United Arab Emirates

UAE National Day: Celebrating 53rd Eid Al Etihad with nationwide festivities

Liwa Sports Club will host the 53rd Eid Al Etihad Festival from December 2nd to 5th, 2024, at Tal Moreeb in the Al Dhafra Region

UAE National Day: Places to visit and fireworks to watch in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah

Residents will observe a two-day break for the UAE's National Day on December 2 and 3

UAE’s Commemoration Day: Sheikh Hamdan affirms nation’s commitment to honor its inspiring heroes

His Highness praised the brave heroes of the UAE Armed Forces who gave their lives in duty with selfless commitment

Etihad Airways to double Africa network in 2025, operate 57 weekly flights

Currently, the airline serves four cities in Africa with 39 frequencies a week

UAE National Day: Dubai Customs honors founding fathers, celebrates unity and heritage

The event featured activities that embodied national identity, attracting a large crowd

Abu Dhabi Business Week to feature top global innovators, influential leaders from December 4 to 6

Over 150 speakers from various sectors will share their entrepreneurial stories and insights with 8,000 attendees across ten events

6 reasons why you should invest in Dubai real estate rather than London or New York

Dubai offers gross investment yields of 7 percent, the highest among the three cities

Talabat prices IPO at top of range, raising $2 billion in proceeds

Final share price has been set at AED1.60, valuing the company at around AED37.3 billion ($10.1 billion)

Emirates World lands in Casablanca: The largest store yet, spanning over 500m²

The opening marks the second Emirates World opening in Africa, and the seventh globally

Gold prices rise on softer U.S. dollar, set for weekly fall

The dollar index fell 0.14 percent to 105.90, raising gold’s appeal among holders of other currencies

UAE National Day: Popular travel destinations for the long weekend

Mumbai and Kochi topped the list this year for their vibrant atmosphere, rich cultural diversity, and convenient travel times

Conference of Arab ministers of higher education adopts ‘Abu Dhabi Declaration’

Conference explores strategies for flexible higher education policies

UAE National Day: Emirates honors Eid Al Etihad with an array of celebrations

Emirates customers onboard flights departing Dubai between December 2 and 4 will receive an Emirati-inspired sweet treat

UAE’s F&B exports rise 19 percent in H1 2024, revenues to reach over $38 billion

Online sales of Abu Dhabi food and beverages are expected to reach $619 million by 2025 amid greater e-commerce adoption

How achieving gender equality could add $21 trillion to global GDP

Empowering women benefits business, as research shows diverse boards outperform non-diverse ones by 20 percent 

UAE-China ties: 40 years of diplomatic relations propel investments, trade to new heights

The UAE-China economic partnership continues to flourish, with over 14,500 Chinese business licenses issued in the UAE

UAE real estate market set for growth in Q4 2024 as demand surges for prime assets

High transaction volumes and an upward trajectory underscore the market’s resilience, fueled by strong economic fundamentals

UAE’s Habib Al Mulla and Partners expands into Iraq, bridging legal excellence across borders

This expansion comes from a partnership with Al Nesoor Law Firm, a Baghdad firm with 30 lawyers and 24 years of experience in M&As

UAE driving licenses to be recognized in Texas under new agreement

Initiative aims to streamline procedures and ensure ease of movement for residents and visitors from both sides

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr launches Etihad Water and Electricity Museum, showcasing UAE’s path to progress

Sheikh Saud noted the importance of museums in displaying photographs, documents, artefacts, and equipment from developmental projects

UAE’s net wealth reaches $2.9 trillion in 2023, financial wealth grows 10 percent: Report

The UAE's net wealth, which includes financial wealth, real assets, and liabilities, is set to increase to $4.4 trillion by 2028

UAE consumer spending rises to $3.7 billion in Q3 2024: Report

UAE consumer spending in Q3 was driven by back-to-school sales and the growing prominence of convenience retail

Gold prices fall on stronger dollar

The dollar index was up 0.15 percent to 106.25, reducing gold's appeal among holders of other currencies

Dubai launches strategic plan for emirate’s Judicial Inspection Authority for 2024-2026

This plan aims to uphold high standards of excellence while balancing judicial independence and accountability