Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Schools Set Limits on Backpack Weights

With new backpack weight limits enforced in Abu Dhabi, schools have been implementing measures to ensure students' bags are not too heavy. Schools in the emirate have to limit backpack loads to five to 10 per cent of students' weight,...

Abu Dhabi and Dubai drive billion-dollar startup growth in the Middle East

The UAE is leading the regional scene as an incubator for startups thanks to its integrated investment environment. The United Arab Emirates has strengthened Its position as one of the most prominent host countries For startups in the region, thanks...

Abu Dhabi revises limits of school bag weight for students in private sector

Schools in Abu Dhabi will soon have to ensure that the weight of students' backpack does not exceed 5-10 per cent of their own weight, a revised policy issued by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge says. The...

Abu Dhabi to Dubai in just 57 minutes instead of the usual two hours – Know why ?

Imagine travelling at 200 km/h, minus the heavy traffic and completing the trip from Abu Dhabi to Dubai in just 57 minutes instead of the usual two hours. This will soon be a reality, as Etihad Rail has announced...

ADEK updates 39 policies for Abu Dhabi private schools

New policies to enhance governance, teaching quality, and student wellbeing, ensuring a more effective and accountable educational environment In a major shift for the emirate's private education sector, the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) has announced 39...

Abu Dhabi announces new taxi booking service through Yango app

A new taxi booking service was launched in Abu Dhabi with international ride-hailing smart application Yango, Abu Dhabi Mobility announced. Passengers in the emirate can now book public and private taxis, as well as licensed private vehicles. In the trial...

Abu Dhabi launches ‘green’ bus service from today

Abu Dhabi's transport authority announced the launch of its cutting-edge Green bus service starting today. These buses are powered by clean hydrogen and electric energy, as per the the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility) of the Department of Municipalities...

Abu Dhabi Ports among the world’s top 20 container port operators

Abu Dhabi Ports Group has climbed into the world’s top 20 rankings for the first time in a new industry survey. Abu Dhabi Ports Group’s ranking as the 19th largest container port operator in the world by Drewry, a British...

AED 3.28 billion foreign direct investment in Abu Dhabi real estate in the first half of 2024

This diversity of investors indicates the distinction and attractiveness of the investment environment in Abu Dhabi, which enhances investors’ confidence in the real estate market in the emirate. Foreign direct investment increased In Abu Dhabi real estate during the first...

Abu Dhabi Ports continues negotiations to participate in operating Izmir Port

Abu Dhabi Ports is continuing negotiations to buy a stake in the operation of Izmir Port in a deal worth around $500 million. Türkiye continues talks with company Abu Dhabi Ports “Abu Dhabi Ports”, regarding a deal to establish a...

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Dubai Customs is set to launch a groundbreaking digital platform that allows warehouse owners across the UAE to list...

UAE weather: Yellow and orange alerts issued for fog; temperatures to drop

Yellow and orange alerts were issued early on Monday by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) warning UAE residents of foggy conditions that will...

Dubai: Gold prices jump to a new record high on Monday

Gold prices jumped Dh1 per gram in early trade in Dubai on the first trading day of the week to reach a new record...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 22th Oct 2024

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 3,954.03 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 3,390.00. Usually...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – 22th Oct 2024

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 3,866.55 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 3,315.00. Usually people opt...