The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), has announced the launch of the pilot phase of the Automated Rapid Transit — ART project on Abu Dhabi …
Sharjah Book Fair to host an impressive 2,033 publishers from 108 nations under the theme ‘We Speak Books’
SIBF 2023, organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) under the theme ‘We Speak Books,’ will bring together 600 authors from around the world to sign their new works.
All About the “Rail-Less” Trains in Abu Dhabi
The Automated Rapid Transit (ART) system in Abu Dhabi, which uses electric public buses with a capacity of 200 passengers each, has begun its experimental phase.Read More: Top 5 Travel Destinations …
Abu Dhabi: Chess grandmasters among 400 players at open tournament
Three grandmasters among 400 players of more than 20 nationalities will be in the fray during an open chess tournament to be held in Abu Dhabi on …
How to launch a business in Dubai, entrepreneurs’ guide released
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has published a comprehensive guide for startups that aims to simplify the process of setting up a business in Dubai. “Building Your Business in a Dynamic City: The …
DIFC Courts, Dubai Chambers forge alliance to boost business confidence
Courts has signed an agreement with Dubai Chambers to forge a closer coalition in support of Dubai and the UAE’s economic ambitions.
Dubai’s Vision for AI: Shaping the Future and Driving Global Innovation
It has the potential to significantly transform various sectors, including health, entertainment, business, and education. This transformative technology has caught the attention of Dubai’s Crown …
Sharjah International Book Fair: Mohsin Hamid and Malcolm Gladwell lead stellar line-up
Best-selling authors Malcolm Gladwell and Mohsin Hamid will join Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor at this year’s Sharjah International Book Fair. More than 120 cultural figures will attend, including …
Abu Dhabi restaurant closed for breaching food safety rules
A restaurant in Abu Dhabi has been shut down by authorities over food safety breaches. The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority said Koshary and Halawani Al Tahrir restaurant in Al …
Abu Dhabi launches automated electric bus service with 25 stations and 27km route
Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of a new rapid transit transport system in the city. The new tram-style electric buses will carry passengers across Abu Dhabi and stop at 25 stations along a 27km …
Abu Dhabi: Ministry of Education, UNICEF join forces to develop climate change education
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has partnered with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to launch the ‘Greening Capacities Initiative’. This comes as part of its efforts to achieve the …
Abu Dhabi Prosecution discusses strengthening work mechanisms , improving services provided to lawyers
The Public Prosecution in Abu Dhabi organised a forum entitled “Strengthening Work Mechanisms and Improving the services provided to Lawyers”. The forum aims to discuss ways to develop the mechanisms …
Dubai Embarks on Driverless Taxi Trial Phase, Plans to Deploy 4,000 Cabs by 2030
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has ignited a new chapter in the region’s transport sector by unveiling its trial phase for driverless taxis in the affluent Jumeirah area. This …
Dubai’s Ultra-Rich Population to Soar by 78% in the Next Decade, Predicts Report
The glittering city of Dubai, famed for its luxury shopping, modernist architecture, and energetic nightlife, is set to add another jewel to its crown. According to a report by Henley Partners, Dubai …
Interview: UK Academic Matthew Hedges on Espionage Charges, Imprisonment in Dubai — ‘A Kind of Panopticon’
Matthew Hedges, a British academic and researcher, was arrested and accused of espionage in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in May 2018. There were allegations that Hedges was tortured while in …
RTA issues the first permit to trial autonomous vehicles (AV) in Dubai
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Cruise, a self-driving technology company, began supervised testing of Chevrolet Bolt-based autonomous vehicles in Jumeirah 1 area. This testing of the …
UAE Expected to Achieve Financial Surplus of 5.7% of GDP in 2023: IMF Report
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is projected to achieve a financial surplus of 5.7% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023, according to a recent report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).