By AbdelHadi Ramahi, Amr Alfiky and Luke Tyson DUBAI (Reuters) -Dubai commuters may soon have a new way to skip traffic: air taxis. Joby Aviation conducted the first test flight of its fully-electric …
Dubai moves one step closer to flying taxis with successful test flight
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Monday the region’s first successful test flight of the Joby Aerial Taxi. The test flight was conducted at a designated desert test site in …
Dubai on a budget: Best places to go shopping
Dubai’s shopping scene is usually linked to luxury brands and massive malls, but that’s only part of the story. With rising costs and shifting travel priorities, more people are turning to places that …
Hut 8 Raises $220 Million as Trump-Linked Crypto Projects Forge Deeper Ties With UAE
A new Dubai office will house a team focused on trading and comes as the mining firm clinches hundreds of millions of dollars.
Sharjah award seeks submissions of impactful contents
The Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA), a global annual initiative organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), continues to …
Abu Dhabi-listed Aldar invests $144mln in acquisition of logistics assets
The Abu Dhabi-listed Aldar has invested 530 million UAE dirhams ($144 million) for acquiring logistics assets in the UAE capital’s Al Dhafra region.
Aldar buys logistics assets in Abu Dhabi for $144m
Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s largest developer, has acquired a portfolio of logistics assets in the emirate’s special economic zone for AED530 million ($144 million). The freehold assets, located in …
Dubai: Gold prices rise above Dh400, shoppers shift to cheaper variants
The volatility in precious metal prices influences the purchases of the UAE residents as higher prices constraints their budgets, forcing them to shift to smaller variants …
Sharjah launches 2nd cohort of job seekers training programme
The Sharjah Department of Human Resources (SDHR) launched the second cohort of the Sharjah Programme for Training and Qualifying Job Seekers, following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan …
‘Sharjah Social Empowerment’ receives donation from Sultan of Dawoodi Bohra community
The Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation (SSEF) has received a donation from the Sultan of the Dawoodi Bohra community to support its endowment project “Prophet’s Neighbours,” which aims to provide …
Abu Dhabi population in 2024 grows 7.5% to reach 4.14 million
New data released by the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) showed that Abu Dhabi achieved a 7.5 per cent growth in population in 2024, reaching a total of 4,135,985 people. This growth rate …
Abu Dhabi population rises 7.5% in 2024, exceeds 4 million
Abu Dhabi retained its title as the world’s safest city for the 9th year and was ranked the most liveable city in MENA for the 7th year running in 2025 …
Beyond Burj Khalifa: 8 hidden gems of the UAE most tourists miss
Beyond Dubai’s glamour, the UAE holds lesser-known treasures. Al Rafisah Dam offers serene views. The Ghost Village of Al Madam presents eerie beauty. Al Jazirah Al Hamra reveals pearling history.
India-UAE Green Steel & Industrial Cooperation
India and UAE explore industrial collaboration, focusing on green steel, limestone supply, and clean energy partnerships. Discussions include green hydrogen and infrastructure development.
Apolonia Capital Secures Full Regulatory License from UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA)
Apolonia Capital, a UAE-headquartered firm, is proud to announce that it has received its full regulatory license from the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). This achievement marks a …
Dubai real estate: Low-risk investment hub with strong FDI growth
Explore Dubai’s real estate sector, a magnet for foreign buyers, with sustainable developments and investor-friendly regulations driving growth.
Trump-linked ‘American Bitcoin’ raises $220M, plans for IPO launch
Trump-linked crypto firm American Bitcoin raises $220M, plans public debut as Hut 8 expands operations to Dubai.