Mashreq was recognized for its dedication and investments into designing, deploying and operating future-ready and innovative digital technologies particularly in the cash management space …
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UAE banks waive $236.8mln debts of 1,607 Emiratis
ABU DHABI – The Non-performing Debt Relief Fund announced on Monday that 12 banks had waived the debts of 1,607 Emirati citizens, with a total value of more than AED869.85 million. The banks that …
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UAE announces debt exemption worth Dhs869.85m for 1,607 Emiratis
Commercial Bank of Dubai, Dubai Islamic Bank, Emirates Islamic, NBQ, and the Arab Bank for Investment & Foreign Trade (Al Masraf). The move was implemented as per the directives of President His …
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Elite meat: Dubai’s first luxury Dry Age Boutique to open in January
That won’t be a problem for Dubai’s newest butcher shop … The boutique will be located in Wafi Mall and is set to open some time in January 2021. You’ll be able to find a huge range of dry aged meat …
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Black Tap Mall of the Emirates
When you think burgers and crazy shakes, you think Black Tap. The New York burger brand is a popular name here in Dubai and now has five locations in the city – with the newest opening at Mall of the …
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Sharjah Ruler issues new law regarding family disputes
A new decree issued in Sharjah mandates the public prosecution to try all reconciliation means before a family dispute is referred to the courts. His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, …
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Special recognition for UAE frontliners who died battling Covid-19
The UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has ordered that ‘Heroes of Humanity’ medals be awarded to those who lost lives while battling the Covid-19 pandemic. The honour is …
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How the UAE weaponised western fears of Islam to crush dissent
Abu Dhabi has capitalised on orientalist fears in the West to stigmatise “Islamism” as a catch-all phrase encompassing any form of extremist ideology coming out of Islam …
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EXCLUSIVE: Iran tells MBZ it will hit UAE in response to a US attack
Threat given to Mohammed bin Zayed directly, hours before Emirati statement condemning assassination of nuclear scientist …
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Lunar eclipse: Can you see it in the UAE today?
4. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes in between the Moon and Sun while a solar eclipse occurs when the moon gets between Earth and the sun. 5. While the eclipse will not be seen in the UAE …
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UAE- REVIEW: Apple iPhone 12 mini
Oh no, we’re not done yet. After running through three of the iPhone 12 quartet, it seems fitting that we’d like to end the 2020 cycle on a big note… with the smallest of the lot.
When it …
Gitex 2020: UAE to host Israeli tech delegation
The UAE will host the first Israeli technology delegation to the country at the upcoming 40th edition of Gitex Technology Week. The first major global on-ground tech event of the year will take place …
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Amazon invests in delivery infrastructure, employees, and technology to meet growing demand in the UAE for White Friday
For its flagship event White Friday, Amazon said that it has invested in strengthening its operations in the UAE to ensure a smarter, faster, and more consistent experience for its …
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Arada unveils revamped Madar at Sharjah lifestyle project
UAE’s newest developer Arada has revealed a revamped Madar at Aljada, the new family entertainment complex based in the heart of Sharjah’s largest lifestyle megaproject, in time for safe and socially …
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AquaChemie begins construction on $40m petrochemical terminal at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai
Regional chemical distributor, AquaChemie Middle East, part of the UAE-based AquaChemie Group has begun construction on its new $40m petrochemical terminal in DP World’s Jebel Ali Port in Dubai.
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Emirates NBD Debuts Omnichannel Corporate Banking Program
Digital banking firm Emirates National Bank Dubai (Emirates NBD) has rolled out its new businessONLINE platform, a new omnichannel platform for small businesses, a report from NSBanking.com says. The …
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UAE, Saudi Arabia progress with common digital currency for central banks
During the trial period, the Wholesale CBDC was only used by the central banks and banks participating in the initiative as a settlement unit for domestic as well as cross-border commercial bank …
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