UAE News
Forbes Middle East Sustainability Leaders' Summit 2023 in Abu Dhabi
05 Oct 2023
The registration is now open for the flagship event under the distinguished chairmanship of His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade for the UAE. The summit will be held under the theme "Driving Economic Growth For A Greener World" and will bring together international leaders from the fields of sustainability, technology, finance, and policy to discuss and drive global strategies toward sustainable living.
Taking place shortly before COP28,... Read More
Dubai Design Week evolves and expands its programme for its ninth edition
04 Oct 2023
Held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and member of the Dubai Council, in strategic partnership with Dubai Design District, a member of TECOM Group PJSC, and supported by Dubai Culture, Dubai Design Week returns to its home in Dubai Design District (d3) from 7-12 November with more events, exhibitors and visitors anticipated than ever before.
The free-to-attend... Read More
Sheikh Mohammed issues new law on Dubai emblem
04 Oct 2023
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his role as the Ruler of Dubai, has issued a new law that establishes a distinct emblem for the emirate.
Law No. (17) of 2023 on the emblem of Dubai outlines that the emirate “must possess its distinct emblem, one that mirrors its values and principles. This emblem is considered the property of the emirate of Dubai, safeguarded by this Law and its regulations,” Sheikh Mohammed’s office said in a... Read More
Dh400 fine: Abu Dhabi Police urges drivers for giving way to overtaking cars in left lane
02 Oct 2023
The Abu Dhabi Police today called on drivers to contribute to making the roads safe by not harassing vehicles advancing on the left lane used for overtaking.
Driving close to them, using high beams and honking causes confusion among motorists, leading to traffic accidents, the police warned.
The Traffic and Patrols Directorate in the Central Operations Sector of the force called on drivers to stick to the right lane when driving at slow speeds for everyone’s safety. The... Read More
Natuzzi Italia joins the celebration of The Galleria Al Maryah Island's Tenth Anniversary
28 Sep 2023
Natuzzi Italia, the renowned Italian furniture brand, proudly participated in the "A Decade of Luxury" celebrations at The Galleria Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi on September 13th. The event marked a significant milestone in the luxury retail landscape of Abu Dhabi and brought together guests, media, and furniture enthusiasts for an unforgettable evening of elegance and craftsmanship at the Natuzzi Italia store.
The event at the Natuzzi Italia store within The Galleria featured live... Read More
Carrefour celebrates 28th anniversary with unbeatable discounts across all products
27 Sep 2023
Carrefour, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE, has announced discounts of up to 70 per cent off across numerous categories from 27 September to 10 October in celebration of its 28th anniversary. Completing almost three decades of operations in the country, Carrefour continues to stay true to its commitment towards providing superior quality products that offer the best value for money to everyone.
Carrefour’s anniversary discounts can be found across its finest... Read More
Hospitality and residential projects worth US$D1.9 trillion are under development in the Middle East
26 Sep 2023
Hospitality and residential projects worth US$D1.9 trillion are under development in the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Egypt accounting for 90 per cent (US$1.7 trillion) of investment, according to key data released ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit, taking place in Abu Dhabi, 25-27 September 2023.
Research by global independent real estate consultants Knight Frank reveals that KSA is top of the region’s project investment table, with US$1.2 trillion... Read More
Global hospitality leaders eye investment opportunities at Abu Dhabi summit
25 Sep 2023
The global hospitality sector is set to witness a significant influx of investment as key industry players from over 50 countries convene at the Future Hospitality Summit in Abu Dhabi from Sept. 25-27.
Centered around the theme “Focus on Investment,” the event will serve as a catalyst for change, facilitating interactions among over 1,000 hospitality leaders through debates, dialogues, initiatives, and announcements.
Hosted at the Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, the agenda for the... Read More
World's first floating mosque worth Dhs55 million to build in Dubai
22 Sep 2023
The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) in Dubai, on Thursday, announced the launch of a number of new plans, programmes and initiatives to promote religious tourism in the emirate.
This came during a press conference held at the IACAD's headquarters in the presence of Dr. Hamad Bin Sheikh Ahmed Al Shaibani, Director General of IACAD, Mohammed Ali Bin Zayed Al Falasi, Executive Director of the Mosques Affairs, Dr. Omar Mohammed Al Khatib, Executive Director of... Read More
UAE residents to have a long three-day weekend next week
18 Sep 2023
Next week workers across the UAE (who work from Monday to Friday) will get a three-day weekend.
That’s because Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) birthday is predicted to fall on Wednesday September 27, with the public holiday to commemorate the occasion falling on Friday September 29.
The UAE Government confirmed that Friday September 29 will be a public holiday on X, previously named Twitter, last year.
Time to start planning a staycation. Need some inspiration? You can see a... Read More
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