Saturday, February 22, 2025

Abu Dhabi

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...

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...

Airport New Service: No Passport Or ID Card Will Soon Be Required At This Airport – Details Here

No Passport Required at This Airport: Even today, before catching a flight at the airport, passengers have to go through the checking process not once but several times. If the journey is international, then this process can be very...

Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company profits reach AED 205 million

Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company achieved a qualitative leap in its assets during the first half of the year, recording a 41% increase. Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) has announced strong financial results for the first quarter of the...

ADNOC Abu Dhabi to supply natural gas to Japan’s Osaka

Gas shipments from ADNOC will be sent to Osaka, Japan, from the Ruwais LNG project in the Ruwais Industrial City in Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi. Japan's Osaka Gas announced Tuesday that it has signed the main terms of the deal.for...

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UAE expands visa-on-arrival for Indians, includes visas from 6 more nations

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expanded its visa-on-arrival programme for Indian nationals by including travellers with valid visas,...

Saudi Arabia to host AFC Champions League Elite Finals

King Abdullah Sports City Stadium and Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium have been selected to host the AFC Champions League Elite Finals. King Abdullah Sports...

UAE: Non-alcoholic ale with halal certification launched in Dubai

A unique halal-brewed beverage inspired by an ancient Arabian Peninsula drink that dates back thousands of years was launched by a Russian expat in...

UAE: Apple launches low-cost iPhone 16e; price, features, pre-order dates

iPhone 16e is super fast and has long battery life thanks to the efficiency of the A18 chip and the Apple C1 processor.. Details. Apple...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 20th Feb 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 4,117.32 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 3,530.00 Usually people...