Exploring space is no longer a luxury, it is humanity's future, says Tunisian astrophysicist and Nasa scientist Nour Raouafi

International oil prices surged by around 36.5 percent and reached a 7-year peak, exceeding US$ 82 a barrel at the end of November 2021, the highest since October 2014.

M&As result in savings in manufacturing and service, increased competitiveness, and increased financial capabilities and efficiency, among other things.

Aviation giant Emirates said Thursday it expects business to grow next year despite the surge in global coronavirus cases fueled by the Omicron variant. The Dubai-based carrier said in November it was already on the path to recovery as six-month losses dropped by more than half from a year earlier....

The contract is for the Shamal Development marine works.

As the startup ecosystem takes off in the MENA region, TRENDS helps experts deliver valuable advice for entrepreneurs.

Dubai Chamber has announced that it will shift to a four-and-a-half day working week  from 3 January 2022. This is in line with the newly approved workweek for UAE federal government employees. The official working hours will be nine working hours per day Monday-Thursday, from 8am to 5pm, and four...

Qatar's main healthcare provider has suspended leave for all medical and administrative staff dealing with Covid, as infections surge across the Gulf. The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states -- Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as well as Qatar -- have been recording their highest...

The airline will work with the Henan Province Airport Group.

London-based think-tank Cebr predicts the economic future of countries across the world and the outlook remains rosy for the Gulf region.

The UAE issued its first civil marriage license for a non-Muslim couple, state media reported Monday, as the Gulf country seeks to keep its edge over regional competitors. The United Arab Emirates -- where foreigners make up 90 percent of the approximately 10-million population -- has been amending its laws...

Waste management and environment company Bee’ah Tandeef has launched a service that allows people to recycle used cooking oil so that it doesn't end up in drains and pollute the environment. Used cooking oil is usually poured down the drain and ends up clogging plumbing systems, and ultimately leads to...

The UAE has extended a grant of $2 million to Costa Rica to help the Central American country battle its flooding problem.

France detained a 60-year-old French-Syrian man on suspicion of conspiracy to commit crimes against humanity.

As ecommerce expands, companies are becoming more aware of the region's shifting consumer behavior and needs, say experts.

The most awaited new season of Fazza Championship for Falconry- Telwah, organized by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre (HHC), will start from 28 December and will last until 14 January 2022 in Al Ruwayyah, Dubai. Telwah (lure in Arabic) is one of the UAE’s most honored heritage sports and...

Spain and UAE have reviewed Dubai Electricity and Water Authority's achievements besides key projects and cooperation in the clean and renewable energy sectors. The two sides also discussed initiatives and programs that consolidate the transition towards a green economy and sustainability at a meeting in which said DEWA CEO Saeed...

The two sides talked about Expo 2020 Dubai and the importance of the Arab countries' participation therein.

In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE account for nearly 80 percent of the overall ecommerce market.

Grankraft has leased 323,000 sq ft of land in the free zone.

An estimated one million people a year are expected to visit the aquarium housing marine animals in ten distinct habitats under the supervision of marine life experts.

On February 9, the UAE announced that its exploratory probe, ‘Hope’ had successfully entered Mars' orbit, marking it the first Arab expedition to the Red Planet.

UAE citizens are barred from traveling to the four African countries except for the country's emergency treatment cases, official delegations, and scholarships. In addition, the country has introduced new travel requirements for those coming on direct flights from Uganda and Ghana. These include having a negative COVID-19 test obtained within...

The UAE Innovates 2022, which is aimed at cultivating a culture of innovation within the public sector and engaging the community to help create future initiatives, will be launched on 1 Feb. 2022. It is expected to witness a joint effort by the government, the private sector and individuals to...

The technology could help the UAE grow more crops within its boundaries, ensuring food security, says Dake Rechsand CEO and Founder Chandra Dake.

Prominent world personalities hosted at Rimini Meeting over the years include Pope Francis; Dr. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, former UN Secretary-General

The UAE is one of the most attractive Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries for GCC citizens to work in, according to the 2021 statistics released by the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA). A total of 6,903 employees from GCC countries work in the UAE, out of the total...

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) on Tuesday announced that it has completed the critical design review of MBZ-SAT, the most advanced satellite in the region in terms of high-resolution satellite imagery. The team will now begin preparations to develop and manufacture the flight model of MBZ-SAT.

Dubai’s real estate market recorded 246 sales transactions worth AED610.89 million ($166 million) and mortgage deals of AED151.82 million in addition to 10 gift transactions amounting to AED17.58 million Monday, data released by the emirate’s Land Department (DLD) showed. Local media reports said the sales covered 223 villas and apartments...

UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi has said the trade partnership with India is founded on historical ties of friendship and cooperation. Media reports said that Al Zeyoudi made these remarks during his visit to India as head of a high-level Emirati delegation...

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, on Tuesday launched the UAE Declaration of Arabic Language at Expo 2020 Dubai. The declaration aims to draw out a unified roadmap for various institutions in Arab countries. The declaration was introduced in the presence of the Arab Ministers...

Dubai airport, one of the world's busiest travel hubs, is fully operational for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic erupted in March 2020, officials said Monday. The opening of sections closed as the Covid-19 crisis took hold comes as the United Arab Emirates records a rise of infections amid...

The UAE announced Sunday it will no longer censor cinematic releases, introducing a 21 and above age rating for films it classifies for mature audiences. The UAE is considered one of the more liberal countries in the GCC, where movies with adult content are cut or edited if they don’t...

More than 600,000 tickets were sold for the 16-team Arab Cup, including a Qatari-record 63,439 crowd when the hosts played the United Arab Emirates in the quarter-finals.

India's Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has said that his country's goal is to become the UAE's number one trading partner. Goyal talked with industry executives and leaders of Export Promotion Councils in Mumbai on Saturday on using available opportunities to widen their global impression by grasping business...

The insights from the Dubai Chamber study were released during a business seminar titled The Road Ahead: UAE and Dubai Economic Outlook and Opportunities in Dubai Exports. They pointed to a positive and robust recovery for the UAE economy over the next five years.

Top UAE and US military officials discussed regional and defense issues in Washington as part of the annual Joint Military Dialogue. High-profile delegations headed by Lt. General Eng. Issa Saif bin Ablan Al Mazrouei, Deputy Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, and Dr. Colin H. Kahl, US Under-Secretary...

Tributes pour in as the death of the leading Emirati businessman Majid Al Futtaim was announced on Friday. Al Futtaim, who founded Majid Al Futtaim Holding in 1992, expanded it across the Mideast with malls and other ventures. The company also runs over 300 Carrefour supermarkets and hypermarkets across Africa,...

Global cues and local developments could not dampen the overall improvement.

UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the second season of the World’s Coolest Winter campaign. The campaign is carried out by the UAE Government Media Office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and relevant tourism and culture entities. An official statement said...

A total of 13, 978 Bahraini nationals have invested in UAE public shareholding companies in 2020 and 331 licenses for various economic activities were granted to them, the UAE Ministry of Finance has said. The Ministry said on the occasion of Bahrain National Day that trade between the UAE and...

Factors ranging from internet penetration to smartphone ownership to bank-account holdings, and more are coming together to make Saudi Arabia an ecommerce powerhouse.

The RewirEd Summit sponsored by Etihad Airways and Hettich in Expo 2020 Dubai concluded yesterday with a series of major announcements and program launched to transform the worldwide education system

The new partnership between Harvard university’s Growth lab and the UAE’s Ministry of Economy is in line with the government’s efforts to create a new model for the formulation of future economic policies

TRENDS broke this news in October. The agreement will regulate the offering, issuance, listing and trading of encrypted assets of the firm that is based in Seychelles.

The $23 billion arms package was pushed through by former president Donald Trump in what was seen as a reward for the United Arab Emirates' recognition of Israel, but his successor Joe Biden has pledged greater oversight over the planes. The Gulf state threatened to dump the agreement Tuesday over...

The stars were photographed using an Astronomical Observatory with a diameter of 0.6 meters, using a specialized astronomical camera at a cooling temperature of minus 30 degrees Celsius, an optical filter (Johnson V) and an optical filter (Sloan r) to provide accurate optical readings of the observed stars in order...

The region’s common economic, defense and security integration and unity and coordinating stances were reviewed at the 42nd GCC Summit.

The GCC leaders discuss political issues and security challenges that require intensified efforts to enhance regional solidarity.

ADNOC L&S will manage integrated logistics for Borouge.