ABU DHABI: In a bid to support the UAE’s national economy, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, ADFD), the leading national entity for international development aid, has facilitated business deals worth …
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UAE, India plan new food security alliance
Mittal called for harmonisation of safety and other standards between the UAE and India in the area of food and agriculture business for augmenting cooperation. She also called for engaging each other …
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Special Report: U.S. Hackers Helped UAE Spy on Al Jazeera Chairman, BBC Host
Raven program documents show she was targeted because of her contact with Azmi Bishara, a Doha-based writer who has been critical of the UAE and founded the news outlet Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. “They need …
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UAE remittance group calls for safer landscape to fight financial fraud
Osama Al Rahma said on Sunday at the annual Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Operations Heads conference in Dubai that the group aims to establish committees and regular meetings to enhance commitment …
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Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival to kick off April 17
Sharjah, 1 April 2019Shaimaa Saif, The 11th edition of Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) being organised by the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), will host many prominent actors and renowned …
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UK’s Serco wins $185m contract extension for Dubai Metro ops
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Dubai-based firm implicated in immigration fraud gets banned
The notice comes more than a month after a Gulf News Special Report on how some immigration agents in Dubai were circumventing legal requirements or forging documents to process the citizenship …
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United Arab Emirates to Host Blockchain Aviation Conference in Abu Dhabi
Increasing blockchain presence in aviation will form the focus of a dedicated conference in Abu Dhabi from April 2 to 4, official news portal Emirates News Agency confirmed in a press release on …
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Emirates NBD wins top award for retail banking
the bank was adjudged the Asian Trailblazer of the Year – Institutional as well as Best Retail Bank – UAE. Emirates NBD was also highly commended in the Best Credit Scoring Innovation category for its …
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Abu Dhabi Global Market Issues Public Consultation On New Amendments To The adgm Employment Regulations
The Registration Authority of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, has published a consultation paper setting out proposed amendments to the ADGM …
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DCT Abu Dhabi Rebrands Events Website
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, has announced that it will launch a refreshed events website today as part of its strategy to increase attendance at a range of Abu …
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In pictures: Arabian Business Technology Forum 2019
speaks during the Arabian Business Technology Forum 2019 in Dubai. ITP Media Group 7 of 14 Keynote speech delivered by Nadim Najjar, managing director for the Middle East Africa of Refinitiv – …
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Sharjah Chamber Launches New Initiative On Fostering Dialogue With Economic Sector’s Representatives In Sharjah
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has launched a new initiative on fostering dialogue and partnership among the private sector’s representatives in certain sectors in the Emirate of …
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Sharjah overcome Jazira to stay at the top
Three first-half goals helped Sharjah earn a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Al Jazira at Khaled Bin Mohammed Stadium and maintain their unbeaten run to further consolidate their grip at the top of …
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Sharjah to publish historical dictionary of Arabic, charting 17 centuries of development
News of the project was set out at the Arabic Language and Culture Festival in Milan by Dr Mohamed Safi Al Mosteghanemi, secretary general of Sharjah’s Arabic Language Academy. He said the book is …
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UAE to ban gargoor nets to protect Abu Dhabi fisheries
The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) has issued a resolution to ban the use of gargoor nets in Abu Dhabi from May. The move is part of a comprehensive plan to ensure the …
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Millennials increasingly looking at investing in UAE property
Over half (58%) of millennial respondents stated they are looking for a property to live in, while 38% are looking for a property to either rent out or sell The top three most prevalent criteria …
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