Dubai Customs thwarts smuggling of 10.8 million counterfeit items in 2024
Dubai Customs recorded 54 seizures involving 10.8 million counterfeit items in 2024, as part of its efforts to protect More…
Renewable generation in Middle East forecast to grow by approximately 14% per year during 2025-2027: IEA
The International Energy Agency (IEA), in its latest ‘Electricity 2025’ report, predicted the renewable energy sector More…
DEWA invites international developers to submit expressions of interest for 7th phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited international developers to submit expressions of interest for More…
Mohammed bin Rashid names new Assistant Secretary-General of the Dubai Judicial Council
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime More…
DWTC partners with Informa Group to create first-of-its-kind global MICE powerhouse
New Dubai-based joint venture set to yield exponential growth opportunities for their combined portfolio of market- More…
Jordan’s border guard forces clash with armed smuggler groups, killing four
The Jordanian army announced Thursday the killing of four smugglers during a confrontation with Border Guard Forces while attempting to cross the northern borders of the country.Jordan's Border Guard Forces engaged in a confrontation early Thursday with armed smugglers attempting to breach the northern borders of the Kingdom, within the jurisdiction of the Eastern Military […]
Is the Middle East Positioned for Success in the Era of Generative AI?
The Middle East is rapidly becoming a focal point in the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape. With ambitious national strategies, significant investments, and a growing tech-savvy population, the region is showing strong signals of embracing generative AI. This technology, capable of producing new content, designs, and processes, promises to boost efficiency and reduce costs across […]
South Africa accuses Israel of using ‘starvation’ in Gaza
South Africa on Wednesday denounced Israel's restriction of aid into war-ravaged Gaza since the weekend, saying it amounted to using starvation as a weapon of war.A fragile ceasefire since January saw an influx of humanitarian aid into Gaza, before Israel on Sunday announced it was blocking deliveries until Hamas accepted its terms for an extension […]
How Homevy’s Frustration Led to a Tool That’s Changing Dubai’s Rental Game
‘Should I do short-term rentals or stick to yearly leases?’Without doubt, every property owner in Dubai faces the same question.While everyone claims Airbnbs make more money, proving it has always meant diving into endless spreadsheets and calculators — and that's exactly what frustrated Homevy's founders into creating something that's now reshaping how Dubai's property owners […]
Holy Quran Museum opens in Makkah’s Hira Cultural District
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites inaugurated the Holy Quran Museum on Tuesday, a key attraction within the Hira Cultural District, designed to enrich the religious and cultural experience of Makkah's residents and visitors.The museum seamlessly blends knowledge with modern technologies to emphasize the Holy Quran's significance as the primary source […]