Abu Dhabi-based asset manager Al Dhabi Capital (ADC) said on Thursday it has launched a Middle East and North Africa (MENA)-focused equities fund. The Al Dhabi Capital MENA Fund is seeded with $100 …
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Dubai’s business growth hits two-year high in August backed by travel and construction
Dubai’s non-oil private sector recorded the quickest growth in business activity for nearly two years in August, driven by output growth among travel and tourism and construction companies as the …
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How 188 inmates in Sharjah jail got help after cameras with AI detect suspicious behaviour
Cameras in cells, corridors help make inferences from facial expressions, body movements Sharjah: Thanks to a new system that can detect if an inmate has certain behaviourial dispositions, as many as …
Sharjah Ruler approves gas network of Al Bataeh, Al Shanouf
(MENAFN – Emirates News Agency (WAM)) SHARJAH, 8th September, 2021 (WAM) — H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the connection of …
Sharjah Art Foundation exhibition showcases collective vision of artists
Previously exhibited works by Etel Adnan, Fattal and Lala Rukh, join a selection of newly acquired sculptures and works on paper by Chaouki Choukini.
How the Adnoc Drilling shares listing will energise the UAE
Why are you listing Adnoc Drilling and how does this fit into Adnoc’s broader value maximisation strategy? Adnoc is a primary catalyst for the UAE’s growth and diversification, and we are relentlessly …
Ask the law: Divorce suit can be rejected in the UAE under these conditions
The wife may also request for Divorce by Agreement (Khul’) and the court may respond to her request. It is up to the court to decide whether divorce can be allowed or not, according to the …
COVID-19: UAE has world’s highest percentage of fully vaccinated residents
The UAE leads the world when it comes to Covid-19 vaccination rates. According to ‘Our World in Data’ statistics, the country has the highest percentage of fully vaccinated residents. Close to 78 per …
Dubai ruler congratulates UAE team on success in Tokyo Paralympic Games
Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has praised the United Arab Emirates Paralympic team on winning three medals.Three Emiratis scooped gold, silver, …
UAE is Pakistan’s largest trading partner in ME
Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Wednesday said the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was Pakistan’s largest trading partner in the Middle East. “1.6 million Pakistanis living in the UAE is the second …
UAE’s Project 50 New Data Law
UAE is celebrating its golden jubilee (50 years as a unified nation), and the ‘Projects of the 50’ initiative is a series of social and economic de …
Dubai hosted 2.85m international overnight visitors from Jan-July 2021
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has revealed that the city hosted 2.85 million international overnight visitors from January-July 2021. Boosted by demand for …
2021: Dubai Fitness Challenge dates announced
Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), the emirate’s fitness initiative is set to return to the city for its fifth annual edition next month. An initiative of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, …
Spain’s Iker Casillas to open goalkeeper training centre in Dubai
Fursan Hispania will scout for the best goalkeeping talents from the region, and recommend them for a full-boarding programme at the Iker Casillas Academy in Madrid.
Dubai: Multi-vehicle collision on key road, police issue traffic alert
Dubai Police issued a multi-vehicle accident alert on a key Dubai road on Thursday morning. Taking to Twitter, the Dubai Police cautioned motorists about a traffic congestion due to a multi-vehicle …
Dubai’s non-oil sector sees quickest business growth in August in nearly two years
The Dubai non-oil economy enjoyed another strong overall improvement in August, driven by a marked rise in output levels that was the fastest seen since 2019. This su …
Jeev Milkha Singh first golfer ever to be granted 10-year Dubai Golden Visa
Four-time winner on the European Tour, Jeev Milkha Singh on Wednesday became the first professional golfer in the world to get the prestigious 10-year …