Abu Dhabi: The bodies of the four martyrs of the UAE Armed Forces arrived at Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu Dhabi this morning on board a military aircraft belonging to the Armed Forces. The brave martyrs are Colonel Mohamed Al Mansouri, Warrant Officer 1 Mohamed Al Shamsi, Warrant Officer 1 Khalifa Al Balushi, and […]
Dubai is set to become world’s first city with a commercial, city-wide flying taxi service Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, together with His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of […]
Dubai: Today marks 8 days until the start of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, which promise a star-studded lineup for both its annual WTA 1000 tournament and the proceeding ATP 500 men’s event. Running back-to-back from February 18 to March 2, the non-stop action will as ever take place at the Dubai Duty Free […]
Ajman : The Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD) is proud to announce that it will be hosting the 57th International Fitness and Bodybuilding – IFBB ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS in 2026, a move aimed at fortifying its standing as a premier sports tourism destination. The announcement was made today at a press conference held at the […]
Dubai: Italian executive chef and football enthusiast, Cosimo Danese, underwent the first Ligament Augmentation and Reconstruction Surgery (LARS) in the UAE conducted recently at Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital in Dubai. The innovative procedure helped the 44-year-old patient regain mobility and recover from persistent pain, following a severe knee injury. This pioneering approach indicates a […]
Sharjah: The Emirate of Sharjah has been illuminated with artistic displays as the 13th Sharjah Light Festival kicked off. It unveiled its artistic canvas of light across different locations. The festivities commenced at the Sharjah Police Headquarters, featuring a breathtaking inaugural light show. It transformed the iconic architectural monument into a work of art. The […]
Abu Dhabi: Leading credit rating agency, S&P Global Ratings, expects the UAE GDP to grow by 5.3 percent in 2024. This is better compared to 3.4 percent in 2023. The agency said UAE banks reported exceptional profits for 2023 due to lower provisioning requirements and higher interest margins. In addition to improved liquidity levels as […]
Dubai: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, recently joined the launch of “Family First” by GEMS Education. The launch was at GEMS World Academy in Dubai. This initiative aims to bring positive change by promoting love and care. It also enhances the holistic learning experience for students across GEMS schools. The launch […]
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, recently looked over the winning entries from the House of The Future competition. This event was put together by the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation along with the Mohammed bin Rashid […]
Dubai: For the second year in a row, winners of the Book in a Box competition were celebrated in the last stretch of the 16th edition of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. The competition, which is sponsored by Arcadia School, invited all primary schools in the UAE to choose a book, or scene from […]
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Economy has introduced a new intellectual property (IP) system comprising 11 initiatives to boost innovation and creativity in the country. These initiatives aim to create a favorable environment for inventors and creators to turn their ideas into successful ventures. The launch event, attended by Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri […]
