The total number of hotel guests in the UAE rose to 10.5 million during the first half of 2022, up from 8.3 million during the same period last year, latest research by Colliers suggests.

Riyadh--Saudi Arabia and neighbouring Gulf countries on Tuesday accused streaming giant Netflix of broadcasting content that "contradicts Islamic and societal values" and threatened legal action if it was not removed. A statement issued jointly by the Saudi media regulator and the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council, headquartered in Riyadh, did not...

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has achieved a record surge in total notarization and authentication transactions carried out in August 2022 by reaching 13,000 operations.

UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has taken part in the G20 Health Working Group (HWG3) meeting in Indonesia to discuss strengthening global health infrastructure through expanding manufacturing and research hubs for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response.

"We want to attract startups and SMEs so they can prove themselves in the space industry and boost research projects”, Abdulla Al Marar, of the UAE Space Agency, tells TRENDS.

DMCC has hosted the unveiling of one of the world’s largest internally flawless fancy vivid pink diamonds – the "Williamson Pink Star" – at the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE).

DUBAI, UAE - Dubai real estate market recorded 568 sales transactions worth US$373 million (AED1.37 billion) on Monday, data released by Dubai's Land Department (DLD) showed. Additionally 93 mortgage deals of $53 million ( AED197.58 million) and 23 gift deals amounting to $233 million (AED858.27 million), the DLD revealed. The...

The lowest average monthly salary is paid in Sri Lanka (US$143.62) and the highest in Switzerland (US$6142.1), according to a latest survey.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) Monday announced the award of a US$548 million (AED2.01 billion) contract to build a new main gas line at its Lower Zakum field offshore of Abu Dhabi.

Innovative technologies to produce green hydrogen using clean and renewable energy are witnessing rapid developments and studies indicate that green hydrogen production will increase by 57 percent annually to reach 5.7 million tonnes in 2030.

It is a wake-up call that warns of a bigger disaster in cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi if quick steps aren't taken to deal with heavy rainfalls, Dake Rechsand CEO tells TRENDS.

The UAE Ministry of Education has approved the Code of Conduct for professionals in the sector to set up clear, public ethical standards, rules and principles of conduct.

It will buy stake in a US healthcare firm Ardent.

Based on June data of Saudi and UAE central banks, the aggregate assets of Saudi banks (3.529.1 trillion) exceeded those of UAE peers (AED 3.449.2 trillion) for the first time since 2007, taking into account the official exchange rate of AED 1 equals SAR 1.02.

A senior UAE official at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure said that his country is committed to collaborating with the international community to confront challenges facing the global energy sector.

The UAE leads the region with adoption of developed regulations as technologies such as AI and VR have revolutionized the diagnostics and treatments in the aesthetic sector.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) 's Research and Development (R&D) Center has registered its sixth patent for a user-friendly robotic carrier to transport and lift solar photovoltaic panels easily from any surface.

The UAE top diplomat said that the ongoing dialogue between the two countries has led to the launch of the CSP in 2017, and the signing of the CEPA in 2022.

Abu Dhabi, UAE:  Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced on Thursday that its first shipment of low-carbon ammonia has left the UAE bound for Hamburg, Germany. This is the first ever cargo of low-carbon ammonia to be shipped to Germany. The demonstration cargo will be delivered to Aurubis, a...

As the world economy struggles to recover from the after-effects of the pandemic, financial markets are more volatile than ever.

UAE Minister of Climate Change and the Environment Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri participated in the Joint Environment and Climate Ministers’ Meeting as part of the G20 Summit in Indonesia.

The growth in total bank deposits was due to the rise in resident deposits by 2.6% and non-resident deposits by 2.0%.

The Cessna single-engine plane was approaching an exclusive airport for private jets in the UAE capital's center when it came down near the white marble landmark, the country's biggest mosque.

Banks in the UAE held a 22.4 percent market share of the assets in the Arab banking sector, followed by Saudi banks with a 21.7 percent market share.

This is the company's biggest UAE order for school buses.

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has imposed sanctions on the owner and general manager of an exchange house in the country for breaking regulations of the bank.

'Eco-friendly travelers' are gradually putting pressure on hospitality businesses in the Gulf region to incorporate green concepts and sustainability practices into service delivery.

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has announced it will be organizing "Al Maleh and Fishing" Festival in cooperation with the Dibba Al Hisn Municipality and Municipal Council.

Abu Dhabi, UAE - Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced Tuesday the launch of its second Region in the Middle East, the AWS Middle East (UAE) Region. AWS estimates that its projected spending on the construction and operation of the new Region will support an average of nearly 6,000 full-time jobs...

The facility will be available for the holders of the "Hayya" card issued by FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, which is reserved for ticket holders and used to access Qatar during the tournament being held from November 20 to December 18.

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), the Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, has announced that 15 companies have been selected to participate in the DMCC Impact Scale-Up Program.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has been ranked the third most valuable utility brand in the Middle East and the third fastest growing brand in the UAE according to the annual report issued by 'Brand Finance'.

Hub71, Abu Dhabi's global tech ecosystem, has selected its latest cohort of tech startups from a large number of applicants worldwide that chose to setup and scale from the UAE's capital. For the next two years, the new cohort will participate in Hub71's Incentive Programme, benefiting from equity-free incentives worth...

The UAE -- rated 69th globally in technology skills and 67th in data science -- has a significant chance to improve mastery of human cadres in achieving digital transformation.

Dubai, UAE: State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), the largest utility company in the world, has expanded its presence in the region by setting up an office in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. This is...

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) Monday launched the UAE Climate-Responsible Companies Pledge. The pledge aims to increase the engagement of the private sector in the country’s decarbonization drive, in line with the UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategic Initiative.

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced the launch of a new corporate website with various interactive digital services in promoting financial stability and meeting the aspirations of the consumers.

Sharjah acquired 67 percent of the new projects, while eastern region got 21 percent and the central region 12 percent

Some $9.42 billion have been invested in the financial markets by Emirati women during the last eight months of the current year, according to figures shared by the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).

Dubai has officially begun its journey as the host of the 27th International Council of Museums (ICOM) General Conference 2025 after formally receiving the flag from Prague, the host city of the 2022 edition of the conference.

With temperatures soaring above 45 degrees Celsius, dogs have found a unique way to beat the heat of the UAE: a three-times-a-week workout in an air-conditioned gym.

After a nervous start to the week, the big stocks of the GCC, Al-Rajhi Bank, Retal Urban Development Company, and Emaar, boost the Saudi and the UAE markets, posting gains all around.

Despite ease in the measures set to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, electronic payments in the Gulf countries surged more than cash transactions in several other Arab countries.

This would be Shehbaz Sharif’s second visit to the UAE, but the first official visit since he assumed office.

Dubai General Index (DFMGI) advanced 0.007 percent to 3,462.890 pts as blue-chip developer Emaar properties continued to hike, closing higher at AED6.100 after drawing $42.47 million in cash flows

It's crucial to identify the right working model to fix the challenges of digital transitions in the GCC, Nick Curran, Business Development Manager at Endava, tell TRENDS.

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) signed a collaboration agreement with the Khalifa Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (KCGEB) to implement a detailed implementation plan for all phases of Abu Dhabi's Agricultural Genome Programme. Launched by ADAFSA in collaboration with some national research centres, the programme,...

Argentine authorities seized 1.6 tons of cocaine hidden in animal feed destined for Dubai and detained 12 people, police said on Friday.

Dubai recorded a total of 2,739 transactions with a combined value of AED8.4 billion ($2.3 billion) during the week ending Aug. 26, the Dubai Land Department (DLD) said. The transactions included the sale of 274 plots for AED1.36 billion and 1,902 apartments and villas for AED4.35 billion. The biggest deal...

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has organized a virtual seminar with 90 leading Turkish companies in the energy and water sectors.