Abu Dhabi is pledging to invest $6bn in the cultural and creative industries as the Gulf emirate seeks to increase its post-coronavirus stimulus spending and diversify away from oil. Having already …
( read original story …)
Dubai presents business landscape to investors across six countries
The Dubai Investment Development Agency (Dubai FDI), an agency of Dubai Economy, has scheduled and conducted a series of webinars to date in 2021, …
( read original story …)
Dubai-based Opontia raises $20m to acquire and grow Mena e-commerce brands
Opontia, a Dubai and Riyadh-based startup that acquires and grows e-commerce brands has raised $20 million in seed funding, one of the largest seed rounds in the Middle East and Africa region. The …
( read original story …)
Russian IPOs Are On The Rise
At the end of 2020, global commodities trader Trafigura bought a 10% stake in Russian state oil producer Rosneft’s Vostok Oil, which operates a number of fields and projects in northern Russia and the …
( read original story …)
Dubai Solar Show will be held as part of World Expo
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority ( DEWA) today announced the Dubai Solar Show will return in October. The trade show will be held from October 5-7 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre as part of the …
( read original story …)
Video: Sharjah family building cleared of bachelors after complaint
Thabit Al Turaifi, Director General of the civic body, said a team was formed after the concerned resident made a complaint.
Covid-19: All Sharjah prisoners have received the vaccine
UAE’s punitive and correctional institutions respect human rights pertaining to freedom of belief and opinion, healthcare services, and equality.
Flights from Doha, Qatar to Sharjah, UAE resume on Qatar Airways
Passengers flying from Sharjah will benefit from Qatar Airways’ extensive international network across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas. | eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online | Airline News …
Sharjah Police honour Asian for helping prevent a robbery
The honoured Asian affirmed that what he did was a part of his duty, expressing his appreciation for Sharjah Police efforts to promote security of the emirate.
Sharjah Municipality evicts more than 16,500 violators and bachelors from family areas
Thabit Al Turaifi, Director General of Sharjah Municipality, said that the civic authority’s inspections have resulted in the eviction of more than 16,500 violators and bachelor …
UAE building materials sector well positioned towards recovery
With the new line up of products, Danube Building Materials has ensured its position as a one-stop shop providing its clients with everything that they need under one roof …
Covid-19: UAE approves new green pass protocol on Alhosn app
It defines six categories including fully vaccinated, second dose recipients, first dose recipients, among others.
Middle East Crude-Benchmarks inch up as traders await OSPs
SINGAPORE- Middle East crude benchmarks Oman and Dubai edged up on Monday … while demand for oil continued to rise. Hedge funds focused on commodities have generated strong returns in 2021 and …
( read original story …)
FAB and MBRHE partner to provide housing finance for UAE Nationals
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has signed an agreement with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) to provide flexible financing options for UAE Nationals seeking suitable family …
( read original story …)
Sheesha Finance and Draper Goren Holm to Support the Best DeFi Startups
Created by investment heavyweights Tim Draper, Alon Goren, and Josef Holm, Draper Goren Holm focuses on incubating and accelerating the best early-stage startups from around the world. The strategic …
( read original story …)
Smart Dubai and partners complete first phase of unified staff registry
Dubai: Smart Dubai has completed the first phase of the ‘Unified Registry For Dubai Government Employees’ project, launched in collaboration with the Dubai Government Human Resources Department and …
( read original story …)
Greenstone wins award for ‘Best Risk & Compliance Implementation’ at MEA Finance Awards 2021
The the winners were announced at a gala event held at the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa, Dubai, with over 100 industry leaders from the banking and financial services ecosystem in attendance …
( read original story …)