Arabia Taxi Dubai shifts taxi drivers to Tesla
Dubai-based taxi company Arabia Taxi Dubai, a subsidiary of Economic Group Holdings owned by Sheikh Majid bin Hamad Al Qasimi, has added 269 Tesla Model 3 electric cars to its fleet. The initiative aims to switch to a greener mode of transport and achieve sustainable development goals. The taxi fleet
Dubai weekend sports events digest
15 different international and local sporting events will take place this weekend at different locations in Dubai in collaboration with the Dubai Sports Council, including four international championships. First on the list of these sporting events is the World Footvolley Championship, which is scheduled to take place on 28 and
UAE residents can expect a six-day holiday weekend
No sooner had the long weekend in the United Arab Emirates to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan than UAE residents were already promised a six-day holiday - on the occasion of the Eid al Adha sacrifice festival. Eid al Adha is expected to start on Wednesday,
New images of Mars satellite by Hope probe
The Hope probe has sent back unique images of Mars' satellite, Deimos, to Earth. The spacecraft was built by more than 200 Emirati engineers, scientists and researchers. The Hope probe was built in collaboration with three US universities, including the University of Colorado at Boulder, the University of California at
Jason Momoa to look after Yas Island
Hollywood actor Jason Momoa, known to many for the film Aquaman, has become the new 'director' of Yas Island Entertainment in Abu Dhabi. He succeeds stand-up comedian Kevin Hart, who announced his departure in early 2023. A video has already surfaced online showing Jason Momoa approaching the island on a
UAE ranked as food security leader
The United Arab Emirates ranks best in the Middle East and Africa region when it comes to food security and the ability to cope with supply chain disruptions, according to a report by analytical company GlobalData. For example, the UAE is in the least risky position among 56 countries in
Record-expensive land plot sold in Dubai
A 24,500-square-foot plot of land on Jumeirah Bay Island in Dubai was sold to a private investor for AED 125 million (US$ 34 million), making it the most expensive plot ever sold in the UAE. The Knight Frank, which brokered the deal, said the land was worth AED 100 per