UAE Named Arab World’s Most Improved Higher Education System in Latest QS Rankings

The United Arab Emirates has been recognised as the most improved higher education system in the Arab region, according to the QS World University Rankings: Arab Region 2026, released on Thursday. The UAE achieved a remarkable performance this...

Manar Abu Dhabi Reveals Artist Line-Up for Second Edition

ABU DHABI, UAE, Oct. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), Manar Abu Dhabi is a public light art exhibition that aims to foster creativity while celebrating the emirate's diverse...

UAE art guide: 19 exhibitions to see, including show at Kalba Ice Factory

Several shows have opened across the country as the UAE art season enters full swing. Solos include Mohammed Al Mazrouei’s feverish portrayals of the human form, Mona Al Khaja’s impressionistic depictions of the UAE landscape, Ruba Salameh’s...

UAE-led firm plans Heriot-Watt campus in Saudi Arabia

SAUDI ARABIA-UNITED KINGDOM United Arab Emirates-led Almasar Alshamil Education, a subsidiary of DFM-listed Amanat Holdings, announced on Tuesday 14 October it had signed a head of terms agreement with Scotland’s Heriot-Watt University to...

Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum to open on December 3

Image: Abu Dhabi Media Office/ WAM Zayed National Museum, the national museum of the UAE, will open to the public on December 3, 2025, in the Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi’s growing hub for world-class cultural institutions. The museum...

UAE faces 200,000 daily cyberattacks; Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah most targeted

The UAE faces more than 200,000 cyberattacks every day, with three emirates – Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah – facing nearly 60 per cent of these attacks. While giving presentation at the Gitex Global 2025 on Thursday, data by Dr Mohammed Al...

Idris Elba to DJ at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025

Get ready to dance under the stars because Idris Elba is bringing the beat to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025. The award-winning actor, producer and DJ has been confirmed as the headliner for the Yasalam Official After-Party at Garden on Yas on...

Zayed National Museum to Open December 3, 2025, in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District

Abu Dhabi’s long-awaited Zayed National Museum, the national museum of the UAE, will open to the public on December 3 2025 in the heart of the Saadiyat Cultural District. The landmark institution will chronicle the UAE’s history from ancient times...

UAE Announces New Category for Golden Visa: Secure 10-Year Residency Through Waqf Donations

UAE announced new Golden Visa for Waqf donors at GITEX GLOBAL 2025/Representative Image In a landmark initiative that underscores the UAE’s growing emphasis on humanitarianism and social sustainability, the country has announced that donors to...

M'lore Bishop Dr Peter Paul Saldanha scheduled to visit Abu Dhabi for KCO Pearl Jubilee celebrations

Media Release Abu Dhabi, Oct 17: KCO is pleased to announce the maiden visit of Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop of Mangalore diocese, to Abu Dhabi to participate in the Pearl Jubilee Celebratons of KCO, marking 30 years of remarkable service,...

Dubai Global Village Rules: What Every Visitor Should Know Before Entering?

10People all across the globe gets their flight to Dubai to specially attend Dubai Global Village rules, it’s not just an event it’s an amalgamation of different cultures, traditional cuisine, and entertainment come together. From fun carnival...

UAE Presidential Rain Prayer to Occur Nationwide This Friday

3October 17, 2025 | Dubai, UAE: The UAE Presidential Rain Prayer, which is a crucial prayer for rain, will be observed in religious institutions across the country this week. It will follow the directions from the President of the nation....

New Year's Eve concert: John Legend to ring in 2026 at Abu Dhabi hotel

John Legend will usher in 2026 in Abu Dhabi with a gala concert at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. The US singer will perform on a purpose-built stage at the five-star hotel's Palace Terrace, overlooking the Abu Dhabi Corniche and Arabian Gulf....

Dubai Airports pledges to make DXB the world’s most accessible airport by 2035

Dubai Airports announced the next phase of its accessibility strategy, a renewed 10-year commitment to transform both Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) into the world’s most accessible and inclusive...

Global AI Show returns to Abu Dhabi with AI:2031 summit

Abu Dhabi: The Global AI Show will return on December 8 and 9 at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi, with its most ambitious edition yet, AI:2031: Accelerating Intelligent Futures. Organized by VAP Group in partnership with Times of AI, Global AI Show this...

Watch: Dubai begins grand Diwali fest with fireworks

Cultural performances captivate The evening's highlights included a grand procession featuring male and female Indian drummers and dancers, followed by a special performance by the Dubai Police band that delighted spectators with a rendition of...

Dubai's Rising Role in the Global Private Capital Landscape

Private capital is undergoing a profound transformation. Once a niche allocation, it has now become a core component of institutional and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) portfolios. With public markets offering compressed returns and heightened...

Dubai’s Startup Push Finds Strong Ally in Indian Founders

SUMMARY While Dubai trails established ecosystems like the US, China, and India, its pro-business laws and investor-friendly policies are attracting a growing number of founders The DIFC Innovation Hub serves as a regional innovation community...

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi advances breast cancer care

Breast cancer remains one of the most pressing health challenges of our time. Globally, one in eight women will be diagnosed with the disease in her lifetime. The World Health Organisation estimates that it is the second most common cancer...

Dubai glitters ahead of Diwali, Indian woman’s video captures festive spirit. Watch

With Diwali just around the corner, festive excitement is lighting up not only India but also the heart of Dubai. An Indian woman living in the city, Nikita Pancholi, recently captured the dazzling preparations in a video that has now gone viral....