The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and Khalifa University of Science and Technology have initiated a significant marine research mission off the coast of Abu Dhabi. This mission is being conducted aboard Jaywun, the region’s most advanced marine research vessel, equipped with cutting-edge technology and six laboratories aimed at supporting environmental exploration and climate...
Sheikh Khaled bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Chairman of Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, inaugurated the 20th edition of the SteelFab 2025 exhibition today. This event is recognized as the largest gathering for the metal-manufacturing industry in the Middle East and North Africa. As WAM reports, organized by Expo Centre Sharjah...
Gold and jewellery shoppers in the UAE will not experience any additional costs due to the new VAT regulations issued by the Ministry of Finance last week. Customers will continue to pay the existing 5% VAT on their purchases, a rate that has been in effect since early 2018. This means that the recent changes...
Airfares in the UAE and globally are expected to stay high in 2025 due to strong travel demand, despite predicted low oil prices. This demand will be fueled by corporate, MICE, and bleisure travel, along with regular trips by UAE residents. Rising numbers of tourists and residents, especially in Dubai, will also boost demand. Musafir,...
Dubai is exploring work-from-home options and customized office hours to support work-life balance as part of the newly announced Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Family Programme.This initiative aims to encourage family building and improve the well-being of families in the region, according to a top official from the Community Development Authority (CDA). As reported by Khaleej...
Gold prices in Dubai experienced a slight decrease at the opening of the markets on Monday, with 24-karat gold falling to Dh325.25 per gram. The 22-karat variant also showed a decline, dropping to Dh301.0 per gram. Additionally, 21-karat gold prices fell to Dh291.5 per gram, while 18-karat gold was priced at Dh249.75 per gram. Spot...
Low-cost carrier Air Arabia announced on Monday that passengers can now carry free hand baggage weighing up to 10kg. This allowance includes two pieces: one carry-on bag and one small personal item. The airline emphasized that the carry-on bag must fit within the dimensions of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm and be designed to safely...
HRE Development, a leading real estate company based in Dubai, has announced its role as the main sponsorship partner for the Fazza International Championships for People of Determination 2025. This partnership is in collaboration with the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the Dubai Club for People of Determination, and the Dubai Sports Council. The championships are...
Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, ADQ, has announced plans to initiate a takeover offer for the logistics company Aramex. The proposal aims to acquire shares that ADQ does not already own in the courier firm. This move was disclosed in a filing to the stock exchange on Monday as part of ADQ’s strategy to strengthen...
NRDX, an innovative stock and CFD brokerage firm, is set to make its debut at the iFX EXPO Dubai 2025, which will be held from January 14 to 16 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The firm aims to disrupt the retail investing space with a compelling value proposition for traders and Introducing Brokers (IBs)....