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Days after its debut in Dubai drew crowds stretching up to 500 metres, Primark is already gearing up for its next move in the UAE. The Ireland-headquartered retailer, known globally for its affordable fashion, officially opened its first store at Dubai Mall on Thursday, March 26, marking its long-awaited entry into the region. Now, a second store is on the way. Where is the second store opening? Primark will open its second UAE location at City Centre Mirdif on April 9 at 10 am, according to the brand’s official Instagram page. This will be followed by a third store at…
In 2025, Kaspersky business and consumer solutions were evaluated in 100 independent tests and reviews. Its products secured first place in 90% of assessments and placed within the top three in 94%. The TOP3 metric reflects how successful a vendor was in independent comparative tests within a calendar year. By combining the total number of tests that a company participated in with the number of top three positions it took, the TOP3 metric delivers a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness and reliability of cybersecurity solutions for both enterprise and consumer markets. The metric draws from evaluations performed by recognised independent…
ABU DHABI, 3rd April, 2026 (WAM) — The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast unstable weather conditions across the UAE from Saturday until 10th April, accompanied by chances of rainfall and increased wind activity. The centre said in a statement today that the weather from Saturday night and Sunday will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with a chance of light rain over the islands and some northern areas. On Monday, Tuesday and during Wednesday daytime, the weather will be clear to partly cloudy and at times dusty due to active to strong northwesterly winds, causing blowing dust…
Dubai Police warned motorists against reckless driving, emphasising that such actions can lead to severe traffic accidents with serious consequences. Police received several videos from the public, which showed motorists making sudden lane changes, tailgating, and failing to give way to faster vehicles. Stay u Watch the video here: #أخبار | شرطة دب٠تØØ°Ùر ٠٠سÙÙÙÙات خطرة تÙدد سÙا٠ة ٠ستخد٠٠اÙطرÙ٠اÙتÙاصÙÙ: https://t.co/RLTVmWAL5d#اÙسÙا٠ة_اÙ٠رÙرÙØ© pic.twitter.com/sNe7YhW5Bd — Dubai Policeشرطة دب٠(@DubaiPoliceHQ) April 3, 2026 Brigadier Jumaa Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic at Dubai Police, said: “These actions reflect a clear disregard for traffic laws and road safety”.…
Dubai’s leading cultural hub, Alserkal Avenue, has announced an open call for Blank Space — a new initiative designed to uplift creative practitioners and collectives across the UAE. The programme will provide up to three collectives with temporary working space, resources and promotional support at Alserkal Avenue, enabling them to experiment, collaborate and engage with the wider community. Launched during a period of global uncertainty, Blank Space offers artists, designers and musicians access to a four-week residency in one of Alserkal’s warehouses, free of charge. Each selected group will have access to utilities, materials and communications support to help bring…
DUBAI, 3rd April, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chambers recently organised a meeting with Dr. Deepak Mittal, Ambassador of India to the UAE, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and advance trade and investment ties between Dubai and India. During the meeting, Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, and Dr. Mittal explored opportunities to deepen engagement between the business communities in both markets and expand cooperation across key sectors, with a focus on the digital economy. The discussions highlighted the growing importance of fintech in shaping more efficient and innovative financial ecosystems and enabling advanced digital…
Siemens recently outlined a plan to launch its private 5G offering in the U.S., Canada and six new European countries. The company is seeking to meet rising demand for high grade connectivity in order to better support industrial AI adoption. The addition of Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Norway, Poland, the U.S. and the UK take the company’s private 5G footprint to 15 countries across Europe and the Americas. U.S. availability is scheduled for the coming months through a dedicated CBRS-band radio unit designed for on-premises deployments. Siemens noted the broader expansion is supported by two new radio units covering the…
ABU DHABI, 3rd April, 2026 (WAM) — The Board of Directors of the UAE Pro League reviewed the evaluation of the UAE-Qatar Joint Tournament during its ninth periodic meeting. The board reviewed key performance indicators related to the ADIB Cup final for the current season, as preparations continue for the upcoming match. They also discussed the latest updates on preparations for the technical workshop ahead of the 2026–2027 sports season. The board further reviewed fans’ attendance reports across various league competitions, along with marketing and commercial performance reports. The meeting was chaired by UAE Pro League Chairman Abdulla Naser Al…
ABU DHABI, 2nd April, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, affirmed on Thursday that the UAE remains steadfast in its commitment to strengthening family cohesion and social unity as the fundamental pillars of national stability and sustainable development. Speaking at the opening of the forum, “The UAE: Cohesive Families in a Nation Deeply Rooted in History and Traditions,” held at Manarat Al Saadiyat, Sheikh Nahyan emphasised that the nation’s true strength is found not only in its resources but in a moral and social fabric defined by unity, shared values, and visionary…
After years of legal battle, investors in the Falconcity of Wonders development, who filed entitlement cases, have sealed a victory as a judicial committee ruled in favour of the landowners and invalidated enforcement actions taken against their residential plots. In a judgement dated February 16, the Dubai special court confirmed the ownership rights of investors, cancelling precautionary attachments and auction procedures imposed on plots within the Falconcity of Wonders project, specifically in the Wadi Al Safa 2 area. “We got the judgement in our favour,” an emotional Abu Ahmad told Khaleej Times, the relief and happiness evident in the 54-year-old…