“It will enhance ties, deepen economic and investment opportunities, and mark a new phase of strategic cooperation. We are optimistic that an agreement can be completed rapidly. (Commerce minister) …
Doing Business with the United Arab Emirates: World Expo 2020 Opens in Dubai
The World Expo 2020, which kept its name despite being delayed to 2021, is set to begin in Dubai on 1 October. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been a …
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UAE to allow crypto trading in Dubai free zone
Financial regulators in the United Arab Emirates are set to allow and support cryptocurrency trading in an economic free zone in Dubai. According to the Emirates News Agency, the Securities and …
The Big 5 hosts over 36,000 global professionals in Dubai at the first in-person construction event in two years
The Big 5, The Middle East, Africa and South Asia’s (MEASA) largest and most influential event for the construction industry, last week welcomed over 36,000 industry professionals, bringing the …
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Expo 2020 Dubai: Centrepiece of New Zealand’s $60m push unveiled
The New Zealand pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai has had its mesh exterior fitted ahead of the opening of the event next week. The pavilion is the centrepiece of New Zealand’s $62 million trade and …
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Exclusive: That Sharjah match will always be special for me, says Rahul Tewatia
With the team needing 51 off 18 balls, Tewatia found his mojo, hitting Sheldon Cottrell for five sixes in the 18th over to set the tone for the most dramatic win in IPL history. That Sharjah knock …
Abu Dhabi’s construction, building materials’ sectors post solid growth
According to analysts, the UAE’s construction and building materials markets are very mature and are expected to hit $133.53 billion over the next five years, thus registering an annual growth of 4.69 …
Abu Dhabi’s Hope Consortium, Astral Aviation sign deal to boost vaccine distribution in Africa
Abu Dhabi’s Hope Consortium has partnered with Kenya-based cargo airline, Astral Aviation, to enhance vaccine distribution within the African continent. The Hope Consortium will utilise Astral …
VIDEO: UAE celebrates Saudi National Day with flypast, landmarks light up in Saudi colours
Al Ghuwaifat border crossing has been decorated with the flags of the UAE and Saudi Arabia, along with luminous slogans and art decorations, in celebration of the 91st Saudi National Day. The luminous …
UAE meets autonomous mobility in the sky, says Arthur D. Little latest report
Events that transpired following the COVID-19 outbreak have altered many long-standing habits from the pre-pandemic era, with various se …
Five Lessons Israel Can Learn From the UAE on Water Conservation
The national flags of Israel and the United Arab Emirates flutter along a highway, in Netanya, Israel, Aug. 17, 2020.
IPL 2021 in UAE: Gulf News readers and experts analyse Kolkata Knight Riders’ rout of Mumbai Indians
Rahul Tripathi and Venkatesh Iyer of Kolkata Knight Riders hammer Mumbai Indians to script seven-wicket win in Abu Dhabi on Thursday Get Breaking News Alerts From Gulf News We’ll send you latest news …
Dubai earns UN recognition as ‘role model’ for smart, sustainable city
The assessment of Dubai by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction focused on 10 Essentials for Making Cities Resilient. Dubai earns UN recognition as ‘role model’ for smart, sustainable …
A local theatre group brings two short films with people of determination to the big screen
Determined and Dramatic, founded and run by a special educator and a drama teacher Alba Rose, is bringing two short films to VOX Cinemas …
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Ice Warrior Challenge set to take place in Dubai on Oct 8
The Dubai Sports Council (DSC), in collaboration with Ski Dubai, has announced that the 12th Ice Warrior Challenge is set to take place on October 8, in Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates. This year’s …
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Sharjah ranks 7 among top MENA startup ecosystems for innovation
Ranked seventh of the Top 10 MENA startup ecosystems by ‘Performance’, the emirate of Sharjah has been recognised by the 2021 …
Tracing Abu Dhabi’s energy transformation agenda
Abu Dhabi depends heavily on water desalination and accounts for 9% of the world’s desalinated water. Tracing Abu Dhabi’s energy transformation agenda. abu dhabi, abu dhabi construction news, abu …