Bayt.com and Markelytics Solutions MENA Study unveils a higher tendency amongst men to switch jobs than women with both genders expecting increased salaries by 20% in 2025. United Arab Emirates: Bayt.com, the Middle East’s leading job site, and Markelytics Solutions have collaborated on a new research and unveiled the results of their first study together, […]
Dubai: Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has unveiled an impressive line-up of industry-leading events for the first half of the year. The H1 2025 calendar includes over 100 diverse events, exhibitions, and conferences spanning key growth sectors such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, security, tourism, and finance. This robust lineup not only reinforces Dubai’s […]
Almosafer’s comprehensive trends report highlights domestic tourism trends in Saudi for 2024 Riyadh: Almosafer’s latest travel trend report reveals a robust 44% growth in domestic bookings in 2024, marking a significant contribution (over 40%) to the overall travel landscape in Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom’s rapidly growing and evolving tourism offerings continue to shape domestic travel […]
Dubai: Dubai’s real estate sector has remained on an upward trajectory with consistent growth. The overall increase in sales and rental prices has highlighted a strong real estate demand in the emirate, as well as hinting at investor’s growing confidence in its thriving property market. Dubai with its strategic urban planning, investor-oriented policies and tax-free […]
Dubai: Dubai has always been a city of firsts, a place where the extraordinary becomes reality and innovation knows no limits. From architectural marvels to pioneering experiences, the city consistently pushes the boundaries of creativity and technology, setting new global benchmarks along the way. This season, the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) – the city’s biggest-ever, […]
ABU DHABI: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast that tomorrow’s weather will be partly cloudy, with clouds over some northern, eastern, and coastal areas. Temperatures are expected to gradually decrease, and light rain is possible. At night and Friday morning, the weather will be humid, and there may be fog or light fog […]
A recent study has raised concerns about the presence of “forever chemicals” in mineral water across Europe. Researchers from the Pesticide Action Network Europe tested 19 mineral waters from various European countries and found that 10 contained trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a type of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS). These chemicals, which are highly persistent in […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.: On January 7, Emirati businessman Hussain Sajwani, founder of DAMAC Properties, announced a $20 billion investment in the United States. The funds will be used to build state-of-the-art data centres focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud storage across the country. President-elect Donald Trump introduced Sajwani at a press conference, describing the investment […]
SHARJAH: The Sharjah Executive Council, led by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, convened on Tuesday at the Ruler’s Office. The session, attended by H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler, focused on key agenda items, including an important update on […]
ABU DHABI: The International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF) has unveiled its 2025 longlist, featuring 16 novels selected from 124 submissions. The panel of five judges, chaired by Egyptian academic Mona Baker, includes Moroccan critic Said Bengrad, Emirati scholar Maryam Al Hashimi, Lebanese academic Bilal Orfali, and Finnish translator Sampsa Peltonen. Their selection highlights a […]
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has extended heartfelt condolences to China following the devastating earthquake in Tibet, south-west China. The tragic event has claimed dozens of lives and left many injured. In an official statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed deep sympathy to the government and people of China, particularly the […]
