Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has released its preliminary traffic figures for July 2024. The airline welcomed 1.7 million passengers, achieving a robust average load factor of 89 percent for the month. Etihad Airways’ CEO, Antonoaldo Neves, said, “Our passenger numbers in July surged by 33 percent compared to the same period […]Read More
It was a historic day in space exploration for The UAE when it launched its first SAR (Synthentic Aperture Radar) satellite for earth observation. Bayanat AI PLC (ADX: BAYANAT), a leading provider of AI-powered geospatial solutions, and Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (ADX: Yahsat), the UAE’s premier satellite solutions provider, have successfully launched the […]Read More
The United Arab Emirates joins the call issued by His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and President Joe Biden of the United States to conclude the ceasefire and hostages and detainees release deal. The UAE urges the parties to respond to the call […]Read More
Spinneys today announced its financial results for the six-month period ending 30th June 2024. First-half revenues reached a record high of AED1.6 billion, increasing by 9.9% year-on-year, with a profit of AED146 million, up 15.2%. In a statement on Thursday, Spinneys said it will pay its first post-IPO interim dividend of AED102.6 million, equivalent to […]Read More
Abu Dhabi recorded a significant increase in documented residential rental contracts during the first half of 2024, with 49,135 contracts registered. This marks an increase of 24,811 contracts compared to the same period in 2023, reflecting a 102% year-on-year growth. According to data from the Statistics Centre—Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi alone accounted for 43,985 of […]Read More
The United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Morocco have finalised the terms of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that will launch a new chapter of mutually beneficial trade and investment ties between the two countries. The conclusion of negotiations was confirmed by the signing of a joint statement by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed […]Read More
The Sustainable City in Dubai, the region’s first fully sustainable community, in collaboration with Dubai Future Labs and Life Global, has announced the launch of three self-driving robots to deliver products from restaurants and shops to residents in the area. The move is part of the Sustainable City’s Living Lab initiatives, which are testing the […]Read More
Dr. Alina Mugnani, Specialist Ophthalmologist at Barraquer Eye Hospital talks in detail about the Lazy Eye syndrome which could be an indicator of the onset of vision impairment in you. According to Dr. Alina Mugnani, Specialist Ophthalmologist from Barraquer Eye Hospital Dubai “ Lazy eye, a condition affecting millions worldwide (3% of the population), was […]Read More
Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics, and real estate, announced the successful completion of the first stage of the UAE’s autonomous vehicle trials in partnership with Evocargo. The trials were carried out on a set route in a closed area of the Dubai South Logistics District. During the trials, Evocargo […]Read More
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today presented His Excellency Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia, with the Order of Zayed. The honour was bestowed in recognition of His Excellency’s efforts to strengthen the close relations between the two countries and enhance bilateral cooperation during his time in office. […]Read More