United Arab Emirates

Ras Al Khaimah Ruler visits China’s Guangdong Province to boost ties in key sectors

The Ras Al Khaimah delegation will sign an agreement that focuses on promoting exchange and cooperation in several areas

G20 summit: UAE allocates $100 million to support alliance against hunger, poverty

Sheikh Khaled highlighted the UAE’s dedication to supporting global initiatives to combat hunger and poverty

UAE sustains role as key regional hub for trade, business, travel: World Bank

This prominence is due to the country's successful economic diversification and reduced reliance on oil 

DXB welcomes 68.6 million travelers in nine months, up 6.3 percent over last year

In Q3, over 111,300 flights were managed, totaling 327,700 flight movements for the first nine months

Gold prices at one-week high on softer dollar

Geopolitical risks stemming from the Russia-Ukraine war and the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East continue to raise safe-haven demand for gold

Talabat IPO: Offer price range, start of subscription announced

The offer price range has been set between AED1.50 and AED1.60 per share

What is the US Customs pre-clearance facility at Abu Dhabi airport and how does it work?

The pre-clearance facility, the only one of its kind in the Middle East and Asia, underlines the prominence of Abu Dhabi as a global travel hub

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 overtakes U.K., becomes second-largest gold hub with over $129 billion in trade

Major shifts in the global gold trade will likely propel an 'Asian Century' for gold, with new gold economic corridors among BRICS nations

COP29: UAE launches plans for world’s first ChatGPT tool tailored for agricultural sector

Called “CHAG” (Chat + Ag), this tool will use over 50 years of research data, highlighting the UAE's AI advancements 

Dubai Future Forum 2024 kicks off tomorrow, convening leading global futurists at Museum of the Future

The Forum aims to provide an exceptional platform for international thought leaders to devise actionable solutions for the future

COP29: UAE leads agricultural innovation, launches pilot AgriLLM project

During COP29, Almheiri announced the launch of a new AI-based Weather Forecasting Research and Training Program

UAE joins Oman in National Day celebrations

Non-oil trade between the two countries reached AED51 billion last year, up from AED48.7 billion in 2022

Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed launches $49 million Dubai Cultural Grant program

Starting this year, the program will feature 18 grants, each comprising a package of grants amounting to AED12 million in total

Football star Neymar Jr. acquires $54.45 million penthouse at Binghatti’s Bugatti Residences in Dubai

Neymar Jr’s newest residential acquisition is part of the exquisite Sky Mansion collection within the Bugatti Residences development

Dubai’s RTA improves access in four neighborhoods for 400,000 residents

Once completed, these improvements are anticipated to boost capacity by 50 percent to 80 percent

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled meets Brazil president, inks investment partnership

Sheikh Khaled and the President of Brazil highlighted the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries

UAE, Brazil strengthening bilateral relations and collaboration in G20 for global development

The UAE is Brazil's largest Middle Eastern partner, with trade at AED13.28 billion in the first eight months

Gold prices rise after worst week in more than three years

The U.S. dollar index lost some of its recent gains after rising 1.6 percent last week

Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport gets new US customs pre-clearance facility

All Etihad Airways flights to the United States will pre-clear US immigration in Abu Dhabi, arriving stateside as domestic flights

COP29: UAE pavilion highlights role of climate finance in reaching net zero

Discussions focused on bringing marginalized groups 'into the problem-solving process'

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to begin official visit to Brazil on Sunday for G20 summit

During the visit, Sheikh Khaled will meet with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil

Sharjah sees record-high real estate transactions of $1.2 billion in October

In terms of the type of traded property, there were 693 transactions for lands, 450 for units sold in towers and 272 for built-in land transactions

Dubai Media Council explores strategic partnerships with X Corp

Discussion highlighted opportunities for knowledge exchange, sharing of best practices, and joint training initiatives to boost digital skills