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Sheikh Mohammed urges citizens and residents to raise UAE Flag in national celebration on Nov.3
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, urged citizens and residents of the UAE to celebrate Flag Day on November 3. The Dubai Ruler said on X, “Brothers and sisters, on...
Kate Ferdinand shows off her jaw-dropping figure in a skimpy white bikini as she poses for sizzling beach snaps after moving to Dubai with husband Rio and their family
Kate Ferdinand showcased her jaw-dropping figure in a skimpy white bikini as she posed for sizzling Instagram snaps during a beach day in Dubai on Saturday. The former TOWIE star, 34, relocated to the United Arab Emirates from the UK in August...
Abu Dhabi explores economic partnership with Australian city of Brisbane
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has organized the Brisbane Forum for Networking and Economic Partnerships, bringing together a high-level economic delegation from the Australian city of Brisbane alongside representatives of...
Mett Barcelona review: Dubai group opens new hotel in Catalonia
Located about 40 minutes from the centre of bustling Barcelona and half hour from the international El Prat Airport, is the mountainous suburb of Tibidabo. Here, the sounds of traffic and street chatter give way to birdsong, rustling trees and...
New museums opening across the UAE, from Dubai Museum of Art to Al Ain
The UAE’s museum landscape continues to expand, with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, announcing plans for the five-storey Dubai Museum of Art, said to “float” on the waters of Dubai Creek. The museum will join a...
Grease at Dubai Opera: This is why nostalgia never goes out of style
Nostalgia isn’t what it used to be. When Grease first debuted on the Chicago stage in 1971 – only a year before it moved to Broadway and became a phenomenon before its beloved 1978 film adaptation – it was about 12 years removed from its 1959...
UAE raises tally to six medals on day four of Bahrain Asian Youth Games
MANAMA (WAM) The United Arab Emirates increased its medal tally to six — three golds, one silver and two bronzes — ranking seventh overall in the general standings at the 3rd Asian Youth Games currently hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain until 31...
On behalf of the UAE President, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi leads UAE delegation at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in the Republic of Korea
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) On behalf of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is to lead the UAE delegation in the Republic of Korea...
Watch: Passenger from Dubai caught at Delhi airport with 170 grams of gold, hidden in bottle cap
The gold was ingeniously concealed as a cylindrical insert inside a plastic bottle’s cap, evading initial X-ray detection until detailed inspection/ Image: X Delhi Customs officers at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport seized 170 grams of...
VPN in UAE: 6 million downloads in half a year; Dh2 million fine for misuse
The UAE has recorded the highest adoption of virtual private network (VPN) applications globally over the past five and a half years. According to Cybernews, the VPN adoption rate in UAE was 65.78 per cent during 2020 to first half of 2025,...
Sheikh Mohammed unveils Dubai’s iconic new museum that will literally float above the waters of Dubai Creek. See pics
Dubai is set to redefine its skyline with the upcoming Dubai Museum of Art (DUMA), a breathtaking landmark that will literally float above the waters of Dubai Creek. Combining visionary architecture with rich cultural heritage, DUMA promises to be...
Manar Abu Dhabi 2025 to light up with global art
The Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced the return of Manar Abu Dhabi for its second edition, bringing a new series of light-based artworks inspired by the Gulf’s connection with light. Running under the...
MP News: 35-Year-Old International Ju-Jitsu Player Hangs Self In Dewas; No Suicide Note Recovered, Probe On
MP News: 35-Year-Old International Ju-Jitsu Player Hangs Self In Dewas; No Suicide Note Recovered, Probe On | Dewas (Madhya Pradesh): An international Ju-Jitsu player and martial arts coach Rohini Kalam, 35-year-old, allegedly hanged herself in...
Abu Dhabi to host global 'pledging moment' in fight against polio
A leading UAE philanthropic organisation will host an event in December to raise funds for the battle against polio. The Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity will host the event in Abu Dhabi on December 8 to support the Global Polio...
Mered signs up Herzog & de Meuron for Abu Dhabi waterfront project
Mered, a leading international developer, has partnered with Herzog & de Meuron, a renowned architectural practice based in Switzerland, for the launch of its landmark waterfront project - Riviera Residences - located on Al Reem Island. A premium...
Dubai Museum of Art; The new architectural and cultural landmark
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has attended the unveiling of the Dubai Museum of Art (DUMA). The Dubai Museum of Art is a visionary project to be developed by...
Abu Dhabi launches pioneering regulatory framework for novel foods
Abu Dhabi [UAE], October 24 (ANI/WAM): The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC), and Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), have announced the launch of a strategic initiative to...
Watch: Passenger from Dubai held at Delhi airport with gold hidden in bottle cap
New Delhi: Delhi Customs officials have arrested a passenger arriving from Dubai after seizing 170 grams of gold worth over Rs 21 lakh concealed inside a beverage bottle cap at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. In a post on X on Sunday,...
Dubai unveils new architectural, cultural landmark DUMA
Dubai has announced the unveiling of a new architectural and cultural landmark - DUMA (Dubai Museum of Art) - which will be developed by leading UAE business conglomerate Al Futtaim Group on the Dubai Creek. A five-storeyed museum, DUMA, is being...
Turkey likely to be barred from joining Gaza stabilisation force by Israel amid political tensions
Turkey is expected to be excluded from the multinational Gaza stabilisation force following Israel’s objection to its participation Turkey is likely to be excluded from the 5,000-strong stabilisation force planned for Gaza after Israel made clear...