Abu Dhabi Mall is bringing all the festive cheer with its beloved winter village. Starting December 12, the mall transformed into a magical holiday destination packed with activities for the entire …
Abu Dhabi Turf Club hosts the 32nd edition of the UAE President Cup Purebred Arabian Grand Prix
The Abu Dhabi Turf Club (ADTC) came alive on 15 December 2024, delivering an unforgettable night of world-class racing. The highly anticipated 32nd Edition of the UAE President Cup Purebred Arabian …
Dubai residents can now legally share minibus rides with RTA’s new ‘bus pool’ initiative
A bus pooling initiative has been launched by the RTA with the aim of providing convenient, fast transport around some of the busiest areas in Dubai …
Kuwaiti novelist highlights Kuwait’s history at Sharjah Heritage Forum
SHARJAH, Dec 19: Kuwaiti novelist Talal Al-Rumaidhi participated in the inaugural Sharjah Heritage Conference, held under the theme “Heritage Cities in the Arab World.” During the event, he presented …
Marcus Fakana: The inside story of the teenager thrown in hellhole jail in Dubai for ‘holiday fling’
Marcus Fakana enjoyed a holiday romance with a 17-year-old girl at the Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah where Marcus, from London, had consensual sex with her …
Dubai Roads and Transport Authority awards $5.6 bln metro line project to consortium
DUBAI, Dec 19 (Reuters) – The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) awarded on Thursday a 20.5 billion dirham ($5.6 billion) contract for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project to a consortium of three …
Dubai’s RTA awards $5.6 billion contract for Dubai Metro Blue Line construction
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has awarded a Dh20.5 billion ($5.6 billion) contract to a consortium of three Turkish and Chinese companies including Mapa, Limak and CRRC for the construction of …
Full story of Marcus Fakana, 18, jailed in hellhole prison over ‘holiday fling’ in Dubai
An 18-year-old Brit has started his spell in a “hellhole” Dubai prison after having consensual sex with a girl weeks away from her 18th birthday. Prosecutors accepted Marcus Fakana’s argument the sex, …
Dubai real estate: Luxury villa sells for record AED120m in Emerald Hills
Emerald Hills, situated in Dubai Hills Estate, has become one of the city’s top investment opportunities. Image: Emaar Amid Dubai’s real estate market boom propelled by the migration of high-net-worth …
Winter solstice: Dubai’s shortest day of 2024 is happening this weekend
Falling on Saturday December 21 this year, winter solstice marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year in the Northern hemisphere. This means that the sun will set at 5.34pm that day.
We now know exactly when the Dubai Metro Blue Line will be completed
The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA) has confirmed that the Dubai Metro blue line will be completed on September 9 2029 …
FAAD Capital announces first global expansion via Dubai launch
Within the framework of FAAD Capital’s strategy to establish regional hubs domestically and internationally, the fund’s office in Dubai is expected to deepen its presence in the GCC region …
ADNOC L&S adds 20 offshore assets in 2024
ADNOC L&S acquired and deployed nine offshore support vessels, including a passenger ferry, crew boats, anchor handling tug supply vessels, platform supply vessels and multipurpose supply vessels …
ADIO and EXIM forge MoU to boost US-UAE trade in key sectors
It marks a significant milestone in facilitating the import and export of raw materials, services and technology, particularly in priority sectors …
Dubai Roads and Transport Authority awards $5.6bln metro line project to consortium
DUBAI – The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) awarded on Thursday a 20.5 billion dirham ($5.6 billion) contract for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project to a consortium of three companies, the …
ShopDoc plans $50mn Dubai-Kerala healthcare corridor to tap medical tourism
Dubai-based digital healthcare firm Shopdoc reveals plans to invest $50 million to merge Kerala’s ancient healing traditions with the UAE’s cutting-edge healthcare facilities …
Pilot’s custody case tests Abu Dhabi’s child welfare reforms
An airline pilot has been granted joint custody of his young daughter by the Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court, a move that experts say indicates the emirate’s continuing efforts to promote gender equality …