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DUBAI- Dubai will begin testing drone delivery services at selected public parks and beaches later this year under a new partnership between Dubai Municipality and Keeta Drone, officials said.The initiative aims to introduce aerial delivery routes for food, beverages...

DUBAI — UAE Economy and Tourism Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri conducted an inspection tour of the Dubai Gold Souq to review traders’ compliance with anti-money laundering regulations and counter-terror financing frameworks governing the country’s gold sector. The visit...

MAKKAH — The journey of Hajj transport has evolved into a sweeping story of mobility, faith, and technology, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s long-term transformation of pilgrimage logistics. In Makkah, where millions converge annually, pilgrimage once depended on camel caravans crossing vast...

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — Thumbay Group on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for the Thumbay Psychiatric and Rehabilitation Hospital at Sharjah Healthcare City, a 120-bed facility dedicated to psychiatric care, neuro-rehabilitation and addiction recovery. The 110,000-square-foot hospital is expected...

SEOUL —The Ministry of Investment has led a high-level delegation to the Republic of Korea to advance cooperation and explore new partnership opportunities across the artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor value chain, as the UAE continues to pursue economic...

DUBAI - Dubai Taxi Company has agreed to fully acquire National Taxi in a deal worth 1.45 billion dirhams ($395 million), the largest consolidation move in the UAE's taxi sector that will extend the listed operator's reach into Abu...

ABU DHABI— The United Arab Emirates and Egypt have condemned a series of attacks targeting commercial vessels and regional territories over recent days, warning of escalating threats to maritime security, regional stability and global trade routes. The UAE condemned the...