The United Arab Emirates is set to launch a historic mission to Mars from an island off the coast of Japan. The orbiter named Amal, or Hope, is the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission. Amal will …
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Ensure your firm abides by the new UAE economic substance rules
Let’s find out! Adhering to UAE’s Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) is now a ‘must do’ reality facing business owners in the region, amid the challenging financial circumstances brought …
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HDFC Bank will return funds debited from Altico’s account: Aditya Puri
HDFC Bank, which had lent money to NBFC Altico, had debited ₹210 crore from its account last year. Altico had raised the money through ECB from Dubai-based Mashreq Bank, which had been deposited in …
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L&T Finance Holdings to wind up Dubai wealth management business as sale plan falls apart
UAE L&T Finance Holdings Ltd (L&TFH) on Friday said it has decided to wind up its Dubai-based subsidiary L&T Capital Markets (Middle East) Ltd, after the proposed sale plan didn’t materialise. In …
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World facing unparalleled fiscal and monetary policy issues: UAE tells G20
DUBAI — Younis Haji Al Khoori, undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, stressed the importance of global coordination to support countries in creating the necessary fiscal space to respond to …
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Dubai issues precautionary measures for reopening of smoking, shisha serving areas on July 18
With enhanced precautionary measures, such as constant sanitisation and mandatory masks, establishments that serve shisha in Dubai are all set to re-open on July 18, announced Dubai Municipality (DM).
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Dubai Culture to celebrate UAE’s ‘Hope Probe’ Mars Mission with mural in Al Fahidi
Dubai: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) will celebrate the launch of the UAE’s ‘Hope Probe’ Mission to Mars with the unveiling of a mural to mark the event in the city’s historical Al …
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Video: How UAE Mars mission team executes backup plans when there are launch delays
This includes reassessing the separation time, deployment of solar panels when it happens … The first planetary science mission from the UAE and the Arab world is scheduled to go into its Martian …
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Apple iOS 13.6 Release: Should You Upgrade?
Such a development would be huge news for the region, with the UAE blocking major services like FaceTime and … data roaming problems on eSim, audio break up with WiFi calling and compatibility …
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Sharjah Police arrest gang of 8 Asians
Criminal investigation agents at Sharjah Police arrested a gang of 8 Asians after they swindled a number of people by selling them gold liras, which were found later to be fake. The perpetrators used …
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Dubai launches ‘Dubai Assured’ stamp for tourism and retail establishments
Initiative is part of efforts to showcase Dubai as one of the world’s safest destinations Dubai has launched a new compliance programme to certify and recognise hotels and retail establishments …
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DIFC reports 25% growth in number of companies in the first half of 2020
“The Dubai International Financial Centre’s ability … Samba Financial Group, Gazprom Bank, Vending Market, Brookfield Private Capital and Decimel Factor Middle East. Whereas, Ripple and …
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Up to 75% off when Sharjah hosts spring promotions from July 22
Malls and retail shops will offer up to 75 per cent discounts when the annual Sharjah Shopping Promotions kicks off on July 22. The shopping event that will be on till August 21 is being hosted with …
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Gang of eight men arrested for selling fake gold coins in Sharjah
Victims were lured when shown a real coin and then tricked into buying a set of fakes Sharjah: A gang of eight men have been arrested in Sharjah for selling fake gold coins, police said on Saturday.
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Kerala gold smuggling case: NIA requests Interpol to issue blue corner notice against UAE-based Faisal Fareed
According to the agency, Fareed was involved in forging seal and emblem of the UAE Embassy to commit the crime. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has requested Interpol to issue a blue corner …
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Multiple accidents on Dubai’s Al Khail Road cause traffic delays
Dubai Police have urged drivers to be cautious after multiple accidents on Al Khail Road in Dubai on Saturday. The police tweeted, “Traffic jam due to multiple accidents on Al Khail Road before Al …
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Dubai transport sector’s Covid-19 response among the world’s best
Experts hailed the efforts of the emirate’s RTA in maintaining a high safety standard for both riders and employees. Experts have lauded how Dubai’s transportation sector responded to the Covid-19 …
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