Abu Dhabi DoH launches Future Health global initiative

Department of Health- Abu Dhabi (DoH) has launched Future Health- A Global Initiative by Abu Dhabi (Future Health), marking the transformation of Abu Dhabi Global Health Week into a year-round platform of international health collaboration, action...

Can you buy property in UAE with no down payment? What the law says

Question: Is it legally permissible to purchase property with a zero per cent down payment? A few real estate agents have offered me this option for properties in Dubai, but I’d like to understand whether it’s actually allowed under UAE law....

How to get around Dubai without a driving license

The Red Line is the longest and busiest route on the Dubai Metro, running from Centrepoint (formerly Rashidiya) in the northeast all the way to UAE Exchange in Jebel Ali. It traces Sheikh Zayed Road, connecting many of the city’s key areas along...

Watch: Dubai judge reveals key tenant rights on rent

Tenant Protection Under Dubai Law “Tenants are generally more compliant than landlords. The Dubai law recognises the inherent power imbalance between property owners and tenants and sets out clear rules on rent, maintenance, and eviction,” noted...

How to properly raise the UAE flag on Flag Day

As flags are hoisted across the nation, authorities have urged the public to strictly observe official flag-raising etiquette, as detailed in the UAE Ministry of Cabinet Affairs’ guidebook. Any act of disrespect toward the national flag is a...

The story behind the UAE flag’s design

The history and meaning of the UAE Flag The flag was designed by Abdullah Al Maeena, who won a national competition organised by Al-Ittihad newspaper in 1971. The flag’s colours - red, green, white, and black, were inspired by a verse from the...

Al Marwan Unveils UAE’s First AI-Designed Smart Work Resort, District 11

Introduction to District 11 Al Marwan Developments has introduced District 11, marking a significant milestone as the UAE’s first smart work resort designed through artificial intelligence (AI). This innovative project aims to transform the...

UAE Judo wins 24 medals in round 1 of Khorfakkan Championship

The event, organized by the UAE Judo Federation in partnership with the Sharjah Sports Council, began yesterday at the Khorfakkan Sports Club. It saw participation from 320 young athletes, both boys and girls, representing 27 different countries....

National Archives of Qatar signs cooperation agreement with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi

The National Archives of Qatar announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi to launch a Professional Certificate in Archives and Records Management, as part of the National Archives of Qatar's commitment to...

AI’s energy appetite sparks global call for action at ENACT Majlis in Abu Dhabi

Electricity demand from data centres alone is projected to quadruple by 2040 — rising from 105 gigawatts to a staggering 450 gigawatts. This surge comes as 1.5 billion people are expected to move into cities, adding 2 billion electric-powered air...

Is Abu Dhabi becoming the global capital of AI development?

Ian Bremmer shares an update from Abu Dhabi, a place he calls “the global capital for AI development.” With affordable energy, huge data centers, and one of the highest AI adoption rates in the world (59% of the population already uses AI), the...

UAE Pres. receives US National Energy Dominance Council Chair

During the meeting at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, His Highness and Secretary Burgum discussed the growing ties between the UAE and the United States, particularly in the fields of energy, artificial intelligence, and innovation. Both sides...

[UAE : Gargash emphasized the need to strengthen state sovereignty and curb the influence of militias

Abu Dhabi — In a keynote address at the Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate, Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the President of the United Arab Emirates, called for a renewed commitment to state sovereignty and regional stability, urging Arab...

Andrew could be forced to flee to Abu Dhabi - inside £10m royal villa he could call home

A luxury £10million villa in the Middle East could become Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's preferred bolthole as pressure mounts on the former prince. The opulent surroundings are in the United Arab Emirates's (UAE) capital Abu Dhabi, and part of a...

Meet the volunteer team whose ultimate mission is to safeguard UAE’s most cherished symbol

MUDHI ALOBTHANI (ABU DHABI) Honouring the UAE flag and ensuring its proper use is a responsibility shared by everyone - yet one group of volunteers has made it their ultimate mission. Established in May 2023, the Volunteer Flag Protection Team has...

Flying high in unity, pride as UAE salutes the Union and its leadership

MAYS IBRAHIM (ABU DHABI) In the UAE, flags will be raised high at 11am on Monday as residents and institutions join in celebrating UAE Flag Day, a national occasion that honours the country’s unity, pride, and leadership. Observed annually on...

UAE oil giant ADNOC signs deal with Microsoft to co-develop AI agents

ABU DHABI, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), an oil giant of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Sunday announced an agreement with Microsoft to co-develop and deploy AI agents across ADNOC's operations. The agreement...

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets global leaders in energy, AI and sustainability at ENACT Majlis in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has met with global leaders in energy, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced technology,...

UAE AI market to reach Dh170bn by 2030; MENA sector surges to Dh610bn

Image: Supplied The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) market is forecast to reach Dh170bn ($46.33bn) by 2030, according to data from Grand View Research (GVR), underscoring the country’s growing role in the Middle East’s $166bn (Dh610bn) AI boom....

UAE: 6 in 10 employees use AI in daily jobs as country tops global adoption

The UAE has reinforced its position as the world’s leading nation in artificial intelligence adoption, with nearly six in ten working-age residents now using AI tools in their daily work, according to the latest AI Diffusion Report released by...