The only landfill site in Dubai is filling up fast. That’s the message from the municipality's waste management department, who warn that unless we warm up to recycling, we’ll soon find ourselves surrounded by rubbish. They say the problem is a resistance to the idea of sorting our trash. Hotels are seen as a particular problem as miniature bottles of shampoo and shower gel alone waste 82 tonnes of plastic a day.
UAE court jails eight for life in arms trafficking, money laundering case
The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal has convicted several individuals involved in an illicit weapons trafficking and money laundering network linked to the supply of arms, ammunition and military equipment to the Sudanese Army.
RTA and Dubai Holding advance Palm Jumeirah traffic improvements
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with Dubai Holding Community Management, is constructing two new pedestrian bridges on Palm Jumeirah as part of efforts to improve road safety and traffic flow.
UAE, Ecuador discuss strengthening joint cooperation and partnership
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a meeting in Abu Dhabi with Ecuador's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility Roberto Pesantes.
Dubai strengthens future-focused legislation, innovation framework
Dubai has launched an initiative aimed at developing future-ready legislation and strengthening the emirate's position as a global hub for innovation and economic competitiveness.
11-year-old Egyptian crowned Arab Reading Challenge Champion
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has crowned Egyptian Mayar Othman as the 10th Arab Reading Challenge Champion.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
Does working from home kill productivity or can it benefit staff by giving them more flexibility and a better work/life balance?
Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?
Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!
