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Daycation Deals in Dubai: Anantara, Zero Gravity & More

If you are looking for a lovely awayday, our list of daycation deals in Dubai is the perfect companion. We've included prices, timings and other details. [...]

Arabian Travel Market to Gather Hospitality Stakeholders from May 6 in Dubai

The upcoming edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), a premier global event in travel and tourism, will serve as a pivotal gathering for hospitality stakeholders from 6th to 9th May at the Dubai World Trade Centre. [...]

Global Village Extends Season 28 Until May 5

Global Village, the UAE and wider region's leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment announced today the extension of its Season 28 closing date by one more week. [...]

31st Annual Middle East Petroleum & Gas Conference to Address Global Energy Dynamics in Dubai

The 31st Annual Middle East Petroleum & Gas Conference (MPGC 2024) ), hosted by ENOC Group and organized by S&P Global Commodity Insights, will be held in Dubai from 20 to 22 May, 2024. [...]

Essential Skincare Tips for Scorching Summers

Let's explore innovative ways to keep your skin cool, hydrated, and radiant during summers. [...]

Snap & Savor: The Most Instagrammable Desserts in Dubai!

Dubai has some of the most Instagram-worthy and delicious desserts that will leave you craving for more. Check them out! [...]

UAE Bolsters Uzbek Government Cadres' Human Resources Expertise

The UAE government organised a specialised programme aimed at enhancing the capabilities of government cadres from the Republic of Uzbekistan across various areas, including government human resources and best practices related to human capital investment. [...]

Drake & Scull International Launches Capital Increase Process

The subscription process for Drake & Scull International capital increase commenced today and will end on 10th May 2024, which is considered one of the final steps to complete the restructuring process. [...]

DMCC's Debut Trade Roadshow in Japan Paves Path for Expansion in Web3, AI, and Gaming

DMCC successfully concluded its first Made for Trade Live roadshow in Japan, which focused on Web3, gaming and AI to further complement the thriving tech ecosystem within DMCC. [...]

Emirates Islamic Achieves Record Profit of AED 811 Million in Q1 2024

Emirates Islamic profit surged to a record AED 811 million in the first quarter of 2024, up 35% year-on-year. [...]

CBUAE and Accenture Partner to Enhance Financial Supervision Through Digital Transformation

Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has partnered with Accenture to implement a range of transformative services for the CBUAE's Supervisory Technology (SupTech) initiative and the Enterprise Data Management (EDM) programme [...]

UAE's First Vertiport Receives Operational Approval

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has officially granted operational approval for the country's inaugural vertiport, which debuts at the DRIFTx event in Abu Dhabi. [...]

Dubai Hosts Nearly 60% of Fintech Firms in the GCC

Speaking at the announcement of the second Dubai FinTech Summit, Mohammad Alblooshi, CEO of DIFC Innovation Hub, stated that about 60% of all financial technology (fintech) companies in the GCC are presently based in Dubai. [...]

Study shows 350 Millionaires Migrate from Africa to UAE Annually

Approximately 3,500 millionaires have migrated from Africa to the UAE in the past 10 years, averaging 350 every year. [...]

Emirates NBD Records 67% Profit Surge in Q1 2024

Emirates NBD’s profit surged 67% to a record AED 6.7 billion in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter and up a strong 12% y-o-y, propelled by regional growth, increased transaction volumes, a low-cost funding base and substantial impaired loan recoveries. [...]

Government News
UAE Bolsters Uzbek Government Cadres' Human Resources Expertise

The UAE government organised a specialised programme aimed at enhancing the capabilities of government cadres from the Republic of Uzbekistan across various areas, including government human resources and best practices related to human capital investment. [...]

DMCC's Debut Trade Roadshow in Japan Paves Path for Expansion in Web3, AI, and Gaming

DMCC successfully concluded its first Made for Trade Live roadshow in Japan, which focused on Web3, gaming and AI to further complement the thriving tech ecosystem within DMCC. [...]

UAE's First Vertiport Receives Operational Approval

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has officially granted operational approval for the country's inaugural vertiport, which debuts at the DRIFTx event in Abu Dhabi. [...]

Dubai Police Waive All Traffic Fines Incurred by Motorists on April 16

Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, announced that all traffic fines recorded on Tuesday, 16th April, during the period when the city experienced extreme weather conditions, will be waived. [...]

UAE Collaborates with Kenya to Develop Mining, Technology Sectors

The Ministry of Investment of the UAE and the Ministry of Finance and National Treasury of the Republic of Kenya have signed an investment memorandum of understanding, setting the stage for investment collaboration in mining and technology sectors. [...]

13th Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport Sees 20% Surge in Participation

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) reported a 20% participation increase in the 13th Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST), with 168 entries registered. [...]

UAE Approves AED2 Billion Package for Citizens' Home Damage from Severe Weather

The UAE Cabinet has approved an AED2 billion package to address the damage suffered by the citizens' homes during the recent severe weather conditions. [...]

UAE's TDRA Unveils Ambitious 6G Roadmap

Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has unveiled an extensive strategy to spearhead research and studies concerning the advancement of “International Mobile Telecommunications’ technology” (IMT2030) [...]

Dubai Offers Free Bulk Waste Removal Service via WhatsApp

Dubai Municipality is encouraging residents to take advantage of their free service to remove large amounts of household waste from their homes and neighborhoods as part of their ongoing efforts to support locals, raise the standard of living, and maintain the emirate clean. [...]

ICC Honours Dubai Chambers for Pioneering Chamber Model Innovation Framework

Dubai Chambers has been honoured by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) for its pioneering role in developing the Chamber Model Innovation (CMI) framework, which is designed to fast-track innovation at chambers around the world. [...]

UAE and Ecuador Set to Forge Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Sonsoles Garcia, Minister of Production, Foreign Trade, Investments and Fisheries of Ecuador, today signed a joint statement in Nairobi announcing the intention to begin negotiation [...]

Ministry of Finance Launches Customer Councils to Streamline Government Procedures

The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) today announced the launch of the Customer Councils, in line with the Zero Government Bureaucracy programme that aims to eliminate redundant government procedures and requirements, as well as simplify administrative processes. [...]

UAE-Oman Railway Project Enters Implementation Phase

Ahmed Al Musawa Al Hashemi, CEO of Hafeet Rail, affirmed that the railway project between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates has entered into the implementation phase today. [...]

RTA's Community Initiatives Benefit Over 5 Million People in 2023

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has carried out 50 community and volunteer initiatives, reaching over 5.235 million beneficiaries both within and outside the UAE in 2023. [...]

UAE-Oman Railway Project to Significantly Reduce Carbon Emissions

Mohammed bin Zahran Al Mahruqi, Deputy CEO of Hafeet Rail company has affirmed that the UAE-Oman railway project will serve multiple sectors in both countries and contribute to the development of new sectors previously nonexistent due to the difficulty of transporting goods. [...]

Economic News
A week after unprecedented floods, Dubai Airport operating at full capacity again: CEO Griffiths

Dubai International Airport, world's busiest, overcame unprecedented floods caused by heavy rainfall in the UAE. Operations restored, including normal flight schedules, despite challenges like diverted flights and logistics issues. Guest welfare remained a key focus during the crisis. [...]

After the deluge, resilience, recovery, and damage assessment in Dubai

Dubai recovers slowly after rains. Flight cancellations, relief efforts, and heroic deeds unfolded. UAE's tourism sector impacted. Indian embassy advises rescheduling travel. Emirates Airline halts local check-in to support operations recovery. [...]

UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm

The storm that hit the United Arab Emirates earlier this week continues to have a significant impact on the country. In Dubai, the airport operations are still struggling to return to normal after the runway was flooded during the storm, leading to flight diversions, delays, and cancellations. While inbound flights [...]

Here's why experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai's downpour

Meteorologists and climate scientists said the extreme rainfall is akin to what the world expects with human-caused climate change, and one way to know for certain that it was not caused by tinkering with clouds is that it was forecast days in advance. [...]

Dubai roads, airport reel from floods after record rains

Dubai's giant highways were clogged by flooding and its major airport was in chaos as the Middle East financial centre remained gridlocked on Wednesday, a day after the heaviest rains on record. As sunny skies returned on Wednesday, a day after torrential downpours and rolling black clouds, stories emerged of [...]

Dubai gets year's worth rain in one day: Roads, airport flooded; see pics

Dubai rains road flooded airport flooded dubai: On Tuesday, the United Arab Emirates experienced intense thunderstorms that caused parts of major highways and its international airport to flood. [...]

Dubai Airport disrupts flights amid heavy rains and flooding in UAE

Dubai's major international airport faced disruptions as heavy rains caused widespread flooding in the United Arab Emirates. The storm, which also affected Bahrain and Oman, led to delays and cancellations, with access roads to the airport badly flooded. Climate experts suggest that human-induced climate change may have intensified the extreme [...]

Heavy rains lash UAE and surrounding nations as the death toll in Oman flooding rises to 18

Heavy rains caused flooding in the United Arab Emirates, leading to abandoned vehicles and disruptions in Dubai, including at the Dubai International Airport. Lightning struck the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building. Schools closed, and government employees worked remotely. Tanker trucks were deployed to pump water off the streets. [...]

Law firm Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas opens Middle East office in Abu Dhabi

With this development, CAM will have six offices in India and three international offices at IFSC (GIFT City) and Singapore and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) in the UAE. ADGM is the international financial centre of the UAE’s capital city, Abu Dhabi. Located across Al Maryah Island and Al Reem [...]

How to watch IPL 2024 Live streaming straight from Dubai?

The most awaited international cricket franchise league of the season, the Indian Premier League (IPL) begins soon and cricket fans across the globe will have their eyes glued to their respective screens to catch all the action of this star-studded T20 League. [...]

IPL 2024: How to watch Indian Premier League in UAE, MENA Countries?

IPL 2024 matches will be live telecast in MENA countries. Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on legendary MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings who are also the defending champions. [...]

Abu Dhabi's first Hindu stone temple opens for public

The UAE's first Hindu stone temple, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi, opened to public. Built by BAPS on a 27-acre site in Abu Mureikhah, it cost Rs 700 crore. The temple follows Nagara style of architecture. The UAE government donated the land. Guidelines for visitors include maintaining a tranquil ambience [...]

Abu Dhabi's first Hindu stone temple to open for public on March 1

The first Hindu stone temple in Abu Dhabi, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will open to the public from March 1. Built by BAPS on a 27-acre site in Abu Dhabi, the temple is constructed in the Nagara style of architecture and is the largest Hindu Mandir in the [...]

UAE dropped from financial crime watch list in win for nation

The United Arab Emirates, particularly Dubai, celebrates as it is removed from a global watchdog's list of countries posing risks of illicit money flows, a move that could enhance its global reputation. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) removed the UAE from its 'grey list' of risky nations, after it [...]

Narendra Modi's stunning pictures at Abu Dhabi BAPS Hindu Mandir

PM Modi along with Mahant Swami Maharaj conducted the first grand arti (ceremony of light) of the deities - which was simultaneously performed by thousands at BAPS temples and homes across the world, with millions more watching online through the live webcast. [...]

UAE's first Hindu Mandir: Cost, features, significance, and other details of BAPS temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Abu Dhabi's first Hindu stone temple, a symbol of cultural unity and India's rich heritage. Built by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, the temple showcases stunning craftsmanship with marble carvings and pink sandstone from Rajasthan. Its design blends traditional Hindu architecture with modern elements, [...]

Dome of Harmony, intricate details: Features of BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi

Holy water from Ganga and Yamuna, pink sandstone from Rajasthan, furniture made of wooden trunks used to transport stones from India - the first Hindu stone temple in Abu Dhabi is an architectural marvel made with contributions from different parts of the country. [...]

'Ahlan Modi': Thinks to know about PM Modi's UAE event

The leader of international relations for BAPS, Swaminarayan Sanstha, emphasizes the role of the BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi as a unifying force on the global stage. Ambassadors from 40 nations gather to celebrate the temple. [...]

'Stone seva': Indian children in Abu Dhabi giving final shape to gifts for attendees of first Hindu temple inauguration

The children have been offering "stone seva" at the temple site every Sunday for three months and are now giving the final touch to the gifts called "tiny treasures". For 12-year-old Tithi Patel, stone seva is a weekend activity which she enjoys with her friend. [...]

​Modi’s agenda in UAE: World Government summit, mega diaspora meet and temple inauguration

​Modi’s upcoming visit to the UAE will be his seventh since 2014. Previously, he visited the country twice in 2023, once each in 2022, 2019, 2018, and 2015. He has met the UAE President four times since last July signifying strong chemistry and momentum in ties. The two sides have [...]