World’s Safest Airline Announced and Emirates Fans May Be Shocked In an aviation milestone that is turning heads worldwide, a national carrier of the United Arab Emirates based in Abu Dhabi, has been named the world’s safest full-service airline for 2026 by AirlineRatings.com, beating out more than 320 global competitors and relegating even the region’s […]
How Does It Rain in the Desert? The UAE’s Cloud-Seeding Secret Explained Even if you have never been to a desert, you would have seen it on screens, how rain bursts despite arid desert sun but in the UAE, rain does not just happen by chance. Behind the scenes, scientists are actively nudging clouds to […]
Emirates NBD launches UAE’s first bank-branded gold bar, available in 10, 50, 100-gram denominations/Image: GDMO Emirates NBD has made history with the launch of ‘Emirates NBD Gold,’ the UAE’s first bank-branded gold bar for savers and investors. The move not only strengthens Dubai’s status as a global hub for gold trading but also highlights the […]
Sharjah Police waive traffic points and offer fine discounts ahead of UAE’s 54th National Day/Representative Image Sharjah Police are giving drivers a fresh start as the UAE celebrates its 54th National Day. Motorists can now clear accumulated traffic points and enjoy generous fines discounts, offering both financial relief and a chance to drive with a […]
Dubai’s 50-metre Gate Building artwork honors UAE Founding Fathers, blending portraits, space symbols, and national pride/Image: WAM A monumental new artwork now commands the façade of Dubai International Financial Centre’s Gate Building, honoring the UAE’s Founding Fathers and celebrating the nation’s journey from its historic roots to its bold future. Commissioned under the directive of […]
The UAE Iceberg Project planned to tow a massive Antarctic iceberg 6,480 nautical miles to Fujairah but faced major challenges and remains unfulfilled/ Ai generated illustration In a region where rain is rare and water more precious than oil, the United Arab Emirates once had its sights set on an audacious engineering marvel: towing a […]
Ras Al Khaimah’s haunted landmark ‘The Al Qasimi Palace’ listed up for sale by the original owner. Image: Ras Al Khaimah tourism One of the UAE’s most talked‑about landmarks – the long‑abandoned Al Qasimi Palace, better known for decades as Ras Al Khaimah’s “haunted” mansion, has been listed for sale at AED 25 million. The […]
UAE’s booming labour market hits record 9.4m workforce, showcasing economic strength and ultra-low unemployment rates in 2025 / AI-generated Image for illustrative purposes only The UAE’s labour market is thriving, with a record 9.4 million workers in 2024 and an unemployment rate of just 1.9%, among the lowest globally. The workforce is largely male (81%), […]
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Sam Altman discussed expanding AI research and cooperation to strengthen the UAE’s innovation ecosystem/ Image: WAM On 27 September 2025, President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi to discuss expanding cooperation on artificial intelligence research, practical applications […]
Illegal UAE car mods such as muffler deletes, neon lights, and dark tints risk fines and impoundment/Representative Image Car modification is a popular trend across the UAE, blending personal style with performance upgrades. But customising your vehicle without following official procedures can lead to heavy penalties, vehicle impoundment, or insurance voiding. This guide breaks down […]
