UAE: Over the past year, the UAE has broadened its Golden Visa programme, extending long-term residency to a wider array of specialised professionals and high-net-worth individuals. This strategic expansion underscores the nation’s commitment to attracting exceptional talent across sectors such as education, technology, and luxury, fostering economic growth and innovation....

Want to kick ball with friends? Want to get together for a cricket match? Or do you want to shoot some hoops with family? In Dubai, citizens and residents can book a sports field for free through the municipality website, or through the 'destinations and more' application. The same individual...

ABU DHABI - The UAE has dispatched 25 ambulances, advanced equipment and medical supplies to Angola in continuation of the country’s consistent efforts to help augment the capacities of developing countries in healthcare in compliance with the directives of the President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This...

DUBAI - Sultan Bin Al Owaid Cultural Foundation has launched celebrations marking the centenary of the renowned Emirati poet Sultan bin Ali Al Owais. The event was attended by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and...

Dubai: Saudi Arabia plans to treat data centers within the Kingdom with the same level of protection as embassies, Finance Minister Mohammed Al Jadaan said, as the kingdom seeks to position itself as a global hub for data exports rather than oil. Al Jadaan highlighted concerns from European and American...

PARIS - The Louvre Museum in Paris launched its first-ever fashion exhibition on Friday, aimed at attracting younger audiences to the world's most visited museum. The exhibition titled, "Louvre Couture: Art and Fashion in Dialogue," will run until 21st July 2025. For the first time, the Louvre is displaying haute...

Etihad Rail unveiled on Thursday the first high-speed, all-electric passenger train that will connect Abu Dhabi and Dubai, allowing commuters to travel between the two emirates in just 30 minutes. This train, which will run at 350kmph, will pass through six stations: Reem Island, Saadiyat, Yas Island, and Zayed International...

ABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates commemorated the International Day of Education on 24th January, reaffirming its unwavering belief in the transformative power of education. The nation has consistently positioned itself at the forefront of global efforts to provide quality education, particularly in regions facing humanitarian crises. Underscoring its...

DAVOS, Switzerland - Mariam Almheiri, Head of International Affairs at the Presidential Court and Group CEO of 2pointZero, underscored the UAE's commitment to global collaboration and innovative solutions for food systems transformation and sustainable development during her participation in the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland....