The Mohammed bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), marked a breakthrough year in 2024, …
What Ibn Battuta found in Sharjah: From Kalba’s rivers to Dibba’s humid nights
What were famed Moroccan traveller Ibn Battuta’s first impressions of Sharjah more than 700 years ago? And how did Emirati navigator Ahmad Ibn Majid shape the course of maritime history? These were …
Usher Scraps Seductive “Cherry” Routine in Abu Dhabi, Seemingly Out of Respect for the Culture [Video]
Usher recently toned things down during his performance at Abu Dhabi’s Club Social, held at the UAE’s Etihad Park, possibly to comply with the country’s strict public decency laws. Video […] The post …
UAE slams settler groups’ call to bomb Al Aqsa, violations committed against Christians in Jerusalem
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the extremist incitement by Israeli settler organisations calling for the destruction of Al Aqsa Mosque …
First SyrianAir flight lands in Dubai, marking return of regular services
A Syrian Airlines (SyrianAir) aircraft landed today at Dubai International Airport from Damascus International Airport, marking the resumption of direct flights between Syria and the United Arab …
Dubai to launch operational trials of 50 autonomous taxis in 2025
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Baidu’s autonomous ride-hailing service Apollo Go, a …
A Milestone in Digital Transformation and Customer Experience Sharjah Islamic Bank Launches a Smart Digital Branch at Dubai Festival City Mall
As part of its ambitious strategy to lead in digital transformation and elevate customer experience, Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has announced the launch …
Abu Dhabi shuts down restaurant over food safety violations
A restaurant in Abu Dhabi has been ordered to be closed for posing a “significant risk to public health”. The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) informed about the closure of …
UAE Strengthens Global Trade Position Amid Service Sector Boom
The UAE, guided by strategic leadership, maintains its leading global trade status, particularly in the Middle East and Africa. Key drivers include open economy policies and strategic trade agreements …
UAE: Over 50% residents unaware of cooking oil smoke points, finds survey
The survey also had a promising finding — over half i.e. 53 per cent of the residents said they would consider switching to oils with higher smoke points if told about ]associated health benefits.
UAE takes part in Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund next week
Abu Dhabi, UAE: The UAE is participating in the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) 2025, held in Washington, D.C., from April 21 to 26.
IAF’s MiG-29, Jaguar aircraft to participate in multinational air combat exercise in UAE
The IAF is fielding MiG-29 and Jaguar aircraft in the exercise ‘Desert Flag-10’, hosted by the UAE Air Force, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.
From TikTok To Trade: How Dubai Chocolate’s Viral Craze Sparked Global Pistachio Shortage
The Dubai chocolate was launched in 2021 by boutique Emirati chocolatier FIX under the name “Can’t Get Knafeh of It”.
UAE foreign trade reaches Dh5.23 trillion in 2024 up 49% from 2021
The UAE recorded total foreign trade of Dh5.23 trillion in 2024, a 49 per cent increase from Dh3.5 trillion in 2021, data from the World Trade Organization showed. According to the global lender’s …
UAE foreign trade reaches AED 5.23trln in 2024, up from AED 3.5trln in 2021
The United Arab Emirates recorded total foreign trade of AED 5.23 trillion (USD 1.424 trillion) in 2024, a 49% increase from AED 3.5 trillion (USD 949 billion) in 2021, according to the World Trade …
UAE foreign trade reaches AED5.23 trillion in 2024, up from AED3.5 trillion in 2021
The United Arab Emirates recorded total foreign trade of AED5.23 trillion (US$1.424 trillion) in 2024, a 49 percent increase from AED3.5 trillion (US$949 billion) in 2021, according to the World Trade …
Dubai Chamber’s new Bengaluru office signals strong focus on tech, AI: Experts
The Bengaluru branch of the DCC was inaugurated on April 9, during the visit of Dubai’s Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who also serves as the Deputy Prime Minister, to …