Surge in demand for ultra-luxury homes in Dubai drove doubling of sales in 2023 Dubai: In a remarkable trend, the sales of homes valued at $25 million or more in Dubai witnessed a significant surge last year, doubling from the previous year’s figures, according to global property consultant Knight Frank. The surge in demand for […]
Arab Health set to return to Dubai from January 29 to February 1 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Dubai: Arab Health, the Middle East’s largest healthcare exhibition and congress, is set to return to Dubai from January 29 to February 1 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. This year’s edition will cover an extended […]
Dubai: Under the leadership of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Dubai Sports Council has introduced the groundbreaking “Dubai Jet Suit Race” scheduled for February 28, 2024. A world-first, this sporting event features competitors navigating a set course using jet suits, provided by Gravity Industries, a pioneering company in jet suit […]
Abu Dhabi: The UAE celebrates the International Day of Clean Energy, showcasing its global leadership and launching initiatives against climate change after the successful conclusion of the Year of Sustainability in 2023. The UAE Energy Strategy 2050, adopted last year, aims for climate neutrality in electricity and water by 2050, with goals including tripling renewable […]
Suniel Shetty shared a picture of himself holding the tricolour with the caption, “Sare jahan se achcha Hindustan hamara.” This year, India commemorates its 75th Republic Day, marking the adoption of the constitution on January 26, 1950, and the attainment of sovereignty. The theme of this year’s Republic Day is ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Bharat: Loktantra […]
Washington: The UAE Embassy in Washington, DC, concluded its two-year-long digital storytelling campaign, “50 Years | 50 Faces,” which initially aimed to commemorate the UAE’s 50th anniversary. The project, led by UAE Ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba, evolved into a captivating mosaic of personal narratives narrated by Emiratis and Americans spanning five decades, […]
Abu Dhabi: Wizz Air aims to add 35 aircraft in 2024 to meet surging global air travel demand, particularly in low-cost aviation, according to CEO Jozsef Varadi. In an interview with the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Varadi revealed plans to receive over 300 new planes in the next six years, targeting a fleet of over […]
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates topped regional green bond league tables, with sales reaching US$10.7 billion, up nearly 170 percent and accounting for approximately 45 percent of regional totals. Data from Bloomberg’s Capital Markets League Tables has revealed that in 2023, annual issuances of green social, sustainable, and sustainability-linked bonds (GSSB) in the Middle […]
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Investment and the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of establishing a framework for investment cooperation in the digital infrastructure sector with a specific emphasis on data centres in Malaysia. The agreement was signed by Mohamed Hassan […]
Riyadh: According to agency reports, Saudi Arabia is making headlines as it prepares to unveil its first-ever alcohol store in Riyadh, an unprecedented move designed exclusively for non-Muslim diplomats. To gain access, customers must register using a mobile app, obtain a clearance code from the foreign ministry, and adhere to monthly purchase quotas. This development […]
Kolkata: In a bizarre incident, a man climbed a bridge with an intention to end his life in West Bengal’s Kolkata, India. A video of the incident is doing rounds on social media by some Indian media houses where it can be seen that the man has climbed a huge iron bridge which is situated […]
