Building upon the record-breaking achievements of 2023, Dubai’s residential market continued its upward trajectory in Q1 2024, with an impressive 37,134 transactions totalling $109.8 billion, a new …
Dubai floods: Flight disruption continues; remote working extended till tomorrow
Dubai International Airport, one of the busiest airports worldwide, is currently operating with limited flights due to the heavy rainfall. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), airport authorities …
Stranded families, no food, water: How Dubai airport descended into chaos after floods
Due to intense rain and storms in the usually arid Dubai, flights have been delayed, diverted, and even cancelled. The scenes inside the airport are also chaotic, with hundreds of families. With no …
Dubai floods: Flight ops remain disrupted, vehicles stuck in waterlogged roads| 10 points
What caused unusual rainfall in desert city of Dubai leading to floods? The rains began late Monday, soaking the sands and roadways of Dubai with some 20 millimetres ( …
The desert nation of UAE records its most rain ever, flooding highways and Dubai’s airport
The United Arab Emirates attempted to dry out Wednesday from the heaviest rain the desert nation has ever recorded — a deluge that flooded out Dubai International Airport and disrupted flights through …
Can the six Gulf nations meet their ambitious Renewables deployment plans by 2030?
The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabi, UAE) have all set themselves ambitious renewable energy targets to meet in the next ten years. They are …
UAE’s du partners with Expereo to target global enterprises
UAE telco du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), says it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global internet provider Expereo to help it provide network …
Eemerge partners with Dubai Maritime City to power staff accommodation with 1,700 solar PV modules
Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and EDF Group, signs agreement to develop rooftop solar plant for Dubai Maritime City …
The Dubai Real Estate Market: A Goldmine for Indian Investors
Dubai has consistently made headlines for its remarkable real estate growth. With a skyline adorned with iconic skyscrapers, stunning man-made islands and luxurious developments, the city has become a …
Dubai Airport Freezone location is a boon for RMM
is a big draw For most of the 1,450 companies at the Dubai Airport Freezone, tax free incentives such as no levying of company and personal income taxes are the major factors in the decision for a …
Chinese contractor to build 86-storey tower in Dubai
Dubai-based real estate developer Damac Properties has appointed Beijing-headquartered China State Construction Engineering Corporation as the main contractor for its Damac Safa Two de Grisogono tower …
How gold’s price rise dampened India’s short-term appetite for imports
India’s imports of gold are taking a hit as prices have hit a record high – and industry experts say this in turn will affect flows from the UAE, the South Asian nation’s second-largest source market …
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department conducts mock trials for Faculty of Law students at Sorbonne University
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department organized a mock judicial session for students from the College of Law at Sorbonne University – Abu Dhabi. This practical training was aimed at enhancing the students …
Sharjah Municipality deploys 65 community service patrols to rain-affected areas
Sharjah Municipality is continuing its efforts to mitigate the impact of heavy rainfall in the region, deploying 65 community service patrols to rain-affected areas. The municipality employs all …
Dubai floods disrupt crypto and blockchain events, loss of business for Indian players
It was either hours on the phone with an airline’s customer care or long wait at the airport for many Indians who were travelling to Dubai to attend crypto as well as blockchain events in the city.
Two new direct flights from Abu Dhabi announced
The roster of direct flights from Abu Dhabi sees two new cities, with connectivity from the UAE capital increasing. Etihad Airways announces the addition of Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia, to its growing list of destinations, increasing the airline’s total number of Saudi gateways to four.
UAE reels for a third day after record-breaking storm
The United Arab Emirates was still grappling on Thursday with the aftermath of a record-breaking storm this week that brought much of the country to a standstill.