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UAE Introduces New Pricing Policy for Essential Goods to Protect Consumers and Promote Market Stability
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The UAE Ministry of Economy has announced a new pricing policy for nine essential consumer goods, including cooking oil, eggs, dairy, rice, sugar, poultry, legumes, bread, and wheat. The policy, effective 2nd January 2025, aims to regulate prices, prevent arbitrary...
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Dozens killed as passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan
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Dozens of people have died after a passenger plane crashed with 67 people on board in Kazakhstan, local officials say. The country's emergency ministry said there were 25 survivors. The plane, operated by Azerbaijan Airlines, caught fire as it went...
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TRENDS participates in Annual Forum for Think Tanks in Arab Countries
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ABU DHABI, 25th December - TRENDS Research & Advisory Centre participated with a research paper titled “The Use of AI by Terrorist Groups: Threats and the Role of Think Tanks” in the 2nd Annual Forum for Think Tanks in Arab...
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Arabian Gulf Football Cup: UAE 1-2 Kuwait
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KUWAIT, 25th December - Kuwait defeated UAE 2–1 in the second round of the group stage of the Arabian Gulf Football Cup, "Khaleeji Zain 26", at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium this evening here. Kuwait nw raised their tally to 4...
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Unstable Weather to Persist Across UAE Through Christmas Week
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The UAE is set to experience unsettled weather conditions throughout the week leading up to and including Christmas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Showers are expected in several areas due to the movement of a low-pressure system,...
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UAE Declares New Year Holiday for Private and Public Sectors
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The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has officially announced that Wednesday, January 1, 2025, will be a public holiday for the private sector in observance of New Year’s Day. Similarly, the Sharjah Department of Human Resources has confirmed...
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Jordanian Scientist Omar Yaghi Wins ‘Great Arab Minds’ Award in Natural Sciences
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has congratulated Jordanian chemist and professor Omar Yaghi on receiving the prestigious ‘Great Arab Minds’ Award in the Natural Sciences...
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Some UAE expats combine New Year holiday with annual leave to celebrate Christmas
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As the festive season draws near, many expatriates in the UAE are creatively combining their annual leave with the New Year public holiday to celebrate Christmas and spend quality time with loved ones. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation...
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Revealed: UAE residents are travelling to these European cities this Christmas, New Year holiday
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Moscow and London have emerged as the most popular European destinations for UAE residents during this festive season, despite higher airfare costs. Many UAE residents are taking advantage of long weekends in December, beginning with UAE National Day earlier in...
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Dh100 million UAE Lottery moves to protect participants from rash behaviour
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Abu Dhabi: The operators of the Dh100 million UAE Lottery are taking steps to ensure participants engage in responsible gaming practices. The Game LLC, licensed by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) to operate the lottery, has partnered with...
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