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ADDED leads Abu Dhabi delegation’s London visit to boost UK ties
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and other leading economic entities and institutions from the emirate have concluded a successful visit to London where they signed agreements and hosted a series of events to highlight...

Blackstone and Abu Dhabi's Lunate team up for GCC logistics play
Blackstone, and Lunate, an Abu Dhabi-based global investment management firm with over $110 billion in assets under management, are partnering to invest in logistics assets across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. ¬ Haymarket Media...

UFC 321 Roundtable: How much pressure is on Tom Aspinall in Abu Dhabi?
Tom Aspinall is finally the undisputed heavyweight champion, and ready to make the first defense of his title. For the past two years, Aspinall has been caught up in the will-he-won’t-he-fight drama of Jon Jones, but now that Jones is retired (or,...

UAE offers golden visas to waqf donors
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is offering a 10-year Golden Visa to donors contributing at least AED 2 million to Islamic Waqf endowments, making charitable giving a pathway to long-term residency. The programme has been launched in...

Dubai’s 10,000 AI-firms goal to redefine competitiveness, power UAE's startup vision
Dubai’s bold target to attract 10,000 artificial intelligence firms by 2030 is evolving from vision to execution, signalling a new phase in the emirate’s transformation into a global technology powerhouse. As a follow-up to earlier announcements...

Dubai to ban delivery riders from left lanes after surge in traffic offences
Dubai will ban delivery riders from using the first two lanes on many roads in the emirate from November 1 – with offenders facing fines and the suspension of licences if they break the rules. Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority and Dubai Police...

UAE offers 10-year Golden Visa for Waqf donors
Awqaf Dubai will nominate eligible donors, GDRFA-Dubai to issue Golden Visas based on nominationsPeople walk across a bridge in the Emirate of Dubai. Photo: File The United Arab Emirates has introduced a new category of its coveted 10-year Golden...

UAE seal final spot as all 20 teams confirmed for 2026 T20 World Cup
AL AMERAT, Oman — The United Arab Emirates have clinched the final berth for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, cruising past Japan by eight wickets in the Asia-East Asia Pacific (EAP) Qualifier on Thursday. - Advertisement - A spirited bowling...

Dubai International Chamber opens 1st Eastern Europe office in Poland
Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has opened its first representative office in Eastern Europe in Poland’s capital city, Warsaw. The inauguration ceremony was attended by HE...

Dubai Crown Prince Unveils AI Platform and Startup Program to Boost Digital Economy
Dubai is embarking on an ambitious journey to position itself as a leader in the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation. Under the guidance of the Dubai Crown Prince, significant initiatives have been launched aimed at...

Dubai Municipality says work on region's largest sewerage project is on track
Dubai Municipality is continuing to implement a series of vital sewage projects, most notably the Dubai Strategic Sewerage Tunnel (DSST) project, which is the largest of its kind in the region. The project involves converting the existing system...
UAE Passport Tops Global Ranking, Granting Citizens Unrivalled Travel Freedom
The UAE passport has reached the top tier of the world’s most powerful travel documents, offering Emirati citizens unprecedented freedom of movement without visa requirements, said Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE...

UAE: Firecracker restrictions for Diwali; 10 things to know ahead of Indian festival
With over four million Indian expatriates in the UAE, the Indian community is gearing up to celebrate Diwali on Monday. However, residents are urged to avoid using fireworks, as authorities have consistently warned that their sale and use without...

Abu Dhabi launches new traffic Black Points and licence reinstatement campaign: Here's what every motorist must know
Abu Dhabi Police introduce a new program to reduce traffic Black Points and reinstate suspended driving licences. Image: AI Representative Image. Abu Dhabi Police has launched a key initiative allowing drivers to reduce traffic black points or...
UAE Weather Alert: Heavy Rain Hits Eastern Emirates, Drop In Temperatures Across The Country
Light to moderate rain hit parts of Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah once again on Sunday evening. The National Center of Metorology shared yellow and orange alerts for clouds developing over some eastern and northern parts of the country. Residents...

UAE sends 7,200 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza

UAE Vice Prez Sheikh Mohammed, Singapore, Iranian Missions In India Extend Wishes To People On Diwali
Dubai/New Delhi: UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Sunday extended wishes to people celebrating Diwali in the UAE and all those across the world. “Warmest wishes and greetings to those celebrating...

UAE rains: Waterfalls in Fujairah, rocks fall on roads
Scenic but risky conditions Videos shared by Storm_centre show water cascading down rocky slopes, forming streams along the roads, while residents enjoyed the stunning scenery. In Masafi, heavy rainfall also caused rocks and debris to fall onto...

UAE weather alert: Rain hits the east as temperatures dip across the country
If you heard rain on the window this afternoon, you were not imagining it. Light to moderate showers moved over parts of Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah on Sunday, with the National Centre of Meteorology rolling out yellow and orange alerts for...

Dubai ne staje – 3/3!
Posle pobeda nad Splitom i Borce, Dubai je u Emiratima savladao i Kluž, još jednog novajliju u ABA ligi, rezultatom 81:77. Prvo poluvreme bilo je završeno u korist domaćina, pošto su ga izabranici Jurice Golemca rešili u svoju korist sa +7...