There’s an unprecedented surge in sales of Dubai’s most-exclusive properties as the world’s wealthiest flock to the emirate.
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IHC lifts Abu Dhabi as major Gulf markets mixed
DUBAI: Major Gulf stock markets were mixed on Thursday, with the Abu Dhabi index rising after aquaculture firm International Holding Company reported a higher quarterly profit. Abu Dhabi’s index …
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Dubai OFW loses job to pandemic, forms own flourishing business
A seasoned human resource practitioner who lost her job of 12 years to the pandemic, turned things around and opened her own flourishing consultancy company, saying she’d rather make use of the …
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EGP, NMC open new collection centres in Abu Dhabi
The Emirati Genome Program (EGP), the world’s first dedicated program to ever study the Arab genome, has expanded its reach with new collection centres that have been added through NMC Healthcare’s …
Up to Dh100,000 fine, jail for infected person deliberately spreading infectious disease in UAE
A jail sentence or a Dh10,000-Dh50,000 fine, or both, will be imposed on anyone who knows that he or she is infected, or suspects infection from a contagious disease, and yet fail …
UAE denies social media rumour of changing official weekend
UAE authorities have denied rumours that have been circulating on social media that there will be a switch in the country’s official weekend, stressing that the information is false. The fake news …
Israeli firm produces solar technology in India for UAE
The Israeli embassy on Thursday said a partnership has been initiated by the International Federation of Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce IFIICC through which …
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Non-fungible token gems now in UAE
Icecap, the first company to offer investment-grade diamonds via non-fungible token (NFT) technology, has moved its headquarters to Dubai within the Dubai Multi Commodities Center (DMCC) and has …
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Sharjah eye ACL berth; Isaila vows to take title fight down to the wire
Sharjah will look to extend their winning streak and finish the season in the top three to guarantee themselves a berth in the Asian Champions League (ACL) next season. The defending champions, who …
12th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival set to start from May 19
The 12th edition of Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) is ready to open its door for a wide range of activities for young children as well as book lovers. The event incorporated with young …
Covid impact: UAE reduces penalties on VAT, excise tax
The UAE has reduced tax penalties for value-added tax (VAT) and Excise Tax in order to help the companies and individuals better cope with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.According to the …
Ramadan: UAE sends 50 tonnes of food supplies to Bangladesh
The UAE sent a plane carrying 50 tonnes of food supplies to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh as part of its initiatives during the holy month of Ramadan, Wam reported on Thursday. Abdullah Ali Al …
UAE’s philanthropic path praiseworthy and emulative
We used to be told in our moral science classes in school and college that they who give never fall short. And prosperity greets them at every step by way of divine payback. That’s so true. The …
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Israel, India & UAE Reach One-of-a-kind Multilateral Robotic-solar Collaboration Agreement
In a first-of-its-kind cooperation agreement, Israel, India and the UAE have reached a trilateral partnership initiated by the IFIICC through Ecoppia.
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Expo 2020 Dubai: Leave a message for aliens at UK Pavilion
The UK Pavilion invites visitors to leave a message for extraterrestrial life Dubai: What if you were given the chance to talk to aliens? At Expo 2020 Dubai, the UK Pavilion wants you to string …
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Israel’s Ecoppia producing robotic solar cleaning tech in India
Ecoppia, an Israeli firm that specialises in robotic solar cleaning solutions has its manufacturing base in India, a statement from the Israeli embassy said on Thursday. It has over 2,700MW of global …
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UAE firms allocate part of revenues for 100 Million Meals campaign
Some companies and startups have also resorted to crowdfunding donations through certified digital platforms like YallaGive.
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