UAE and Netherlands look to expand economic and diplomatic ties The UAE and Netherlands have met to discuss expanding diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries. It comes as trade between …
Dubai: Flying taxis to be fully operational by 2026
Dubai will witness full operations of , the CEO of London-based company that was tasked to build the UAE’s first vertiport, confidently said at the concluding day of 3rd Dubai World Congress for …
Kenya pays $239mln to Gulf firms under fuel import credit scheme
Kenya has disbursed 35.3 billion shillings ($238.84 million) to Gulf companies as part of the government-to-government fuel import credit scheme, a senior government official has disclosed.
Dubai: Indian, Ethiopian win $1 million each in Duty Free Draw
A regular participant in the Dubai Duty Free for almost 3 years, Tesfaye is a father of one and runs an import and export of commodities company in the Ras Al Khaimah Free Zone. Currently visiting his …
UAE travellers have ‘fear of switching off’ on holiday and check phone every 30minutes
This compares to 50 per cent of UAE travellers, who also agree that shopping in duty free (51 per cent) and experiencing food and beverage (41 per cent) are also the most effective ways to switch off …
Sharjah Ruler visits Royal Opera House Muscat
MUSCAT, Oman, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah accompanied by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al …
Abu Dhabi to launch biobank for stem cell and tissue treatments
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has endorsed plans to use human stem cells and tissues to develop personalised medical research. He approved the scheme at a meeting of the Abu …
Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed chairs Abu Dhabi Executive Council meeting
H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has chaired the council’s meeting at Al Bateen Palace. During the meeting …
Eye in the sky: UAE communities could be patrolled by drones as climate heats up
Security company G4S said 46% of CSOs said they believe climate change will be a “security impacting hazard” over the next year …
COP28: UAE to ‘leave its indelible mark’ on global climate action, says former minister
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) will serve as a worldwide platform for the UAE to demonstrate its dedication and ‘leave its indelible mark’ in promoting the climate agenda, said a former UAE …
Watch: Iron Man in Dubai? ‘Flying Man’ soars high
The ‘Flying Man’ has taken off in Dubai, and it was a sight to behold! Sam Rogers suited up and soared over the parking area of Zabeel Hall, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), on Wednesday. Rogers flew …
Motive Offshore enhances offering in MENA region with new partnership
Karim Attiyah, Managing Director and Group CEO at ESCO, added: “Motive was a natural fit for us and will add greatly to our marine and energy expertise. Our partnership will provide essential benefits …
TechnipFMC opens manufacturing plant in Abu Dhabi to supply drilling equipment to Adnoc
Oil and gas services company TechnipFMC has opened a manufacturing plant in Abu Dhabi to supply onshore and offshore drilling equipment to Adnoc as the state-backed energy major seeks to boost its …
Sharjah Asset Management inspects progress at the new Jubail Markets
Sharjah: His Excellency Waleed Al Sayegh, CEO of Sharjah Asset Management, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, inspected the final preparations for the Jubail Markets, which span three …
Bus service between Oman and UAE resumes with launch of Muscat to Abu Dhabi route
The bus service from Oman to the UAE is being relaunched with a line connecting Muscat to Abu Dhabi via Al Ain. The service will begin on October 1, according to Mwasalat, Oman’s national transport …
UAE’s Rove Hotels aims to hire more than 1,500 staff amid regional tourism boom
Rove Hotels, the midscale hotel brand based in the UAE, plans to hire more than 1,500 employees around the GCC region in line with its ambitious expansion plans across the Mena region. “Currently, we …
UAE Actively Trying to Obstruct Yemen Peace Talks: Report
Signs of an impending agreement with Saudi Arabia have emerged in Yemen, but Sanaa has made it clear that it would not tolerate foreign forces in its country, stating that the UAE is actively …