Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, has held a series of high-level meetings with senior officials, ministers, and business leaders during the World Governments Summit, in …
UAE’s ADNOC eyes US acquisitions amid Trump’s energy boom
Close political ties between the UAE and the Trump administration are likely to bode well for Abu Dhabi-based firms looking to tap the American shale boom.
Watch: These Abu Dhabi residents take their dogs paddle-boarding, on boat cruises every weekend
Challenged by the limited outdoor spaces that allow dogs to roam free in the capital, Souhila Djerah and three of her friends started weekly boat trips to an island off Yas Bay, where their dogs could …
Dubai Mall to open new section with 65 stores at start of Ramadan
Dubai Mall, the emirate’s biggest shopping mall, is set to open a new section at the start of the holy month of Ramadan, which will likely fall on March 1. Mohamed Alabbar, Emaar Properties’ founder, …
Senior advisor to UAE president endorses call for Hamas to step down as Gaza’s leadership
Gargash made this statement endorsing the Arab League’s Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, who demanded the terrorist organization to step down.
UAE: Woman injured in bike accident in Sharjah airlifted to hospital
A 51-year-old woman, who sustained severe head injuries in a motorcycle accident, was airlifted to a hospital. The emergency evacuation was carried out by the air ambulance crews of the Air Wing …
Abu Dhabi Discloses $437M Stake in BlackRock Spot Bitcoin ETF
The ownership interest was held via Mubadala Investments, one of the country’s sovereign wealth funds …
Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund steps into Bitcoin with a $436M ETF investment
Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala, invests $436M in Bitcoin ETF, marking a significant move into crypto assets.
Elon Musk’s ‘Wormhole’ Tunnel Promises To Carry 20,000 People Per Hour In Dubai
The system is designed to transport more than 20,000 passengers per hour across Dubai. Elon Musk has described the planned tunnel network as a “wormhole” through the city. The Boring Company has yet to confirm which Tesla models will be used in the Loop.
Dubai Police seize 23 vehicles for tampering with number plates
Staff Reporter Dubai Police seized 23 vehicles last year, as their drivers deliberately obscured or changed the features of the number
Dubai: Gulf region will become world’s top AI hubs, experts say
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is rapidly emerging as a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), with experts predicting that the region will soon join the United States and China as one of …
Dubai regulator says memecoins must adhere to regulations
Dubai’s Virtual Assets and Regulatory Authority (VARA) issued a warning about the risks associated with memecoins, cautioning investors against speculative and unregulated assets. On Feb. 13, Dubai’s …
34th Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge set for thrilling showdown
In the “Ultimate” category for cars, reigning World Rally-Raid champion Nasser Al-Attiyah returns to defend his 2024 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge title in a Dacia Sandrider. He faces tough competition …
UAE expands visa rules for Indian nationals
The United Arab Emirates has expanded the UAE visa rules to allow Indian nationals with valid visas from six new countries to enter UAE upon arrival …
UAE: Alef Education sustains strong growth in 2024, achieves revenues of $206.6mln
Alef Education Holding Plc has announced its financial results for the period ending 31st December 2024, marking the third set of results since its debut on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) in June …
Dubai hits highest mark in nearly 11 years on strong corporate earnings
The Dubai index jumped to its highest level in more than a decade on Friday, with the industrial and material sectors leading the charge driven by strong corporate earnings, while Abu Dhabi extended losses.
Dubai: World Governments Summit to hold next year’s edition from February 3-5
Join global leaders at the World Governments Summit in Dubai from February 3-5, 2024, to explore innovation and technology shaping future governance. Don’t miss this key event for next-generation government strategies.