October 2023 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

October 13, 2023 no comments 815
The annual city-wide challenge will take place on Sunday, November 12 Dubai Ride, presented by DP World, is back on Sunday, November 12, inviting cyclists of all ages and abilities to join the emirate’s largest community cycling event. Dubai Ride presented by DP World is part of...

October 13, 2023 no comments 521
The pilot phase includes 25 stations along routes extending for about 27 km, and runs from Al Reem Mall to Abu Dhabi Island Abu Dhabi has launched the pilot phase of the Automated Rapid Transit (ART) project on Abu Dhabi Island. The move is part of a broader strategy by the...

October 11, 2023 no comments 624
By removing or reducing tariffs on 95 per cent of product lines, the agreement is set to boost non-oil trade value beyond $1.5bn in the next five years. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Irakli Garibashvili,...

October 11, 2023 no comments 567
City is home to 210 people with wealth of $100 million or more, which could rise by 78% by 2023 Dubai is now home to 210 centi-millionaires, individuals worth $100 million or more, a figure which could rise by 78% in 10 years, according to new research. Henley & Partners said...

October 11, 2023 no comments 550
RTA is launching four dedicated bus routes to facilitate the movement of visitors and tourists to and from Global Village DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to restart the operation of four bus routes to serve the guests of Global Village for its upcoming 28th...

October 10, 2023 no comments 516
The certification will help streamline procedures and improve the quality of 3D printing concrete mixes used in factories licensed and operating in Dubai Dubai Municipality has launched the world’s first system for 3D printing certification and conformity in the construction industry,...

October 10, 2023 no comments 524
42% of the budget is allocated to the development and social benefits sector The UAE government has approved the country's federal budget for 2024-2026 worth 192 billion dirhams ($52.3 billion), Prime Minister and Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said on Monday....

October 8, 2023 no comments 488
The waterfall will have a height of five metres and a 30-metre width The Dubai-based developer Mashriq Elite Developments has launched a new project Floareá Residence which would feature a waterfall among its amenities amidst strong demand for off-plan properties. The waterfall...

October 7, 2023 no comments 607
The museum hosted an interactive live call from space with Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, as part of the exhibition’s programming Louvre Abu Dhabi received more than 200,000 visitors between June and August 2023, a record peak in summer visitation since the museum’s opening in...

October 7, 2023 no comments 599
The clean energy project is expected to power more than 23,000 homes a year and displace 120,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide The UAE has inaugurated its first wind programme, as the country is stepping up its fight against climate change ahead of the COP28 climate summit later this year....

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