Celebrating your birthday doesn’t have to be expensive, especially in Sharjah, where a wealth of cultural, natural, and recreational attractions await—many at no cost. Whether you’re a resident or a …
Abu Dhabi climbs smart city ranking as free Wi-Fi, green spaces and traffic impress
Moreover, Abu Dhabi’s connectivity and accessibility contributed significantly to its top-five ranking. According to the global index, nearly 75 per cent of respondents cited free public Wi-Fi, which …
BRED Abu Dhabi 2025: Artist line-ups, activities, and all you need to know about the 5-day event
Returning for its highly anticipated third edition, BRED Abu Dhabi, presented by Hypebeast, has taken over Yas Marina Circuit from April 23 to 27, offering a genre-defying celebration of neo-culture …
UAE approves first-ever hybrid heliport for Abu Dhabi air taxi project
The facility will accommodate both traditional helicopters and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft …
Microsoft and Du to develop $544m data center in the UAE
Dubai-based telco Du has signed a $544.54 million deal with Microsoft to develop a hyperscale data center in the UAE. Announced during Dubai AI Week, Microsoft will be the main tenant of the data …
I work with celebs in Dubai & I’ll never move back to Scotland – Brits who say it’s soulless are making silly mistakes
KELLY Lundberg swapped Edinburgh for the Emirates 22 years ago – and she’s never looked back. Now she says Brits who complain that Dubai is soulless aren’t looking hard enough at what …
Most UAE firms pause hiring in first quarter as corporate tax and costs add up
Most companies in the UAE paused hiring in the first quarter of 2025, choosing instead to operate with existing staff, according to recruitment company Cooper Fitch.The country recorded a 1.25 per …
Abu Dhabi Shares Witness Highest Overseas Buying Among GCC Peers In First Quarter
The Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange (ADX) witnessed the highest buying by foreign investors among GCC stock markets in the first quarter, a rep …
UAE turns to AI to draft the laws of the future
The system aims to create laws that reflect the needs of the UAE’s economy and diverse population. In practice, this means AI will help draft laws in multiple languages and plain terms, designed to be …
Japan’s crude oil imports in structural decline, dependence on Middle East grows
Japan’s crude imports are in structural decline. The country is increasingly dependent on Saudi Arabia and the UAE, according to Vortexa. The decrease in Japan’s crude imports from 2022 to 2024 can be …
Sharjah Asset Management participates in Arabian Travel Market
Sharjah Asset Management, the investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, is participating in the Arabian Travel Market 2025, which will be held from 28th April to 1st May at the Dubai World Trade …
Empowering UAE Startups: DianApps introduces end-to-end mobile and web development services
The business now provides a full range of digital services designed to meet the demands of UAE startups and focused on development companies …
UAE’s Sunset Hospitality Group Bags US$25 Million Investment
UAE-headquartered global lifestyle hospitality company Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) has secured a US$25 million investment from the private credit business line of the New York-based investment …
Gold prices hit new highs in UAE: Some shoppers sell old jewellery, delay buying new
Gold maintains its strong appeal as a safe-haven asset among Dubai shoppers. Although “small slowdown” in purchases can be expected amongst price-conscious consumers …
UAE petrol price prediction May 2025: Will we see another drop?
The price of UAE petrol and diesel changes every month. An announcement of the new rates will come on Wednesday April 30 and the new petroleum cost will be in place from Thursday May 1. In April, …
Dinky, ‘the most famous cat in Dubai’, dies
The family, who dubbed him “Dinky, the most famous cat in Dubai” said he died suddenly on Monday but had “definitely made his mark on this earth during his adventurous life”. Mr and Mrs Lees had been …
The Offshore Energy in the Gulf Fifteen Years after Deepwater Horizon
Much has changed in the Gulf Coast region in the years since the Deepwater Horizon blowout and oil spill. In this piece, Lauren Alexander Augustine, executive director of the Gulf Research Program, …