Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau, has signed eight memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with entities across the public and private sector, formalising and reinforcing …
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Rushing to hospital in Sharjah, woman delivers baby in car
An Egyptian couple in Sharjah literally had a “moving” experience as they welcomed their third baby on Sunday morning. Zainab M, in her 30s, gave birth to a healthy 2.6kg baby girl in a moving car as …
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Dogs take a dip in Dubai’s pup water park
Oddly Enough Dogs take a dip in Dubai’s pup water park. Posted . A Dubai-based day-care center for dogs has established a mini-water park where the canines can enjoy a cool splash …
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Dan Holdings Launches Coins App, a Crypto Social Payments Application
Coins App is a global social payments application for the Dan Holdings Blockchain Ecosystem, designed to integrate billions of people into the global world, by empowering them to move money freely acr …
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Abu Dhabi’s Adnoc Weighs Stake Sale in $5 Billion of Properties
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. is exploring the possibility of selling a stake in its real estate portfolio, the latest effort by the state-owned energy producer to raise funds and attract foreign …
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First Abu Dhabi Bank Joins Mideast Lenders in Raising Provisions
Abu Dhabi’s biggest lender joined its regional Gulf competitors in setting aside higher provisions to cover a spike in bad loans brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
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First Abu Dhabi Bank profit drops 25% as impairments up again
DUBAI – First Abu Dhabi Bank, the United Arab Emirates’ biggest lender, reported a 25% fall in quarterly profit on Tuesday, dragged down by another quarter of higher impairment charges. Its …
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Coronavirus news bulletin from UAE: 47 infected…
Here’s a round-up of all the latest Covid-19 developments you need to know: 47 infected with Covid-19 after family gatherings in UAE A top UAE government official has warned against hosting gatherings …
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‘Rediscover Abu Dhabi’: 5 of the best staycation offers to take advantage of
The new initiative aims to give residents a chance to reacquaint themselves with the emirate The Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi has launched a new campaign that focuses on highlighting …
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Capex of UAE telcos increases 49% in second-quarter amid weak revenues
Etisalat and du have increased their network capacity to sustain an increase in data traffic due to remote learning and work from home initiatives …
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Technology infuses ancient hajj rites amid global pandemic
The vast white marble floors surrounding Islam’s holiest site, the cube-shaped Kaaba in Mecca, would normally be packed with hundreds of thousands of …
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Sharjah, Ajman property markets see moderate decline in H1
Even with a global pandemic dominating the first half, the Sharjah and Ajman property markets were only moderately impacted and remained affordable for prospective buyers and tenants, according to UAE …
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Amir Khan set to join top sports stars who call Dubai their home
Star British boxer visits Dubai Sports Council to discuss his future plans, which include opening an academy here and a possible swansong against …
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How Dubai’s residential communities will achieve zero crimes soon
Dubai Police is working on a plan to reach zero crimes in residential communities in Dubai by the end of this year, officials said on Monday. While residential communities are already safe, a …
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Dubai Chamber organises 63 business webinars in Q2-2020 amid digital push
Virtual events attended by 3,500 participants, while Dubai Chamber’s international offices held 533 virtual meetings with investors.
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Sharjah Police prepare safety plan for Eid Al Adha
With the aim of strengthening public and traffic safety measures, Sharjah Police has laid out detailed security plans ahead of Eid Al Adha in the presence of senior police officers. Brigadier General …
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UAE residents warned against divulging bank details, personal information to random callers
Have you received a call from someone claiming to be a bank representative and asking you for your personal information? Well, beware! Senior Prosecutor Dr Khalid Ali Al Junaibi said while the level …
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