ABU DHABI: Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman […]
DUBAI: DP World has set a new automotive record in 2024, handling 1.3 million vehicles across its terminals—a massive 53.6% surge from the previous year. This achievement marks the highest vehicle volume in the company’s history. Jebel Ali Port, DP World’s flagship facility, handled nearly 960,000 units, reinforcing its status as the region’s top automotive […]
Over 24,000 People Enroll for RAK Biggest Weight Loss Challenge 2025, the highest ever participation in the history of the challenge. Heaviest Registered Male Participant Weighs 291 Kgs, Female Contestant 197 Kgs Ras Al Khaimah, UAE: The 5th edition of the RAK Biggest Weight Loss Challenge 2025 (RBWLC25), a flagship health initiative by RAK Hospital […]
Dubai: As part of its enduring association with tennis, evian, the official hydration partner of the 2025 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships (DDFTC 2025), unveiled Dubai’s inaugural floating pink tennis court at Tagomago on Palm Jumeirah. This unique court celebrates evian’s debut collaboration with the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship in the Middle East, embodying […]
The satellite will help in managing natural disasters to enhancing maritime navigation, supporting smart agriculture, and conducting environmental monitoring. DUBAI: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has unveiled details of its first-ever Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite, Etihad-SAT, scheduled for launch in March 2025 aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base, […]
DUBAI: Seventeen-year-old British swimmer Barnaby Ryder has made history by successfully swimming around The World Islands, covering 27 kilometres in 7 hours, 32 minutes, and 12 seconds. His incredible endurance feat marks him as the youngest swimmer to complete this challenging route. The event was organised by the Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC), which provided […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE has officially launched Jaywan, its first domestic card scheme, offering an alternative to Visa and Mastercard. Developed by Al Etihad Payments (AEP), a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), Jaywan aims to enhance the country’s digital payments infrastructure while reducing reliance on international card providers. This move is […]
ABU DHABI, UAE – In the spirit of Ramadan, the rulers of the UAE have granted pardons to a number of prisoners as part of their annual humanitarian gesture. This act of clemency is a significant tradition, reflecting the UAE’s commitment to compassion, justice, and social harmony during the holy month. The decision, announced by […]
ABU DHABI: Public school students in the UAE will transition to remote learning on Fridays during Ramadan under the ‘Ramadan with Family’ initiative, announced by the Ministry of Education. This move aims to promote family unity and reinforce Ramadan values, allowing students to engage in meaningful activities with their families while continuing their education. The […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE has solidified its status as a global trade and investment hub, ranking among Ernst & Young’s (EY) fastest-growing markets for the next decade. The country’s business-friendly policies and public-private collaborations are driving its rapid expansion, according to Anthony O’Sullivan, Managing Partner of EY UAE. Speaking at Investopia 2025 in Abu Dhabi, […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE Ramadan moon sighting for Fatwa has urged residents to watch for the crescent moon of Ramadan 1446 AH on Friday, February 28, 2025. This marks the potential start of the holy month, depending on the lunar sighting. The Ramadan Crescent Moon Sighting Committee, under the Council, has been assigned the task […]
