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UAE calls for Ramadan moon sighting on February 28

ABU DHABI: The UAE Ramadan moon sighting for Fatwa has urged residents to watch for the crescent moon of Ramadan 1446 AH on Friday, February 28, 2025. This marks the potential start of the holy month, depending on the lunar sighting. The Ramadan Crescent Moon Sighting Committee, under the Council, has been assigned the task […]

100 start-ups shaping UAE’s future economy unveiled at Investopia 2025

ABU DHABI: The highly anticipated Future 100 list for 2024 has been revealed at Investopia 2025, showcasing the top 100 start-ups driving the UAE’s future economy. This initiative, a collaboration between the Ministry of Economy and the Office of Government Development and the Future, recognises companies excelling in innovation and economic competitiveness. Unveiled during Investopia’s […]

Snap Inc. to launch first Augmented Reality Academy in the MENA region

Augmented Reality academy will explore the creative potential of the region’s impressive talent pool and fuels thriving digital ecosystem Doha, Qatar: Snap Inc. has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qatar’s Government Communications Office (GCO) to launch the first Augmented Reality (AR) Academy in the MENA region. Announced at Web Summit Qatar 2025, […]

Winners of the 9th Xposure International Photography Awards revealed

SHARJAH: The 9th edition of the Xposure International Photography Awards concluded with a remarkable showcase of talent, as photographers from 162 countries submitted over 10,000 entries across nine categories. Myanmar’s Pyaephyo Thetpaing emerged as the overall winner with his captivating black-and-white image, “The Fishing Boys”. Organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), the Xposure […]

Dubai Taxi becomes exclusive provider at DXB and DWC

DUBAI: Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) has solidified a five-year strategic partnership with Dubai Airports, becoming the exclusive provider of taxi services at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC). This move further cements DTC’s position as the leading mobility provider in Dubai. The agreement is a continuation of the long-standing […]

Dubai cracks down on spam calls: 159 companies fined big!

DUBAI: If you’re tired of unwanted sales calls, Dubai is taking action. The Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade (DCCPFT) has fined 159 companies AED50,000 each for violating telemarketing rules, reinforcing its commitment to consumer rights and ethical business practices. Since new regulations came into effect in August 2024, authorities have been cracking […]

Urgent Need for Stronger Cyber Defenses – UAE Cyber Security Council and CPX Report 2025

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cyber Security Council and CPX, a leading provider of end-to-end cyber and physical security solutions and services, today announced the release of the ‘State of the UAE Cybersecurity Report 2025’. The document offers an in-depth analysis of the UAE’s rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, emphasizing the critical need for advanced cybersecurity […]

Surge in adventure travel shaping travel preferences of the UAE travellers in 2025

musafir.com unveils top consumer travel trends shaping travel preferences of the UAE travellers in 2025. Adventure Travel, Wellness Retreats, Culture Tourism and Seacations on the rise. Dubai: musafir.com, the UAE’s leading online travel agency, has unveiled key consumer travel trends for 2025 that are poised to shape the local travel and tourism landscape. These insights […]

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