Emirates has been crowned the “World’s Best Airline” among 90 global carriers in a comprehensive study by Telegraph Travel. The ranking was based on over 30 criteria, including punctuality, baggage allowance, fleet age, route network, in-flight meals, and rewards programmes. The study pulled data from 18 independent awards, reader polls, and expert reviews. Emirates was […]
DUBAI: Commuters and tourists walking out of Charring Cross station on October 9 and looking to flag a black cab were greeted with a surprising sight: a bright yellow flying taxi hovering above the traditional taxi queue. Launched by the UAE as part of the country’s “Bring Your Impossible/Invest in the UAE” invitation, the futuristic […]
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Martial Arts Academy (ADMA) has officially bagged accreditation from the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF), making it the first academy in the UAE to achieve this honour. With this accreditation, ADMA athletes can now take part in both national and international tournaments under IMMAF’s official banner. ADMA offers a […]
SHARJAH: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inspected several cultural projects in the Heart of Sharjah on Wednesday. His Highness visited Bait Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, known as “Al Gharbi House,” where His Highness explored its library and the various publications and books […]
ABU DHABI: Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) have teamed up to make ‘Experience Abu Dhabi’ the Official Patch Partner of the New York Knicks! This is a pretty big deal, connecting Abu Dhabi’s tourism efforts with one of the most famous basketball […]
SHARJAH: The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has announced the completion of the first two phases of its natural gas delivery project to the central region and is now advancing to the third and fourth phases. Engineer Ibrahim Al Balgouni, Director of the Natural Gas Department, emphasised that the initiative reflects generous directives […]
DUBAI: Dubai is taking a big step towards a greener future! The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has just issued the first two licenses for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to Tesla and UAEV. This move is part of DEWA’s shiny new Regulatory and Licensing Framework, aimed at ramping up EV infrastructure across the […]
DUBAI: At the recent 2024 Annual Meeting of the Global Future Councils (AMGFC24) in Dubai, Dr. Erik Brynjolfsson from Stanford University highlighted how artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping our future. He described AI as the most influential technology since the Watt steam engine, which kickstarted the Industrial Revolution. Dr. Brynjolfsson believes that while AI will […]
WASHINGTON: The UAE’s economy is looking strong for the coming years, with the World Bank’s latest MENA Economic Update predicting a GDP growth of 3.3% in 2024 and 4.1% in 2025. The report, titled “Growth in the Middle East and North Africa,” also points out that the UAE will lead in real GDP per capita […]
Dubai: Savoye, a leading one-stop-shop integrator of automated warehouse solutions and software publisher, participated the second consecutive year in GITEX 2024, to showcase its innovative offerings, and ODATiO software to the Middle East and UAE market. These supply chain and logistics solutions assist businesses in optimising their operations, boosting efficiency, and capitalising on emerging opportunities, thereby […]
Organizations around the world are continuing to learn that their data-centric security solutions pay dividends when it comes to meeting, managing, and reporting on compliance requirements as global frameworks escalate to unprecedented levels in number, scope and complexity. Dubai: Seclore, the leading provider of data-centric security solutions, sets a new standard for enterprises worldwide by […]
