UAE’s 1st female astronaut aims to inspire future generations, plant flag on moon
UAE’s 1st female astronaut aims to inspire future generations, plant flag on moon

Noora AlMatrooshi, the first Emirati female astronaut, has set her sights on a groundbreaking goal: to be the astronaut who plants the UAE flag on the moon. In a recent talk with students at the American Academy for Girls in Dubai, AlMatrooshi shared her aspirations and commitment to inspiring...

Chief Adviser concludes visit to UAE
Chief Adviser concludes visit to UAE

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus concluded his visit to the United Arab Emirates on Friday after attending the World Governments Summit in the city of Dubai, reports BSS. The UAE sports minister, Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, saw him off at the Dubai airport as the Chief Adviser took an...

UAE minister urges global action to prevent conflicts, not just resolve them later
UAE minister urges global action to prevent conflicts, not just resolve them later

The UAEs minister of Cabinet Affairs has called on world governments to shift their focus from solving conflicts to preventing them, urging a rethink of education, economic growth, and social values in the face of rapid technological advancements, reads a Khaleej Times report. Speaking at the...

ICC Champions Trophy UAE matches tickets on sale
ICC Champions Trophy UAE matches tickets on sale

Tickets for the UAE phase of the ICC Champions Trophy go on sale from Monday, reports UNB. This years ICC Champions Trophy is taking place in the UAE and Pakistan. According to the original plan, the tournament was supposed to take place in Pakistan only, but due to the unwillingness of the...

Half of UAE residents spend more than they earn
Half of UAE residents spend more than they earn

A recent survey has revealed that just over half of UAE residents50.46 per centspent more than they earned in the past year. Conducted by the financial technology platform Yabi, the Financial Health Report 2024 highlights significant challenges in financial security and planning among residents,...

UAE leaders commemorate Jan 17 as day of 'resilience and solidarity' following Houthi attack
UAE leaders commemorate Jan 17 as day of 'resilience and solidarity' following Houthi attack

On January 17, the UAE marks a day of strength, resilience, and solidarity, reflecting on the tragic Houthi attack that took place exactly three years ago. President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, in a post on X, paid tribute to the nations enduring spirit, highlighting the values that define the UAE....

Italy, Albania and UAE ink clean energy cooperation deal
Italy, Albania and UAE ink clean energy cooperation deal

Italy, Albania and the United Arab Emirates signed a three-way clean energy cooperation deal Wednesday that calls for the Gulf countrys expertise to be put to use in Albania to produce solar, wind and other renewable energy, some of which would then be transferred to Italy via an underwater cable....

United States overtakes UAE as leading source of expatriate remittances
United States overtakes UAE as leading source of expatriate remittances

The United States has surpassed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in sending the most expatriate income, maintaining the top spot for three consecutive months. This marks a significant shift in global remittance trends, driven by a steady increase in U.S. expatriate remittances since political changes...

2 dead as light aircraft crashes off UAE coast
2 dead as light aircraft crashes off UAE coast

A light aircraft crashed Sunday off thecoast of Ras Al Khaimah, one of the UAEs seven emirates, killing two people,the Emirati aviation authority said. A light aircraft operated by the Jazirah Aviation Club crashed into the sea,claiming the lives of both the pilot and co-pilot, said the General...

Champions Trophy: PCB choose UAE as neutral venue for India games
Champions Trophy: PCB choose UAE as neutral venue for India games

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially conveyed to the International Cricket Council (ICC) that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be their choice as the neutral venue for Indias matches in the Champions Trophy, reports Cricbuzz. This decision was arrived at after a meeting between...

UAE residents quit jobs due to traffic stress
UAE residents quit jobs due to traffic stress

Long commutes amid peak traffic have led some UAE residents to quit their jobs due to mental and physical strain. Experts warn that hours spent in traffic can negatively impact health and job performance; Khaleej Times reported this on Wednesday. Sarah Sultan, a former education sector employee,...

Thousands of UAE homeowners become 'accidental millionaires' as property prices surge
Thousands of UAE homeowners become 'accidental millionaires' as property prices surge

A significant rise in property prices has transformed thousands of Dubai homeowners into accidental millionaires, according to a recent analysis by global real estate consultancy Knight Frank. The report highlights that nearly one in every five homes in Dubai is now valued at over $1 million, a...

Saudi prince discusses ‘new crises’ during UAE visit
Saudi prince discusses ‘new crises’ during UAE visit

Saudi Arabias de facto ruler discussed new crises in the Middle East with the UAEs president during his first visit to the country in three years, Emirati media said. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE leader Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Sunday in Al Ain, a former oasis on the...

UAE pardons 75 more Bangladeshis
UAE pardons 75 more Bangladeshis

The United Arab Emirates government has pardoned 75 more expatriate Bangladeshis, who were arrested for staging demonstrations in the UAE in solidarity with the anti-discrimination movement led by students in Bangladesh in July, reports The Business Standard. With the latest pardons, the UAE has...

UAE arrests three in Israeli rabbi’s murder
UAE arrests three in Israeli rabbi’s murder

The United Arab Emirates announced on Sunday the arrest of three suspects in the murder of an Israeli rabbi, which Israel has described as an anti-Semitic attack. The ministry of interior announced that the UAE authorities have arrested in record time the three perpetrators involved in the...