The UAE’s getting greener, thanks to the launch of the Emirates’ first eco-friendly desalination plant in Abu Dhabi. The pilot project uses solar power to create drinkable water from the sea. Experts say it’s essential to develop green solutions for making potable water, as desalination requires ten times more energy than fresh water production. Demand for water is set to grow by 30% in the UAE by 2030. It’s hoped the experimental plant will prove to be commercially successful within a year.
Dubai's bus-on-demand serves new routes
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its popular Bus-On-Demand service to cover two new areas, Oud Metha and Barsha Heights.
Putin thanks UAE for assisting in prisoner exchanges
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have held a phone call to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed concludes US visit
His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and UAE National Security Adviser, has wrapped up an official visit to Washington DC, where he met with US President Donald Trump and several top officials and business leaders.
UAE pledges $64.5 million for Al Makassed Hospital in East Jerusalem
The UAE has pledged $64.5 million (around AED 236.9 million) to support the operational costs and upgrades at Al Makassed Hospital in East Jerusalem.
UAE joins Arab states in call for phase two of Gaza ceasefire
The UAE has joined Egypt, Qatar, Palestine, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Turkey in rejecting Israel's renewed attacks in Gaza and calling for the need to move to the second phase of the ceasefire.
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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!
