It was just another Sunday for these faithful as they gathered to break their fast at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. But to their surprise, after , the UAE’s president, Sheikh Mohamed bin …
UAE conglomerate IHC looking to invest in Zambian copper deal
IHC are in a race to acquire supplies for critical minerals in Africa as the world transitions away from fossil fuels …
As Saudi Arabia announces Eid Al Fitr public holiday dates – will UAE follow?
Workers in Saudi Arabia will have six days off for Eid Al Fitr 2024, with the Eid Al Fitr dates for the public holiday for the private and public sectors already confirmed …
Rains turn UAE mountains, desert green amid weather alert
Al Huwaylat mountains in Ras Al Khaimah are covered in greenery, while the Ghaf trees lining the road have taken on a deeper, richer shade of green …
Samana Developers to pump Dh12.5bln in Dubai projects, focusing waterfront developments
Samana is expanding its portfolio to the waterfront developments which will further push Samana’s position as a top growth player in Dubai …
Etisalat’s first phase of 3G network expansion to be completed shortly
The first phase of expanding Etisalat’s 3G (Third Generation) coverage in key locales of the UAE will be completed by the end of this month, according to a top official with the telecom provider …
Astronergy to supply TOPCon PV modules for one of the world’s largest solar projects in the UAE
On March 18th, a delegation of Masdar, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), and India’s largest EPC company Larsen & Toubro (L&T) paid a visit to Astronergy Haining Manufacturing Base, …
Government allows UAE’s Adnoc to export oil from Indian strategic storage
Adnoc: At present, crude oil, which is the raw material for producing fuels like petrol and diesel, is not allowed to be exported except through the state-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).
UAE, Saudi to drive regional surge in security software spending
Spending on IT security products and services in the Middle East and Africa, excluding Israel, will grow 10.3 per cent year on year in 2024 to reach $6.2 billion, driven by major initiatives underway …
Dubai: Hand-carried gold challenges to be addressed with better regulations, surveillance
Currently, there is no accepted standard globally for passengers carrying gold bars, coins and jewellery in their luggage …
UAE: Public Prosecution explains penalties for organised begging crime
The Public Prosecution noted that, according to Articles 476 and 477 of Federal Decree Law No 31 of 2021 issuing the Law on Crimes and Penalties, anyone who organises begging, committed by an …
Dubai Police’s campaign to crackdown on begging during Ramadan
Dubai Police’s campaign to crack down on begging during Ramadan has resulted in the arrest of a woman who exploited her baby son to collect Dh30,000 ($8,168) from members of the public. Officers are …
UAE: SCCI, Thai Ambassador discuss ways to expand economic cooperation
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has engaged in high-level discussions with a Thai diplomatic delegation, exploring avenues for enhancing economic cooperation and boosting the trade …
UAE braces for cloudy days and rain across emirates: NCM forecast
As the UAE navigates through a fluctuating weather pattern, residents are advised to stay updated on rain forecasts and exercise caution …
S. Korean-Built Nuclear Reactor Successfully Connects To UAE Power Grid
The fourth unit of the South Korean-built Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates has been successfully connected to the Middle East …
Mansour bin Zayed visits Mohammed bin Butti at his home in Abu Dhabi
In the presence of H.H. Sheikh Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed exchanged greetings with the attendees on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, praying for the …
UAE: Why property projects in Abu Dhabi, Dubai sell out in hours
High-net-worth individuals, foreign investors and residents snap up luxury projects that are at a lower price as compared to other major cities around the world …