Businesses in the UAE remain highly confident in their international trade prospects, with 94% saying they expect to grow cross-border trade in the near future. Despite ongoing uncertainty and cost …
NYU Abu Dhabi researchers develop paper-based diagnostic tool for infectious disease detection
A team of scientists at NYU Abu Dhabi has developed a breakthrough paper-based diagnostic device that can detect COVID-19 and other infectious diseases in under 10 minutes, without the need for …
Security and checkout friction remain top concerns for UAE online shoppers
Despite the rapid growth of eCommerce and significant strides in advancing the UAE’s digital economy, the report highlights that retailers still have room to improve the online checkout experience …
Eid Al Adha: Some UAE hotels hit 100% occupancy amid Schengen, US visa delays
Hotels across the UAE are experiencing a surge in bookings ahead of the Eid Al Adha holidays, with many properties reporting full or near-full occupancy. This uptick is largely driven by residents …
Dar Unveils Fahid Island: Abu Dhabi’s First Coastal Wellness Destination, With Over Aed 40 Billion in Development Value
Aldar today unveiled the masterplan for Abu Dhabi’s next iconic island destination, Fahid Island, which has an 11km coastline and a gross development va …
Inside airports in UAE: Facial recognition check-ins, 12-minute departures
Zayed International Airport experienced strong growth in flight traffic in 2024, making it essential to adopt digital solutions to meet this surge …
How Microsoft and Core42 are powering the UAE’s digital sovereignty
The UAE’s public cloud spending reached $2.95bn in 2024 and is forecasted to soar to $6.47bn by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 21.7 per cent …
Abu Dhabi: Dh1-billion settlement resolves dispute between developers
Abu Dhabi’s court settled a dispute between two major developers, Wahat Al Zaweya and Wahat Yas real estate project, the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department announced Monday. The authority disbursed nearly …
Dubai Retains Global Top Spot for Attracting Greenfield FDI Projects in Cultural and Creative Industries in 2024
Dubai Retains Global Top Spot for attracting Greenfield FDI Projects in cultural and creative industries in 2024 …
Dubai’s US$10bln infrastructure spending key to the growth of the commercial vehicle market
Ahead of the 2025 edition of Automechanika Dubai, experts from Frost and Sullivan shared the latest industry insights for the commercial vehicle market …
GCC equity markets ease into Eid break after Dubai Residential REIT, Saudi UCIC IPOs
The upcoming listings of budget carrier Flynas and Specialized Medical Company could uplift a market weighed down by United Carton’s muted debut in Saudi Arabia …
UAE economic outlook remains bullish despite global volatility
Despite global economic volatility, the UAE maintains a strong economic outlook, analysts say. This is primarily driven by rising energy production, a robust tourism sector (Dubai welcomed 19 million …
Massive fire at Sharjah’s Al Hamriyah Port contained after 24-hour battle
A major industrial fire at Sharjah’s strategic Al Hamriyah Port triggered a swift, coordinated response that contained the fuel depot blaze within 24 hours. Massive fire at Sharjah’s Al Hamriyah Port …
Abu Dhabi to have first wellness island, launches Dh40-billion project
Abu Dhabi’s real estate landscape is set to expand with the launch of Fahid Island — a new Dh40 billion masterplanned destination by Aldar that promises to redefine coastal living with a focus on …
8 lovely things to do in Dubai this week: June 2 to 5
Things to do in Dubai: sorted… Looking for some things to do in Dubai this week? There’s plenty, from a taco deal to a delicious business lunch, an art exhibition and more… Here are 8 fun things to do …
Shahid Afridi breaks silence over Dubai event row, calls outrage ‘uncalled for’
The controversy erupted after Afridi and his former teammate Umar Gul were seen receiving a warm welcome by Keralites at an inter-collegiate dance event in Dubai …
Watch: Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma explore Dubai in ‘Ready For a Surprise’ campaign
Dubai: Power couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are redefining travel with their debut joint campaign, “Dubai: Ready for a Surprise,” launched by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism. The …