Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Securities Market leads the region with strong performance

The performance of the Abu Dhabi market dominated the Gulf stock markets at the beginning of trading today, supported by the rise in oil prices and positive Chinese economic data, while the performance of the rest of the region’s...

Abu Dhabi restaurant closed for violating food safety rules

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has closed Al Nidham Restaurant for violating hygiene conditions, safety instructions, and control over the sale of food. ADAFSA issued an administrative closure decision against the restaurant, which carries...

UAE authorities shut down two meat shops and a supermarket

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi authorities have closed down two meat shops and a supermarket for violating food safety laws. Authorities closed two butcher shops in Abu Dhabi Mushrif and a supermarket in Khalidiya. Imported meat was sold in butcher shops...

Ramadan 2024: Abu Dhabi Police announces change in traffic rules

Abu Dhabi police have announced a change in the timing of traffic restrictions for trucks and heavy vehicles on the emirate’s roads during Ramadan. The modification, aimed at managing rush-hour traffic more effectively, was communicated via social media platforms. Specifically,...

UAE launches a new Abu Dhabi Pass with up to 40% discount on top attractions

Residents and tourists can now get discounts of up to 40% discount across more than 40 of Abu Dhabi's premier attractions following the launch of the Abu Dhabi Pass. Experience Abu Dhabi, in partnership with global travel marketplace Alike, launched...

New bus service introduced from Abu Dhabi city to BAPS Hindu temple

New bus service: A new bus service has been introduced to ferry visitors from Abu Dhabi City to the newly opened BAPS Hindu mandir, the traditional sandstone temple in Abu Mureikha, off the Abu Dhabi-Dubai highway. The service will start...

Abu Dhabi’s Hindu temple sets a new record, 40,000 devotees visit in one day

Abu Dhabi: Thousands of devotees are thronging the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Abu Dhabi every day. This temple has been opened for general devotees from March 1. There are reports that about 40,000 devotees come to this temple in a...

UAE: Abu Dhabi airport introduces new city check-in service for passengers

A new city check-in service has been launched at Yas Mall on Yas Island for passengers travelling through the Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi. The check-in service will be exclusively offered for Etihad Airways and Air Arabia flights. The...

Abu Dhabi unifies bus fares, urges residents to use public transport

Abu Dhabi: In a bid to encourage residents to use public transport buses more frequently, the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi today announced the unification of the bus transportation service...

Abu Dhabi sovereign fund to invest space tech, AI this year

Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Investment Co plans to spend heavily on artificial intelligence (AI) and spacetech this year, according to a statement shared on Zawya. The sovereign wealth fund has also committed itself to investing more in the United States, said...

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TGA warns of SR5,000 fine for transporting passengers without permit

The Transport General Authority (TGA) in Saudi Arabia has issued a warning against the unlicensed transport of passengers, announcing...

UAE passport validity has now doubled

The United Arab Emirates has announced that Emirati passports are now valid for 10 years for people aged 21 and over, instead of five...

UAE restructures Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation

The UAE's Vice President, Prime Minister, and ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has granted approval to the Ministry of Human...

UAE President orders monthly allowance of 50 per cent of basic salary for all mosque staff

The President of the State, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has initiated a substantial program aimed at improving the well-being of...

Violations of leased buses in Saudi will be monitored from April 21

Riyadh: The Public Transport Authority has announced that the automatic monitoring system for violations related to bus rental activities will start on the 21st...