Much has changed in the Gulf Coast region in the years since the Deepwater Horizon blowout and oil spill. In this piece, Lauren Alexander Augustine, executive director of the Gulf Research Program, …
Limp Bizkit are coming to Abu Dhabi for a huge concert
Nu-metal fans, it’s time to dust off your backwards caps and cargo pants – Limp Bizkit are heading to Abu Dhabi for one loud, rebellious night of rock chaos. The legendary rap-rock band is set to tear …
‘Ruby Blooms’: UAE launches world’s first sensory menstruation guidebook for girls with autism
Explaining periods can be a challenging task for any parent, but for those with daughters on the autism spectrum, it often becomes significantly more challenging.
A huge new shopping mall is opening this week
Listen up, shoppers. Dubai is getting a brand new mega mall. Located in the Nad Al Sheba neighbourhood, this massive 500,000 sq. ft. retail destination is set to open on Thursday April 24. Featuring …
UAE: Is ChatGPT building a conscience? New Barbie Box trend tests AI tool’s privacy limits
In this trend, users can upload a photo of themselves, with a text prompt, that includes instructions on the outfit, pose, hair, makeup, accessories, box design, and even the overall vibe.
LuLu IPO to drive active expansion, says top executive
IPO marks a transformative phase for LuLu Retail, paving the way for active expansions, greater accountability, and a bold vision for sustained growth, said Dr Althaf …
Emirates NBD Reports 56% Surge in Profit Before Tax to AED 7.8 Billion
Emirates NBD’s Profit before tax rose 56% to AED 7.8 billion as strong lending momentum, an improvement in deposit mix and new products drove an 11% year-on-year increase in income. The balance sheet …
Huspy Launches the GCC’s first AI-Powered Mortgage Chatbot to Transform Home Financing
Huspy the UAE’s leading homebuying technology platform headquartered in Dubai, has launched the GCC’s first AI-powered mortgage chatbot on WhatsApp at the Dubai AI Week 2025. Huspy’s AI-powered …
ADCB rated strongest banking brand in UAE for 2nd consecutive year
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has seen the value of its brand surge to AED 12.3 billion, a 17% increase from the previous year, according to Brand Finance Journal’s latest Top 500 Banking Brands …
Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE in May
The president’s trip aims to “strengthen ties” with these countries, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
In sweeping crackdown, UAE lists 11 political dissidents as ‘terrorists’
Human Rights Watch says the move represents an escalation of the UAE’s transnational repression, targeting dissidents and family members …
Dubai to alert residents of potential floods, waterlogging by implementing new AI model
Soon, Dubai will start using an AI model that can provide real-time data on waterlogging across the emirate. This artificial intelligence system will alert authorities when heavy rainfall is expected …
Dubai Taxi Company orders 200 all-electric BYD Seal vehicles
The Dubai Taxi Company wants to further electrify its fleet and has ordered 200 all-electric BYD Seal vehicles. This is in line with the emirate’s plans to …
Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with first batch of companies granted Dubai AI Seal at Dubai AI Week
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, met with …
UAE’s ADNOC inks deal with China’s largest offshore producer as US tariffs bite
A third deal has been struck between a Chinese entity and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company as Beijing scrambles for alternative sources to replace the US supply.
Israel optimistic on reaching trade deal with US, economy minister says
Israel is hopeful that it will reach a trade agreement with the United States before a pause to a barrage of U.S. tariffs on global imports expires on July 9, Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat told …
3,000-year-old necropolis found for first time in Abu Dhabi. See ‘mystery’ site
A large necropolis discovered in an ancient oasis provides a missing piece to the archaeological puzzle of the Iron Age, officials said. Screengrab from the United Arab Emirates’ Department of Culture …