ABU DHABI: In a significant move to improve road safety and traffic flow, Abu Dhabi has removed the 120kph minimum speed limit on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road (E311). The decision affects the key motorway connecting the capital to Dubai and was announced by Abu Dhabi Mobility on Monday. The minimum speed rule, introduced in […]
DUBAI: Dubai Police is all set to host the first-ever International K9 Show from April 18 to 20, in collaboration with Nestlé’s pet nutrition brand, Purina Pro Plan. This global event will bring together experts in dog training, pet care, and law enforcement from around the world. The show aims to highlight the vital role […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE has officially concluded its nationwide initiative to register unlicensed weapons, offering citizens a chance to legalise firearms without facing legal action. Launched under the slogan “Your Home is Safe, Registration is Assurance”, the campaign ran for three months and saw high public participation. The drive aimed to reduce the risk of […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police are celebrating a major road safety milestone—traffic fatalities have dropped from 21.7 per 100,000 people in 2007 to just 1.8 in 2024. The dramatic reduction is thanks to the Dubai Traffic Safety Strategy 2022–2026 and a strong partnership between the RTA and Dubai Police. Their […]
DUBAI: In a major push to strengthen infrastructure and tackle climate risks, Dubai has awarded new mega drainage stormwater contracts worth AED1.439 billion as part of its ambitious Tasreef project. The contracts, issued by Dubai Municipality, cover four massive drainage projects aimed at expanding and upgrading the city’s stormwater network. The focus keyphrase Tasreef project […]
DUBAI: Dubai is rolling out the red carpet for the world of artificial intelligence with the debut edition of Dubai AI Week 2025, running from April 21 to 25. Organised by the Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence and overseen by the Dubai Future Foundation, this global event aims to position Dubai as a leading hub […]
ABU DHABI: The strong and strategic UAE-France ties took centre stage at the CCI France UAE Annual Gala Dinner, where Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, praised decades of mutual cooperation. The focus keyphrase UAE-France ties was highlighted in Sheikh Nahyan’s keynote speech, describing the relationship as a model of […]
Under the patronage of Hamdan bin Mohammed, Dubai AI Week brings together over 10,000 participants. The AI showcase features over 150 sessions and workshops, over 140 activations, and over 180 speakers sharing key insights. Dubai: The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced the official agenda for the inaugural Dubai AI Week, taking place from 21-25 […]
DUBAI: Dubai has seen a massive 102% rise in millionaires over the last 10 years, firmly placing the emirate among the world’s top wealth magnets. According to a new New World Wealth 2024 report, the city is now home to 81,200 millionaires, 237 centimillionaires, and 20 billionaires—a dramatic leap from 2014’s 40,000 millionaires and 15 […]
FUJAIRAH: Starting May 15, daily flights from Mumbai and Kannur to Fujairah will take off, thanks to a new partnership between Fujairah International Airport and India’s leading low-cost airline, IndiGo. The move is expected to boost air travel, tourism, and business links between the UAE and India. The launch marks a major milestone for Fujairah […]
DUBAI: DP World has officially started building Bharat Mart, a massive 2.7 million sq. ft. trading hub in Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA), aimed at powering trade between Indian businesses and global markets. The project, hailed as a game-changer, will strengthen the India-UAE trade corridor and serve as a key gateway for Indian MSMEs. The […]
