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Abu Dhabi delegation to promote trade, investment partnership with Germany
- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - ABU DHABI, Sep 15 (WAM/APP): In line with Abu Dhabi’s commitment to strengthening international economic partnerships and advancing trade and investment cooperation with strategic partners...

Abu Dhabi-listed Space42, Viasat to form new venture Equatys
The Abu Dhabi-listed space tech firm Space42, and the Nasdaq-listed US communications company Viasat, plan to launch Equatys, a jointly held entity, to enable direct to device and mobile satellite services across the globe. Financial details of...

Eight jailed by Abu Dhabi court over online child exploitation
Eight members of an online child sexual exploitation ring have been jailed for between three to 15 years by an Abu Dhabi court. The group ensnared minors through online gaming platforms and social media, urging them to share explicit material, Abu...

Value of active development projects in Abu Dhabi tops $758bln
The total value of active development projects in Abu Dhabi exceeds $758.79 billion, it was revealed as the UAE capital played host to the 14th edition of the International Real Estate & Investment Show (IREIS 2025). The three-day event takes off...

Digital Arabic literature collection launched in Abu Dhabi
DCT Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Amazon have joined forces to launch the world’s most comprehensive digital Arabic literature collection at the Congress of Arabic and Creative...

Dubai vs Abu Dhabi: 4 key lessons for UAE investors
Dubai: If you live in the UAE, chances are you’re already thinking about how best to grow your money. A new eToro survey of 1,000 UAE investors shows that while Dubai and Abu Dhabi residents approach investing differently, both are optimistic...

UAE Ministry of Defence pays tribute to first chief of staff of Armed Forces
The UAE Ministry of Defence has paid tribute to the first chief of staff of the Armed Forces, who died on Friday. The ministry said Lt Gen Awad Mohammed Al Khalidi was appointed in 1976, when UAE leaders agreed to unify forces for the first time....

UAE midday work ban ends with 99% compliance
Compliance with the ban is expected to reach 99% or higher, in line with previous years’ results. This high level of adherence underscores the deep-rooted social and humanitarian values within the UAE’s business community and highlights the...

Dubai Airports installs 520 Hearing Loops across DXB to boost accessibility
Dubai Airports has completed the installation of more than 520 Hearing Loops across Dubai International (DXB), marking the world’s largest deployment of the technology at an airport. The system, which supports travellers with hearing aids or...

Dubai construction firm Alec to offer 20% in IPO
Alec Holdings, a engineering and construction group based in Dubai, will list 20 per cent of its shares as part of an initial public offering on the Dubai Financial Market amid a continuing listings boom in the UAE. The Investment Corporation of...

Emirati content creators prove authenticity outshines algorithms
It’s easy to feel like everything on social media is dictated by algorithms. From when you post to which trending audio you use, it can feel like creators are constantly playing catch-up. But, in our experience, as Emirati content creators, the...

UAE's ALEC Holdings to offer 20% stake in IPO
DUBAI: ALEC Holdings, a Dubai-based engineering and construction firm, will sell 1 billion shares, representing a 20% stake, in an initial public offering, Gulf News reported on Monday. The subscription period will run from September 23 to...
UAE scores high in aviation safety oversight
The UAE achieved a score of 98.86% in ICAO’s Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme, ranking among the highest worldwide, according to a new report by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). This success, the GCAA noted, stems from...
ADNOC L&S deploys AI to optimise UAE petroleum ports operations
ABU DHABI - ADNOC Logistics and Services, announced today it has deployed the first AI-powered Smart Port Solution in the GCC to optimise petroleum port operations. The solution streamlines resource allocation and enables real-time tracking of...

Construction firm ALEC Holdings to offer 20% stake in Dubai IPO
DUBAI: ALEC Holdings, a Dubai-based engineering and construction firm, said on Monday that it will sell 1 billion shares, representing a 20% stake, in an initial public offering, tapping into strong investor demand and a construction boom in the...

Top 50 Engineering Colleges in India for 2025: Your Guide to a Bright Future
Discover the top 50 engineering colleges in India for Engineers Day 2025. These institutions offer students exceptional career opportunities in research, innovation, startups, AI, and global technology.Top Engineering Colleges India 2025:...

From science to stride: Data-driven running shoes are leading to faster times
For distance runners, every second matters. Physical training, a nutritious diet and mental resilience all play a key role, but there is one physiological factor that can set the pace for success: running economy. Simply put, it is the efficiency...

Boss of degrading sex-trade ring in Dubai's glamour districts unmasked
Charles Mwesigwa - known locally as Abbey/SCREENGRAB Warning: Contains disturbing content and graphic descriptions of sexual acts A man running a sex ring operating out of Dubai's most glamorous neighbourhoods, and exploiting vulnerable women, has...

Klebsiella pneumoniae with Two Carbapenemases: Where Molecular Research Stands Now
Introduction Klebsiella pneumoniae is a crucial pathogen causing hospital- and community-acquired infections, including pneumonia, septicaemia, urinary tract infections, bacteraemia, meningitis and pyogenic liver abscesses.1 Since the 1990s, the...

Bbc Investigation Exposes An Illegal Prostitution Ring In Dubai, System
‘Death in Dubai’: a new BBC Eye documentary and World of Secrets podcast unveils real stories behind viral hashtag #DubaiPortaPotty Death in Dubai: #DubaiPortaPotty - a new BBC World Service investigation, reveals a former London bus driver is...