Author: Editorial team
Dubai and Abu Dhabi have ranked among the top global cities for social capital, economic opportunity, quality of life and digital government, according to a Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report.Both emirates performed strongly across BCG’s five dimensions of urban competitiveness: Economic Opportunities, Livability, Social Capital, Engagement with Governments, and Speed of Change.The consulting firm said Abu Dhabi and Dubai scored above the global average across nearly every resident experience measure.Economic opportunitiesDubai ranked fifth globally in Economic Opportunities, making it the only Middle East city in the global top five for this dimension. The ranking was driven by high household incomes,…
The region’s biggest gathering for content creators is all set for a mammoth return to the city.The fifth 1 Billion Followers Summit will bring together more than 500 speakers with a combined following of over four billion, as it returns to Dubai from January 8 to 10, 2027. The programme will focus on practical uses of artificial intelligence, creator-led marketing and the expanding business built around online content.“One of the major announcements is that we increased four times the number of followers when it comes to the speakers,” Alia AlHammadi, vice-chairperson of the UAE Government Media Office and CEO of…
On a day when archers struck gold, India’s ace boxer Lovlina Borgohain advanced to the women’s 75kg final at the Asian Games 2026 after defeating Kazakhstan’s Natalya Bogdanova 3-2 in a split decision in the semifinal on Wednesday.The Indian boxer overcame a tough challenge from Bogdanova in a closely contested bout to secure her place in the gold medal match.Earlier, Indian mens’ compound archery made it three-out-of-three gold medals for compound archers so far, beating China in a cracker of a title clash at Aichi-Nagoya on Wednesday. India beat China 238-237 in the final. The hero of the final was undoubtedly…
Delhi High Court overturns India food regulator order forcing Red Bull to drop “energy drink” label, easing uncertainty for Pepsi, Monster and Reliance in a fast-growing market amid health concerns over high caffeine and sugarNEW DELHI: An Indian court on Tuesday quashed the food regulator’s order to stop Austrian beverage firm Red Bull using the label “energy drink” on its cans, saying the decision had been taken without allowing the company to explain its position.In June, India ordered makers of high-caffeine beverages sold as “energy drinks” to stop using the description, rejecting efforts to stall the move in a market…
SHARJAH, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — Within the framework of the efforts of the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) aimed at enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of the energy system, and keeping pace with the development and urban renaissance witnessed by the city of Khorfakkan, the authority completed a project to establish and operate a main distribution electricity station with a voltage of 33 kV. With a total capacity of 60 Megavolt Ampere and a total cost of AED35 million, the station mainly serves the Khorfakkan Resort, as it provides the resort’s needs for electrical energy efficiently and…
Woman suffered a deep tongue cut, broken front teeth and shoulder bruises after being assaulted by her husband, court records show Abu Dhabi: The Al Dhafra Primary Court has ordered a husband to pay his wife Dh50,000 in compensation after he was convicted of assaulting her, causing serious physical and psychological harm. The woman filed a civil lawsuit seeking Dh100,000 in compensation for material, moral, physical and cosmetic damages arising from the assault. According to court documents, the husband entered her room following a verbal dispute and assaulted her by striking her face and body with his hand. Medical reports…
Matcha may have started as a trend, but it does not seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. Across the UAE, cafés have continued to experiment with the ceremonial tea, moving beyond the classic matcha latte to versions mixed with everything from strawberries and coconut to salted caramel and even crème brûlée. And Al Ain has built something of a reputation of its own among matcha lovers, with cafés across the city offering menus dedicated to different takes on the drink. So whether you prefer your matcha simple or want something completely different, here are nine spots in Al Ain…
Defendant must also pay Dh15,000 compensation and return a disputed vehicle or its value, court rules Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Court has ordered an investor’s former assistant to repay Dh230,000 that he was convicted of embezzling, in addition to Dh15,000 in compensation for material and moral damages suffered by the investor. The court also directed the defendant to return a disputed vehicle to the plaintiff or pay its value of Dh20,000 if the vehicle cannot be handed over. According to court records, the investor filed a civil lawsuit seeking recovery of the Dh230,000 established in…
DUBAI, 30th September, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (Dubai Ambulance) has announced it will unveil SANAD, a first-of-its-kind off-road, multi-mission emergency vehicle, at the EMS World Expo 2026 in Orlando, Florida. The vehicle, designed in Dubai, will be showcased at the expo, which runs from 30th September to 2nd October at the Orange County Convention Centre. It will be displayed and demonstrated daily at the stand of FERNO, a key development partner that contributed essential systems to SANAD’s medical cabin. SANAD is designed for emergency scenarios beyond the capabilities of conventional ambulances, combining an off-road platform capable…
Developers in Dubai have largely held off-plan prices steady through 2026 as sales volumes and absorption rates adjust, according to fäm Properties.44 of the 717 off-plan projects launched since July 2023 have reduced prices by 5 per cent or more since the end of February, while only 28 projects, or 4 per cent, are currently selling below their original launch price, as per the market analysis.The developer said that the first price reductions recorded in its analyses was in June, with project pricing being influenced by local area conditions. It added that the market has displayed strong resilience despite geopolitical…