Making history, four autonomous cars are set to race simultaneously at the Yas Marina Circuit on Saturday. Eight teams will compete in this groundbreaking event for a prize pool of $2.25 million …
Pagani Utopia Navigates Flooded Dubai Streets
A Pagani Utopia was recently filmed navigating through the flooded streets of Dubai, following the city’s most severe rainfall in decades. The video, which quickly spread across social media platforms,
AD Ports to invest $251m to upgrade and operate Angola’s Luanda Port
AD Ports Group, the operator of industrial cities and free zones in Abu Dhabi, will operate and upgrade the existing Luanda multipurpose port terminal.AD Ports will invest $251 million towards the …
Muse confirmed to perform at F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix post-race concert series
English rock band Muse have been confirmed as the very first artist to perform at the hotly anticipated Yasalam after-race concerts, as part of the massive, globally renowned Formula 1 event.
Sharjah activates WhatsApp number 065015161 for flood-affected residents
The team was directed to receive requests via the WhatsApp application through the number 065015161, and to send the data to the affected families, based on which urgent measures can be taken.
UAE, Oman establish investment partnerships worth Dhs129 billion
A UAE-Oman Business Forum took place on Tuesday, which saw the announcement of multiple agreements worth Dhs129 billion.
Crypto In Dubai Is A ‘Live GTA Game,’ Writes Trader In Viral Post
Pseudonymous cryptocurrency trader Tim went viral with a post on X (formerly Twitter), detailing his observations about Dubai and the cryptocurrency industry from attending the Token 2049 conference.
TOKEN2049 Dubai Hailed as an Outstanding Success, with 10,000 Attendees
DUBAI, UAE, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TOKEN2049, the premier crypto event, saw record-breaking success for its inaugural Dubai conference, which took place from April 18-19, during TOKEN2049 Week …
Sharjah adopts new measures to deal with natural disasters in future
The council has also granted commercial and economic establishments the opportunity to postpone the payment of fees related to renewal and violations for one month. This takes into account the damages …
Breaking new ground: The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League
On April 27, the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League, or A2RL, will attempt what has never been done before: put four autonomously driven racecars on track to compete together for the first time. Cue …
Ethics Education Fellowship Programme begins in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is hosting the event, “Convening of Champions,” as part of the Ethics Education Fellowship Programme, co-hosted by the Muslim Council of Elders, the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, the …
Dubai’s record rainfall spotlights Gulf’s troubled relation with water
The Gulf’s longterm love–hate relationship with water lies behind a year and a half’s worth of rain that fell on Dubai in 24 hours. It includes climate change-induced shifting rainfall patterns, groundwater extractions and unsustainable consumption.
Giant drill ship ordered for $806m and never traded after 2017 launch heads for scrap
Although launched in 2017 at a Jurong Aracruz Shipyard in Brazil, now part of Singapore’s Seatrium, the vessel was never completed after Sete International cancelled the original $806m contract.
UAE seeks closer air force ties with China as leaders meet in Beijing
The chief of joint operations for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces has met with the head of China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) as the two countries look to promote closer co …
UAE, Saudi bright spots as Middle Eastern retailers face challenges due to geopolitical tension
Retailers in the Middle East that have franchises of Western brands are facing a tough time, but the UAE and Saudi Arabia are still bright …
Dubai Islamic Bank Q1 2024 pre-tax net profit hits Dh1.85 billion, a robust growth of 22% YoY
Dubai Islamic Bank announced on Monday that its first quarter profit rose 22 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to reach Dh1.85 …
Fostering UAE-India trade
In describing the strategic partnership, most observers will point to the significant bilateral trade of $85 billion and the consistent and constructive high-level government-to-government …