Dubai to launch air taxis in 2026
Dubai will become the first city in the world with a commercial, citywide electric air taxis service and vertiport network as early as 2026. An agreement to this effect has
First Hindu temple opened in Abu Dhabi
The construction of the Middle East's first traditional Hindu stone temple, BAPS Hindu Mandir, has been a long journey filled with important milestones. It was inaugurated as part of the
UAE ranks in the top 10 emerging markets for logistics
The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar continue to rank among the world's top 10 emerging markets in logistics, improving or maintaining their performance, while their neighbours Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait
Dubai Future Foundation unveils 10 global trends
Dubai Future Foundation has unveiled 10 global trends that will change the world at the World Government Summit (WGS) 2024 under the theme 'Shaping the Governments of the Future'. Materials Revolution:
The Madame Tussauds Museum adds new exhibit to its collection
A wax figure of Marilyn Monroe has been added to the collection of the famous Madame Tussauds Museum on Bluewaters Island in Dubai. The Hollywood star appeared in her iconic
Floating fire station launched in Dubai
Dubai has launched its first environmentally friendly floating fire station, which will help reduce response times to emergencies and incidents to just four minutes. The station can carry up to
Unique “drive-through mall” may be built in Dubai
A unique shopping centre may be built in Dubai, inside of which it will be possible to move by electric cars. The shopping district will be the centrepiece of the
Smog-Free-Tower appears in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Environmental Protection Agency and property developer Modon Properties have announced the opening of the United Arab Emirates' first Smog-Free-Tower on Hudairiyat Island. The tower is designed to clean
UAE cancels sea cruises
The world's biggest cruise companies are rearranging itineraries across the Red Sea amid rising tensions between Yemen's Houthi militants and British and US military forces. Swiss-Italian operator MSC Cruises became the
Dubai Police wins UAE Swat Challenge 2024
Dubai Police has won the UAE Swat Challenge 2024 international special forces competition. Two teams from Dubai's law enforcement agency took first and second place after five days of competition.