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DMCC unveils new brand for JLT

Dubai’s DMCC unveils new brand for JLT

The new brand is underpinned by the central proposition that JLT has become an eclectic neighbourhood full of soul

Dubai ranks first in international tourist spending, unveils WTTC

Dubai ranks first in international tourist spending, reveals WTTC

According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTCC), Dubai earned $29.4bn from international tourists this year

New York, Singapore are the World’s most expensive cities right now

Tel Aviv, which topped the rankings last year, was bumped into third position, while Hong Kong and Los Angeles rounded out top five priciest places

In pictures: UAE National Day celebrations

A gallery showcasing celebrations of the 51st UAE National Day on December 2

New banknote pic WAM

CBUAE issues new Dhs1,000 banknote

The CBUAE is the first in the region to issue the largest multi-coloured Kinegram surface applied foil stripe in the new banknote issue

UAE President

UAE President looks to the future with hope and optimism in his first National Day address

Marking the 51st UAE National Day, the UAE President said the nation will continue investing in opportunities to support economic sectors of strategic importance to its national security

Launch of We The UAE 2031

Sheikh Mohammed announces launch of ‘We The UAE 2031’

He stressed that ‘We The UAE 2031’ represents a national plan through which the UAE will continue its development path for the next 10 years

FIFA World Cup: Saudi beat Argentina

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Saudi Arabia beat Argentina

In one of the greatest World Cup shocks in history, Saudi Arabia beat football favourites Argentina 2-1 in their Group C opener at the Lusail Stadium

This is the memo Twitter sent telling staff offices were closed

This is the memo Twitter sent telling staff offices were closed

As Twitter’s internal communication channels filled with staff announcing their departure, Musk softened his earlier edict against working remotely

Trump announces 2024 Presidential run: Here's what happens next

Trump announces 2024 Presidential run: Here’s what happens next

He is seeking another term in office, hoping to become the first US president in 130 years to stage a comeback after being rejected by voters

Global population crosses 8 billion

World population officially surpasses eight billion, reveals UN report

India is projected to surpass China as the world’s most populous country in 2023

Zomato UAE to be shut down, Talabat to take over

Zomato UAE to shut down, customers redirected to Talabat

Zomato’s mail also said that it would launch Zomato’s loyalty programme ‘Zomato Pay’ along with its ‘Vibe Check’ feature on its app

Oman offers visa-free entry to GCC residents

In order to enter Oman, a resident’s visa in the GCC must be valid for a period of no less than three months

Apple will comply with iPhone USB-C charger law, executive says

Apple has already moved its Macs, many iPads and accessories to USB-C from Lightning and other connectors

Adidas ends partnership with Kanye West over antisemitic remarks

Adidas ends partnership with Kanye West over antisemitic remarks

Adidas would join Gap and Balenciaga fashion label in prematurely cutting ties with West

WhatsApp down for users

WhatsApp is down for thousands of users; back online after an hour

The outage affected both personal and group chats

All you need to know about partial solar eclipse in UAE today

All you need to know about partial solar eclipse in UAE today

The eclipse begins at 2.42pm and ends at 4.54pm in the UAE

Rishi Sunak becomes new Prime Minister of United Kingdom

Rishi Sunak becomes UK’s first British Asian Prime Minister

He replaces Liz Truss, who resigned last week after serving just 45 days in office

Renewed strength in the greenback has now seen bullion tumble more than 20 per cent since a March peak.

Gold under pressure as global recession risk pushes up dollar

Renewed strength in the greenback has now seen bullion tumble more than 20 per cent since a March peak

Amazon opens its new corporate office in Riyadh

Amazon opens its new corporate office in Riyadh

With the opening of the new office, Amazon is also working to launch an initiative to empower and train Saudi talent

Free parking and Darb in Abu Dhabi for Prophet’s birthday

Free parking and Darb in Abu Dhabi this weekend for Prophet’s birthday

Private sector employees across the UAE will have a holiday on Saturday, October 8

Saudi Arabia wins bid to host 2029 Asian Winter Games in Neom's Trojena

Saudi Arabia to host 2029 Asian Winter Games at NEOM’s Trojena

The announcement was made at the General Assembly meeting of the Olympic Council of Asia held in Cambodia

Covid-19 restrictions to be eased in UAE from September 28

Masks no longer required in most public places in UAE

The Covid-19 home isolation period has been reduced to five days

How residents can register co-occupants through Dubai REST app?

Here’s how to register co-occupants through Dubai REST app

As per the new rules by Dubai Land Department, owners, developers, property management companies and tenants must follow an eight-step process

CBUAE raises interest rate as of September 22

CBUAE, Gulf central banks raise interest rates following US Fed rate hike

The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point to a range of 3 to 3.25 per cent on Wednesday

Foreign royals, world leaders, celebrities to attend Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral: Who will attend and what to expect?

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited Buckingham Palace on September 18 to offer his condolences to King Charles III

Here are 10 of the best new features of iOS 16 for your iPhone

Here are 10 of the best new features of iOS 16 for your iPhone

Apple says the new operating system offers “all-new personalisation features, deeper intelligence, and more seamless ways to communicate and share”

King Charles III

United Kingdom: King Charles III proclaimed as new monarch

He became king following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8

MCC’s Dubai Diamond Exchange hosts unveiling of one of the world’s largest flawless pink diamonds

One of the world’s largest flawless pink diamond unveiled in Dubai

The Williamson Pink Star diamond is up for auction on October 5 in Hong Kong

UAE Bulgaria sign agreements

UAE, Bulgarian Presidents discuss strengthening ties

The two leaders explored avenues of cooperation in the economic, investment, environment, renewable energy and food security sectors