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Stocks
Business GCC UAE

How To Invest In The US Stock Market From Dubai

S&P 500 And Nasdaq Are Global Benchmarks For investors based in Dubai, exploring opportunities beyond local markets – such as the US – can lead to diversified portfolios and potentially higher returns on investment. One such avenue worth considering is the US stock market. Renowned for its depth, liquidity, and historical resilience, the US stock […]
Metro
Transport UAE

Three Dubai Metro Stations Resume Service

Following Extensive Operational Testing The resumption of regular passenger service at Onpassive, Equiti, and Mashreq metro stations on the Red Line, effective May 19, 2024, is a significant development for the residents and visitors of Dubai. This comes after completing operational and safety tests by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) at the three metro
SUVs
Automotive Lifestyle UAE

8 Of The Best Budget SUVs In UAE In 2024

Prices Start From AED62,000 Onwards Inexpensive Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) are popular in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to their versatility, spaciousness, rugged appeal, and low fuel costs in the Arabian Gulf. The market for budget SUVs in 2024 requires careful consideration of factors like Dubai’s diverse terrains. The UAE’s competitive auto market offers
Sustainability UAE

Dubai Unveils 72km Long Mangroves Project

Arnold Pinto
Emirate Targets Sustainable Urban Growth Dubai has unveiled an ambitious initiative called the Dubai Mangroves project to redefine coastal regeneration and fortify its commitment to sustainable urban growth. The groundbreaking endeavour, aligning with the objectives outlined in the Dubai 2040 Master Plan, seeks to integrate ecological preservation with urban development on
Companies
GCC Lifestyle UAE

16 Of The Best Companies To Work For In Dubai

From Aviation To Hospitality Dubai is a popular destination for expats worldwide due to its growing economy and open-mindedness towards foreign workers. The city offers numerous quality jobs, including those open to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), and is a magnet for professionals seeking lucrative, tax-free career opportunities. However, finding the right company to
Mission
Space UAE

NASA Begins 45-Day Simulated Mars Mission

Arnold Pinto
With 4 Volunteer Crew Members A new crew of four volunteers has begun a 45-day simulated mission to Mars within a sealed habitat at NASA’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas. The crew, comprising Jason Lee, Stephanie Navarro, Shareef Al Romaithi, and Piyumi Wijesekara, entered the Human Exploration Research Analogue (HERA) facility at 2am (UAE […]
Reef
Sustainability UAE

Dubai Reef Project Launched To Boost Marine Ecosystem

Arnold Pinto
Initiative Involves 20,000 Reef Modules To bolster Dubai’s marine biodiversity and ecological sustainability, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has inaugurated the Dubai Reef project. Dubai Reef, spearheaded by Dubai Can, is currently the world’s most significant marine reef
RAK
Travel UAE

The 5 Best Places To Visit In Ras Al Khaimah

News Editor 2
RAK Is The Adventure Capital Of The UAE Nestled in the heart of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) lies a gem many adventure-seekers overlook – Ras Al Khaimah (or, simply, RAK). With its rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty, this captivating emirate beckons travellers to explore its hidden treasures and create lifetime memories. […]
Rainfall
UAE

UAE Experiences Its Heaviest Rainfall In 75 Years

Arnold Pinto
Desert Nation Limps Back To Normalcy In a rare and dramatic turn of weather events, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was besieged by an uncharacteristic rainstorm on April 16, 2024 – the magnitude of which the desert nation had not encountered since its founding in 1971. The storm lashed out across the desert nation with […]
Analogue
Space UAE

Shareef Al Romaithi Joins UAE Analogue Programme

Arnold Pinto
Emirati Is Part Of NASA Mission The Dubai-based Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced the appointment of Emirati crew member Shareef Al Romaithi for the second analogue study of the UAE Analogue Programme, which is part of NASA’s Human Exploration Research Analogue (HERA) Campaign 7 Mission 2. Scheduled to commence on May 10, […]
Weather
UAE

Unsettled Weather Grips The UAE

PR News Desk
Low-Pressure System Sweeps In UAE residents and visitors should brace for turbulent weather over the next 48 hours as heavy rainfall and thunderstorms have hit the Arabian Gulf country. A low-pressure system affecting neighbouring Oman is also impacting the UAE, albeit with varying intensity due to differing topographies. Oman has been experiencing unstable weather
Ghaf
UAE

What Do You Know About The UAE’s Ghaf Tree?

Arnold Pinto
The Emblem of Resilience in the UAE The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a land of contrasts, where modernity seamlessly blends with tradition and vast expanses of desert are dotted with life-sustaining oases. Amidst this arid landscape stands a symbol of resilience and adaptation: the Ghaf tree (scientific name: Prosopis cineraria). The Ghaf—the national tree […]
Care
Corporate UAE

ALEC Group Donates 5,000 Care Packages For Ramadan

PR News Desk
Needy Communities In Gaza And UAE Benefit The Dubai-based ALEC Group has donated 5,000 care packages valued at AED140,000 to a Ramadan initiative in the UAE involving Emirates Red Crescent and SmartLife Foundation. ALEC Group employees donated to the initiative, which benefited vulnerable populations in Gaza and labourers in Dubai. The employees’ efforts, combined with