Abu Dhabi / WAM The world’s first commercial-scale indoor tomato farm using only LED lights to grow fresh tomatoes will begin operation in Abu Dhabi later this year, as part of Madar Farms’ investment in a new multi-million-dirham farming facility. Announced during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, UAE-based Madar Farms has partnered with Certhon, Inno-3B, and Signify to operate the 5,000 ...

ABU DHABI / WAM A new partnership between Etihad Airways and easyJet will allow customers to purchase tickets through the easyJet worldwide website connecting the two airlines’ networks and opening new possibilities for travel between Europe, Africa, the Azores and the UAE. The collaboration, which comes into effect immediately, follows easyJet’s accelerated and successful roll out programme with world-leading flight ...

DUBAI / WAM Individuals can now utilise their caravans for camping on Dubai’s beaches without incurring fees, Dubai Municipality announced on Tuesday. The decision was announced following directives by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council. In a statement, Dawood Al Hajri, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, confirmed ...