Fireworks, offers, bargains: Global Village Dubai comes to a close today
This weekend marks your last chance to dive into the beautiful world that is Global Village Dubai. With Season 27 ending on Sunday night with a bang, you can catch all the fun and excitement – but keep in mind to go there early (the park will remain open from 4pm to 2am). From international […]
AI research and development central to UAE’s economic diversification: COP28 President-Designate
Artificial intelligence research will play a key role in harnessing global opportunities and creating practical, tangible solutions for increasing AI adoption as well as generating economic and social value, said Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and President-Designate of COP28, during a visit to Mohamed bin Zayed University of […]
UAE President meets Mohammed bin Rashid at Al Marmoom in Dubai
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, at Al Marmoom in Dubai. During the meeting, their Highnesses discussed various issues, including the UAE’s ongoing development and efforts to further advance the progress of […]
Abu Dhabi entity to invest $30.79mln to provide clean power to 7 million British homes
Abu Dhabi-based diversified utilities and energy group will invest Dh113 million (£25 million) in a renewables project that will supply 8 per cent of the UK’s electricity needs and power 7 million British homes in future. Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) has committed to Xlinks First Limited’s plans to lay the world’s longest high-voltage […]
Al Hamra awards infra works contract for Falcon Island to ENERVO Contracting
Ras Al Khaimah-based developer Al Hamra announced on Wednesday that the infrastructure works contract for its one billion UAE dirhams ($272 million) Falcon Island luxury development was awarded to ENERVO Contracting & General Maintenance. The main construction will start upon completion of infrastructure works, which started in March, the developer said in a statement. The […]
UAE-China bilateral trade seen hitting $200bln by 2030
Over 200 Chinese business leaders gathered at Dubai Multi Commodities Centre to observe China Business Day and celebrate the growing commercial ties between UAE and China, which target bilateral trade hitting $200 billion by 2030. Commenting on the event, Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers said: “The UAE represents one of […]
Acciona partners with Orsted to develop construction solutions for offshore wind projects
Spanish engineering and construction company Acciona announced on Wednesday that its infrastructure division has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Denmark’s Ørsted, a global renewable energy company and leader in offshore wind, to jointly develop solutions to address the challenge of manufacturing large-scale foundations for offshore wind farms. The agreement includes the development of […]
Al Habtoor Group to reopen retail space at Beirut property
Al Habtoor Group (AHG) has announced the reopening of the retail space at AHG touristic complex in Sin El Fil, Beirut, which includes Hilton Beirut Habtoor Grand Hotel and Hilton Beirut Metropolitan Palace. UAE businessman and Founding Chairman of AHG, Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor said: “We have a great love for Lebanon, and I […]
UAE Moon mission: Ispace announces update, says spacecraft carrying Rashid Rover likely made hard landing on lunar surface
The Japanese spacecraft carrying the UAE’s Rashid Rover to the Moon is believed to have made a hard landing on the lunar surface. In an update about the status of its HAKUTO-R Mission 1 (M1), Japan-based ispace said the communication between the lander and the mission control centre (MCC) has not been established yet, nearly […]
Danube launches first FashionTV-branded luxury tower in Dubai
based Danube Properties on Tuesday launched Fashionz luxury tower in partnership with FashionTV. Located in Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT), the 65-floor tower will have over 700 apartments. In February, the developer launched 2.05 billion UAE dirhams ($558.22 million) Viewz with Aston Martin furnishings as its first branded residential project in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT). […]