Close to 4.5 million people visited Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during the first six months of this year.
March registered the highest footfall with more than half a million people visiting the site.
In terms of nationality, Indian visitors led the way followed by Chinese, Russian and German nationals.
In total 82 per cent of the mosque's visitors were tourists, while 18 per cent were UAE residents.
Equiti, Mashreq and Onpassive stations reopen
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that Dubai Metro has resumed services at Onpassive, Equiti, and Mashreq stations as of Sunday May 19.
UAE flies aid to flood-hit victims in Brazil
The UAE has sent a plane carrying 100 tonnes of food, medical and relief aid to help the victims of the floods and heavy rains that have recently swept Brazil.
Sharjah student wins third place at ISEF
Saif Hassan Ibrahim Karam from Sharjah Model Secondary School won third place in chemistry worldwide at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles, USA.
RTA announces truck movement timings
The Dubai Road & Transport Authority (RTA) has announced truck movement timings on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road between Ras Al Khor Street and the Emirate of Sharjah in both directions.
Dubai school buses allowed to display advertisements
Advertisements and promotional campaigns can now be displayed on school buses in Dubai.
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Dubai Duty Free executive vice chairman and CEO, Colm McLoughlin, announced that he will be stepping down from his role after 55 years in the travel retail industry and 41 years of leadership at Dubai Duty Free. Colm joined the Business Breakfast to reflect on his epic career.
78% of AI users are now bringing their own AI tools to work, but what does this mean for employers? Zubin Chagpar, Senior Director and Business Group Leader, Modern Work and Surface Devices, Microsoft CEMA tells us more.
ADNOC Drilling's CFO, Youssef Salem, Chief Financial Officer, gives us insight into their 26% rise in Q1 net profit.
It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.
The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.
