Automotive Lifestyle UAE

Sharjah Classic Cars Festival set for February rendezvous

News Desk 2 14/02/2025 0

Focus on vintage auto sector The second edition of the Sharjah Classic Cars Festival takes place from February 13 to 17, 2025, offering a unique opportunity to celebrate the enduring charm of vintage automobiles. With the theme ‘Where the Story Begins’, the event promises to be a dynamic blend

Business Saudi Arabia

Nokia and Zain KSA to launch connectivity solutions for enterprises

Arnold Pinto 14/02/2025 0

First 4G/5G Femtocell solution in MEA Nokia and Zain KSA have entered a strategic partnership to implement the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region’s first 4G/5G Femtocell solution. This innovative collaboration aims to bridge mobile coverage gaps and enhance connectivity for enterprise customers across Saudi Arabia. The solution, which deploys 4G and 5G Smart Nodes, […]

Real Estate UAE

GetProp launches in the UAE

News Desk 2 11/02/2025 0

Targeting the property sector GetProp, an innovative real estate marketplace, has entered the UAE property sector. It aims to transform how properties are bought, sold, and rented across the country. Headquartered in Dubai, the company combines advanced technology and in-depth market expertise to simplify property transactions for users and agents. At the core of the […]

Real Estate UAE

Reef Luxury Developments launches AED300mln project in Al Furjan

News Desk 2 04/02/2025 0

Reef 999 project Reef Luxury Developments has announced the launch of its highly anticipated AED 300 million project, Reef 999. The new development, located in the sought-after Al Furjan community in Dubai, promises to redefine luxury living with cutting-edge features, including the company’s patented climate-controlled sunken balcony. Building on the success of its first

GCC Video

Bulgaria’s first F-16 Block 70 jet

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GCC Video

Motorola Solutions at Intersec 2025 Dubai

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GCC Video

Global Blockchain Show | Dubai

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Space UAE

Successful launch for UAE’s MBZ-SAT Earth-imaging satellite

Arnold Pinto 16/01/2025 0

Aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reached a significant milestone in its space programme. On January 14, 2025, MBZ-SAT, an Earth-imaging satellite, successfully launched from NASA’s Vandenberg Air Force Base launchpad in California aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. MBZ-SAT, named in honour of HH Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed […]

Transport UAE

2-lane traffic bridge opens on Sheikh Rashid Road in Dubai

Arnold Pinto 14/01/2025 0

The bridge is 605 metres long Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has opened a new two-lane traffic bridge in Dubai City as part of the ongoing Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project. The bridge, the second in a series planned for Phase 4 of the project, will ease traffic flow between the intersections of Al Mina […]

GCC Video

Ai Everything GLOBAL 2025!

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GCC Video

NASA: 2024 hottest year on record

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Space UAE

Space42’s Thuraya 4 satellite launches into orbit from Florida

Arnold Pinto 08/01/2025 0

Expanding global connectivity Space42, an Abu Dhabi-based spacetech company, has launched its Thuraya 4 (T4) telecommunications satellite into orbit. Built by Airbus, the satellite was launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on January 3, 2025. Upon deployment, the satellite activated its electrical thrusters for the

Saudi Arabia Transport

Riyadh Metro’s Orange Line is operational

Arnold Pinto 07/01/2025 0

Part of a 6-line network The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has confirmed the completion of the phased rollout of the Riyadh Metro, with the Orange Line officially commencing operations on January 5, 2025. The launch of the metro system marks a significant achievement in the development of Saudi Arabia’s public transport network. The […]

Events UAE

Complete list of UAE public holidays in 2025

News Desk 2 07/01/2025 0

Plan smart to maximise your time off UAE residents are in for plenty of opportunities to enjoy extended breaks in 2025, thanks to a well-structured calendar of official public holidays. With thoughtful planning, you can stretch the 13 official holidays into a much more extended vacation. Here is a breakdown of how to make the […]

Transport UAE

2.5 million riders used Dubai’s public transport on NYE 2025

News Desk 2 06/01/2025 0

Dubai Metro was most used Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has reported that 2.5 million passengers in Dubai City used the public transport network and shared mobility services on New Year’s Eve 2025, a 9.3% rise from the previous year. In total, 2,502,474 public transport passengers relied on various modes of public transport to attend […]

Bahrain Kuwait Travel

Emirates A350 to fly to Kuwait and Bahrain from January 8 onwards

News Desk 2 06/01/2025 0

With daily flights schedule Dubai-based Emirates is advancing the deployment of its Airbus A350 aircraft from Dubai to Kuwait and Bahrain, with services set to begin on January 8, 2024. These will be the second and third destinations to be served by the airline’s newest aircraft, showcasing the A350’s premium features and cutting-edge design. Emirates […]

Events UAE

Liwa Festival 2025 concludes on a high note

Arnold Pinto 04/01/2025 0

Moreeb Dune steals the limelight The Liwa International Festival (Moreeb Dune 2025), held near the famed Moreeb Dune in Abu Dhabi, showcased an exciting blend of outdoor adventure, Emirati culture and heritage, and unique motorsport. The festival, which was held from December 13, 2024, to January 4, 2025, was organised by Abu Dhabi’s Department of […]

Business Oman

Oman levies 15% tax on multinationals

News Desk 2 03/01/2025 0

Effective January 1, 2025 Oman—the oldest independent state in the Arab world—introduced a minimum top-up tax (DMTT) of 15% on multinational companies effective January 1, 2025, following a royal decree issued by Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. The tax applies to multinationals with consolidated annual revenue exceeding $779.2 million. However, after a recent meeting of its […]

Business UAE

Edge Group Achieves Great Place to Work certification

News Desk 2 02/01/2025 0

On company’s 5th anniversary Abu Dhabi-based Edge Group’s Corporate division has been officially recognised as a Great Place to Work. This certification celebrates a commitment to creating a dynamic, supportive, and innovative workplace. The milestone coincides with the company’s fifth anniversary, highlighting its growth and the strong workplace culture

Lifestyle UAE

Ras Al Khaimah set to host 2025 Highlander hiking event

Arnold Pinto 02/01/2025 0

On 80km Jebel Jais trails Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) supports the 2025 edition of Highlander, the premier long-distance hiking challenge organised by Highlander Adventure, one of the world’s largest hiking series. The event will take place from February 7 to 9, 2025. Hikers and adventure seekers will traverse the spectacular trails of […]