Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of UAE's national railway network, has announced that it plans to launch a new high-speed train between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The travel time between the two emirates is expected to be just 30 minutes.
Saudi Arabia's trade in services reached SAR540 billion in 2023, reflecting an annual growth rate of 7%, Minister of Commerce Dr Majid Al-Kassabi said during a session on Trade in Services at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
The 18th Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, is set to take place on February 1.
Dubai has once again secured the top position globally for city cleanliness, according to the latest Global Power City Index (GPCI) report issued by the Institute for Urban Strategies at the Mori Memorial Foundation in Japan.
Bahrain's Information & eGovernment Authority, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and healthcare entities, has completed the Births and Deaths System, with eServices now available through electronic channels.
The UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has confirmed that it is actively investigating the potential contamination of Pepperoni Beef with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.
The UAE government has announced significant amendments to its family law, aiming to enhance children's rights and provide stronger support for mothers in custody and divorce cases.
The Saudi city of Dammam will host the 5th West Asian Football Federation U17 Girls Championship, the WAFF U17 Girls Championship, from February 7 to 16, with the participation of six teams: Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Bahrain.
Dubai has been ranked eighth worldwide and first in the Middle East in the Global Power City Index 2024 (GPCI) for the second year in a row.
The total population of the GCC countries has surged to 57.6 million in 2023 compared to 56.6 million the previous year. Males accounted for 62.4% of the total population, while females made up 37.6%, according to a report by the GCC Statistical Centre.
