Sheikh Hamdan inaugurates Dubai Reefs
Dubai Reefs, described as the world's largest marine conservation initiative, was inaugurated today by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and American investor Ray Dalio. The artificial reef, an initiative of Dubai Can, covers an area of more than 600
Amna Khalifa Al Qemzi grows watermelons and grapes in the desert
Amna Khalifa Al Qemzi, the UAE's first female farmer and winner of the Abu Dhabi Awards, has been growing a variety of crops including tomatoes, grapes, figs, watermelon, red chillies and more in challenging desert conditions for many years. Today, Ms Al Qemzi is recognised as
Dubai Municipality removes large rubbish for free
Dubai Municipality has announced the introduction of a new free service for all residents of the emirate. Anyone can take advantage of the opportunity to remove bulky household rubbish from their homes and neighbourhoods. Under this category of things fall household furniture, electrical appliances, electronics and
First healthy lifestyle island to be built in the UAE
The world's first healthy lifestyle island will be built on the border of the two emirates of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The Al Jurf resort complex will include a health resort, residential complexes with 86 villas and 49 residences, as well as two penthouses. The resort,
New jobs in UAE surge 8% in 3 months
According to a recently released report that revealed an 8 per cent increase in the number of new jobs compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, the UAE was the leader in terms of job creation among Gulf countries in the first quarter of this
Hafeet Rail to link UAE and Oman
The United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman are joining forces to build the Hafeet Rail railway network, which will connect the two states and stretch from Abu Dhabi to Sohar. The cost of the project is estimated at US$ 3bn. Ahmed Al Musawa Al
UAE residents actively sell gold
Some residents of the United Arab Emirates have become more willing to sell gold and jewellery as prices for the metal hit record highs and investors look for new opportunities to make money. Gold prices hit a record high of US$ 2,395.29 an ounce, while US