational control and reduce maintenance turnaround times …
Dubai Airports, Al Jalila Foundation host guided travel simulation for children with autism spectrum disorder
Dubai Airports hosted a guided travel simulation at Dubai International Airport (DXB) for children with autism spectrum disorder enrolled in the Ta’alouf Programme, run by Al Jalila Foundation, the …
Top Indian business school among three new global universities to open in Dubai
Dubai is set to host three new international universities that will open during the 2025-26 academic year. The Indian Institute of Management, the American University of Beirut and Saudi Arabia’s …
State Fair of Texas’ 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards semi-finalists named: Dubai chocolate, Texas Water, brisket and more
The State Fair of Texas is still about three months away, but on Wednesday, fair officials announced 30 semi-finalists for the 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards.
What is ‘Airport Theory’? Why are Dubai travellers ditching the 3-hour rule before flights?
Dubai travellers are embracing the viral “airport theory,” a trend that challenges the traditional advice to arrive three hours before a flight. Claiming it’s possible to reach the boarding gate in as …
The Dubai property boom among Indians: Is cheap real estate the only reason?
Let’s bust the myth first: Dubai isn’t always “cheap”. As Morgan Owen, managing director of ANAROCK MENA, puts it, “Dubai’s average price, around AED 1,600 per sq ft, is roughly Rs 37,500. That’s on …
SOCAR establishes subsidiary for oil production project in UAE
BAKU. July 2 (Interfax) – The State Oil Company of the Azerbaijani Republic (SOCAR) has established a subsidiary, SOCAR Sarb Umm Lulu LLC, according to materials from the Azerbaijani State Tax Service …
Empowering business growth: DHL Express UAE and Meydan Free Zone announce strategic logistics partnership
Businesses within the Meydan Free Zone will gain access to DHL’s global logistics network spanning over 220 countries with preferential rates …
UAE travel hits summer peak as some airfares rise by 20 per cent and ‘they’re not done climbing’
The beginning of school summer holidays brings with it an annual period of busy air travel. Last week, Emirates reported an expected 30,000 daily passengers between June 25 and 30, and Dubai …
‘From Sharjah, We Begin’ podcast starts on July 14
Sharjah Press Club (SPC), affiliated with the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), has announced the launch of a new training experience as part of …