The programme aims to increase productivity and the development of innovative products, increasing manufacturing productivity by 30 per cent and adding Dh25 billion ($6.8bn) to the economy by 2031.
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KKR’s Tripathi seals it with a six in Sharjah
Kolkata win off penultimate ball against DC to enter final after a dramatic collapse nearly ends campaign. KKR’s collective effort prevails on top of another middle-overs choke and Varun’s brilliance.
UAE, US, Israel foreign ministers meet year after Abraham Accords signing
The announcement was made during a meeting between , US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid in Washington on Wednesday. The tripartite meeting discussed the …
UAE leaders congratulate new Austria Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory cable to Alexander Schallenberg for taking oath as Austria’s new Federal Chancellor. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed …
Dubai couple enlist tiger for gender reveal stunt, sparking backlash
Fortunately, no one, including the tiger, was hurt during the making of his wild gender reveal party stunt, hosted at a Dubai hotel.
UAE closes multi-tranche sovereign bond package
The UAE Government, represented by the Ministry of Finance (MoF), has successfully closed its offering of a US dollar-denominated multi-tranche sovereign bond package, which comprised medium and …
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UAE Central Bank Begins Issuing Retail Payment Licenses
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has issued a new regulation to license retail payment services, part of its digital payments push.
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Abu Dhabi Cricket gears up for T20 World Cup after IPL success
The Abu Dhabi leg of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) ended in dramatic fashion at Zayed Cricket Stadium last Friday, as Mumbai Indians beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in the highest scoring match since …
Dubai property records best ever third quarter as value of sales hits $11.5bn
Dubai recorded real estate transactions worth Dh42.4 billion ($11.5bn) in the three months to September 30, making it the best third quarter in the emirate’s history in terms of the value of sales …
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UAE: This coding school is tuition-free, has no teachers, classrooms
A new coding school is set to be a disruptive force in education – it is open 24/7, it has no classrooms or teachers, and students here compete on a …
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UAE central bank agrees fintech push with Abu Dhabi GM and DIFC
Leading brand for international independent financial advisers, wealth management professionals serving expatriate and cross-border clients worldwide.
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Islamic Development Bank gets $1.7bln via sukuk
The spread was tightened from initial guidance on Tuesday of around 30 bps over mid-swaps after the sukuk drew more than $2.4bln in demand …
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Sharjah: University City Square to temporarily close tomorrow
University City Square in Sharjah will be temporarily closed on Thursday, police have announced. Sharjah Police said in an official tweet that the area will be closed on October 14 for 45 minutes from …
‘Sharjah’s sand dunes would have more bounce than this pitch’: Twitterati react to slow surface during Qualifier 2
Sharjah’s sand dunes would have more bounce than this pitch’: Twitterati react to slow surface during Qualifier 2 – Sharjah’s surface on Wednesday had a really low bounce as the short length …
Abu Dhabi Police give Afghan evacuee family a tour of the city
Abu Dhabi Police Happiness Patrol took an Afghan family from the Emirates Humanitarian City in Abu Dhabi on a tour to learn about cultural landmarks in the capital and understand its residents’ …
UAE continues to top world in Covid-19 vaccination rates
Dr Saif Al Dhaheri, the official spokesperson for the National Crisis and Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA), said that the UAE continues to lead in global rankings for Covid-19 vaccination rates …
Budget underlines UAE’s priority for citizens’ welfare
Sheikh Maktoum said the largest budget in the UAE’s history reaffirms that a decent life for the UAE people would always be a top priority while building a more balanced national economy is fundamenta …