Jetour’s strategic expansion in the SUV category, T-Series innovation, and market leadership drive sustained success in the UAE. Dubai: Elite Group Holding, the exclusive partner of Jetour UAE, is propelling the brand’s rapid expansion, achieving an impressive 230% year-on-year growth from 2023 to 2024. Since its successful entry into the UAE market, Jetour has strengthened […]
Dubai: In a bid to encourage chess players in the Middle East and provide a platform at the global stage, the organisers of Norway Chess – one of the most prestigious tournaments in the FIDE chess calendar – has invited Emirate’s first-ever female grandmaster Rouda Essa Alserkal to participate in the Norway Chess Open 2025 which […]
DUBAI: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has taken a major step towards a cleaner future by installing solar energy systems at 22 of its facilities, reinforcing Dubai’s ambitious sustainability goals. As part of its Zero-Emissions Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, RTA’s initiative is set to generate 32 million kilowatt-hours of […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE’s tourism industry is on a record-breaking streak, with hotel revenues reaching AED45 billion in 2024, according to Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri. Backed by steady policy support and leadership vision, the tourism sector has seen impressive growth, contributing significantly to the national economy’s resilience and innovation-driven future. The […]
The child’s scalp tumor was the largest (20cm × 10cm) described in medical literature. Scalp tumours measuring 6cm are regularly documented in the literature. Dubai: In a landmark procedure, doctors at Medcare Hospital Al Safa successfully removed a massive 20cm x 10cm scalp tumor—comparable to the size of a watermelon—from a five-year-old Arab girl. Diagnosed […]
DUBAI: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a major contract to construct new bridges connecting Dubai Islands to Bur Dubai, marking a key step in expanding the city’s infrastructure to support its growing population and urban development. The AED786 million project will feature a 1,425-metre-long bridge with four lanes in each direction, capable […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE has once again clinched the top global rank in fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) coverage, achieving a record-breaking 99.5% coverage, according to the 2024 FTTH Council Europe report. It’s the eighth consecutive year the country has held the number one spot, ahead of South Korea (96.6%) and China (93.6%). This feat is powered by […]
ABU DHABI: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and Emirates Nature-WWF have announced a new 5-year Citizen Science strategy to empower youth and promote environmental conservation across the UAE. Launched under the Year of the Community and building on the success of the Connect with Nature programme, the strategy will run from 2025 to […]
DUBAI: The focus keyphrase Dubai World Cup 2025 stole the spotlight last night as ‘Hit Show’ galloped into history, winning the $12 million main race at the 29th edition of the Dubai World Cup 2025, held at the iconic Meydan Racecourse. The Qatari-owned champion, trained by Brad Cox and ridden by Florent Geroux, outpaced global […]
DUBAI: The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has reported a major leap in energy efficiency, reducing 104 million tonnes of CO2 emissions between 2006 and 2024—comparable to planting 527 million trees. This 43.61% improvement in electricity and water production efficiency reflects DEWA’s long-term commitment to sustainability and climate action. According to HE Saeed Mohammed […]
DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched ‘MyDubai Communities,’ a digital platform designed to bring together Dubai’s diverse population through shared interests and activities. This initiative builds on the popular #MyDubai campaign, which began in 2014 to showcase life in the emirate through social media. The new platform aims […]
