Category: Living in UAE

Drydocks World is retrofitting one of its own harbour tugs with a new generation of battery technology, and one which will give it enhanced capacity. Once complete, Drydocks World plans to ‘explore opportunities’ to retrofit external client vessels, such as yachts and leisure craft. The company operates a massive ship-building and fabrication infrastructure at Mina Rashid in Dubai.

Dubai: The Higher Committee for Strategic Planning and Corporate Transformation at Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) chaired by Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, endorsed an updated RTA’s Strategic Plan 2024-2030.

After receiving over 160 local and international awards and seven global sustainability certificates, Dubai Police launched its annual sustainability report during the COP28 conference, reinforcing its position as a worldwide leader in advanced law enforcement.

Dr Mansour Mohammed bin Nassar, Chairman of the Supreme Committee for the Sharjah Consultative Council Elections and Head of the Legal Department of the Government of Sharjah, also announced the names of 25 winners out of total 192 male and female candidates who contested the elections to fill hal of the seat of the Council.

Modernising the UAE capital's public transport vehicles could reduce harmful emissions in the city by up to 90 per cent, a report by Environment Agency Abu Dhabi found.

Dubai: The Dubai Taxi Company had an immediate pick up on its first day of trading, with the stock gaining nearly 18 per cent to Dh2.18. The IPO price was Dh1.85.

The Founder’s Memorial, a permanent tribute to the visionary leadership of the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan, is marking the UAE's 52nd Union Day on 2nd and 3rd December.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, affirmed that the anniversary of Union Day represents the greatest day, and the beginning of a journey full of goodness and unity among the people of one nation.

The Faith Pavilion, a groundbreaking initiative at COP28, will commence its activities tomorrow, Friday, marking the first time in the history of the Conferences of the Parties that a dedicated space has been created for interfaith dialogue and action on climate change.

In advance of the 52nd UAE Union Day celebrations, Umm Al Qaiwain authorities have introduced a 50% reduction on traffic fines incurred within the emirate. This initiative, implemented by the Umm Al Qaiwain Police General Command, extends the discount to all types of traffic violations committed in the emirate prior to November 1, 2023.