Global rankings reflect sharp rise in cost of living in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
The cost of living in Dubai and Abu Dhabi has risen sharply, according to Mercer's Cost of Living 2023 study. In the ranking, Dubai moved up to 18th place in
Careem to offer free bike hire
Careem bikes will be available for free at any of its 186 docking stations in Dubai, a promotion the transport operator has launched to mark World Environment Day. The promotion
Emirates to use recycled tableware on board
In honour of World Environment Day on June 5, with the theme of fighting plastic (#BeatPlasticPollution), Emirates has announced it will introduce new recycled tableware on board this month. Millions
U-Ask platform on the official UAE government portal
The U-Ask platform, a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence technology, is available on the official portal of the United Arab Emirates government. The platform allows users to access information on
Medicine delivery drones introduced in Dubai
Dubai has tested drones capable of delivering medicines to those in need. The project was initiated by Fakeeh University Hospital in Dubai Silicon Oasis to improve the efficiency of logistics
Committee to study non-Muslim religious activities established
The United Arab Emirates establishes a committee to study and classify non-Muslim religious activities, rituals and customs existing in the country. The idea is contained in a draft federal law
UAE breeds ‘heat-tolerant’ bees
The United Arab Emirates has created a new breed of heat-tolerant bees that can withstand severe climatic conditions, including temperatures as high as 50 degrees Celsius. This is how the
UAE successfully tests artificial rain
The United Arab Emirates has conducted a series of successful tests of artificial rain technology in desert conditions. Cloud seeding was carried out using drones. The drones electrocuted the clouds to
Penelope Cruz becomes Emirates ambassador
Ahead of the 2023 summer season, Emirates announces that Oscar-winning actress and philanthropist Penelope Cruz has become the new face of its latest advertising campaign and brand ambassador. In exclusive
UAE to land probe on asteroid between Mars and Jupiter
The United Arab Emirates Space Agency plans to launch the MBR Explorer unmanned interplanetary probe in March 2028 to the main asteroid belt located between the orbits of Mars and