Abu Dhabi population in 2024 grows 7.5% to reach 4.14mln

ABU DHABI - New data released by the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) showed that Abu Dhabi achieved a 7.5 percent growth in population in 2024, reaching a total of 4,135,985 people. This growth rate substantially exceeds that of established...

Abu Dhabi Suspends Construction Of Major Yas Island Project Due To Violations

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) A major construction project on Yas Island has been suspended by Abu Dhabi authorities. The project was temporarily halted due to repeated violations of environmental standards, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) said...

Property brokers to get tighter rules in Abu Dhabi

New projects are getting bigger, as if clear from the multi-billion dollar Fahid Island development from Aldar. The initial launches of homes there attracted more overseas buyers, many being first-time investors in Abu Dhabi. It has also meant...

Juan Luna masterpiece, a Filipino national treasure, on view at Louvre Abu Dhabi

A landmark work by the 19th-century Filipino painter and activist Juan Luna is one of the newest highlights at the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Una Bulaquena is one of Luna’s most enigmatic works. The painting depicts a young Filipina woman, poised and...

ITD Cementation shares surge 4% after bagging Rs 580 crore contract in Abu Dhabi

Shares of ITD Cementation India Ltd jumped 4% in early trade on Monday after the company announced a major international contract win. The company has secured a US$ 67.4 million (~₹580 crore) marine works order for jetty construction at the Ruwais...

Abu Dhabi Consortium Eyes Full Acquisition of Santos

Santos Limited has entered into an exclusivity and process deed with XRG, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), in relation to a proposed full acquisition of the company. XRG is leading a consortium that includes Abu Dhabi...

UAE rugby manager Wayne Marsters is heading back home

DUBAI // Wayne Marsters said he will leave UAE rugby “with a heavy heart” when he returns to his native New Zealand next month after 14 years in the Middle East. The UAE rugby manager will end his association with the game here when he takes up a...

UAE Golden Visa Now Targets Talent In AI, Climate Sectors, Says Expert

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The UAE has expanded the scope of its highly popular Golden Visa programm , shifting the focus from solely attracting foreign investments and wealth to fostering long-term value creation in the economy. Entrepreneurs, tech...

UAE Doctors Warn Of Rising Cardiac Arrests Among Patients Under 45

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Doctors in the UAE are urging younger residents to take regular health screenings seriously, after news of 42-year-old Bollywood actress and model Shefali Jariwala's recent demise has been making global headlines. Jariwala...

UAE’s RAKBank issues mandate for USD perpetual, non-call 6-year AT1

The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (RAKBANK), rated Baa1 (Positive) by Moody’s and BBB+ Stable by Fitch, has mandated banks for a $300 million fixed rate resettable unrated USD-denominated Regulation S Perpetual non-call 6-year additional tier 1...

UAE petrol and diesel prices for July 2025 announced: Check new rates

July fuel prices in the UAE have increased after remaining steady in June and May, which followed two months of consistent declines Petrol and diesel prices across the UAE will increase starting July 1, 2025, following a period of global oil...

UAE condemns terror attack on Pakistani military convoy

In its statement, the ministry expressed the UAE’s unequivocal condemnation of what it described as a “heinous and cowardly” assault, reaffirming the country’s firm rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining regional...

Minister Agovaka confirms students in Israel are safe, evacuation plans underway

BY NED GAGAHE Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Peter Shanel Agovaka has confirmed that all five Solomon Islands students currently in Israel are safe amid ongoing instability in the region. Speaking during a recent press conference,...

Dubai: Tenants In Some Areas Still Pay Less Than Rera Rental Index

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Tenants in some areas of Dubai are still paying less than the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera) Rental Index rates, say industry executives. In March, the Rera index was upgraded to bring rental rates in line with the...

UAE: These are the fuel prices for July 2025

Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes The country’s Fuel Price Committee has approved new retail fuel rates for July, raising pump prices for petrol and diesel as global crude markets surged earlier this month, according to state news...

UAE condemns terrorist attack on military convoy in Pakistan

Dubai Police launches 2025 summer program for students

Dubai: Dubai Police has launched its 2025 summer program for students under the theme ‘Our Summer is Safety, Happiness, Innovation, and Leadership.’ This year’s edition welcomes 1,332 students from 35 countries, aged between 11 and 18, to...

UAE, China launch service centre to boost $400bln Arab trade

UAE and China recently launched Qingdao Overseas Integrated Service Centre at the China-Arab Business Forum held in Qingdao recently – that is aimed at increasing the $400 billion trade between China and the Arab world. A total of 40 important...

CVC, Tabreed enter partnership to buy UAE district cooling business

DUBAI, June 30 (Reuters) - United Arab Emirates' Tabreed and private equity firm CVC's infrastructure strategy arm, CVC DIF, plan to acquire Abu Dhabi-based Multiply Group's district cooling business, according to a statement on Monday. CVC DIF...

Petrol, Diesel Prices move up again for July 2025 in UAE; Full prices here

ABU DHABI – Petrol, diesel prices in UAE are set to climb up again in July 2025, after upward trend in global oil markets. UAE’s Fuel Price Committee announced new rates on Monday, reflecting increased international crude prices and ongoing market...