U.A.E.-based Phoenix Technology Consultants has signed a $650 million order for crypto mining rigs, one of the largest purchases on record, CEO Munaf Ali said at the World Digital Mining Summit (WDMS) …
Abu Dhabi’s National Aquarium to open on Friday in Al Qana
Abu Dhabi’s much-awaited National Aquarium is set to open on Friday, it was announced at a press conference on Tuesday. The new aquarium is based in Al Qana, a new waterfront destination in the …
UAE hiring levels is up for an increase amid more signs of economic recovery, says Mercer
Dubai: Hiring is rising in UAE rising due to “promising” economic recovery, with companies reporting an intention to hire for more new roles than they did last, according to the consultancy Mercer.
UAE: Nursery owner, teacher ordered to pay Dh10,000 to father after girl suffers face burns
A nursery school owner and a teacher have been ordered to pay Dh10,000 to the father of a child, who got face burns from hot wax that had been left in the classroom. The Abu Dhabi Court of First …
UAE-UK flights: Quarantine-free travel for those vaccinated with Sinopharm begins Nov 22
UK- bound passengers who have taken the Sinopharm, Sinovac, and India’s Covaxin jabs can travel quarantine-free to Britain starting 4 am on November 22. The list of approved Covid-19 vaccines for …
Royal Saudi Land Forces arrive in UAE to participate in military exercise
Units from the Royal Saudi Land Forces have arrived in the United Arab Emirates to participate in joint military exercises between the two GCC nations.The …
UAE’s Zayed University signs academic partnership MoU with Israel’s University of Haifa
Both universities will exchange knowledge and academic best practices, conduct joint-research projects, and organise mutually beneficial events and seminars.
In fast-changing Dubai, once-isolated village to be razed
From the front porch of their cinderblock home, Garry and Amanda James gaze over Dubai’s soaring skyscrapers and massive malls. It’s a skyline that in their young days had seemed impossibly far off.
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Oracle launches second cloud region in the UAE
The new Oracle cloud region in the UAE will provide customers with stronger business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities.
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Dubai Chamber Sustainability Week 2021 to put the Spotlight on Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
Taking place from 14th to 18th November, the week-long event raises awareness on the business benefits of adopting a diverse and inclusive work env …
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Sharjah Ruler stops bank from auctioning citizen’s house
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah has ordered a bank to stop auctioning a house owned by a UAE national. The bank planned to auction the …
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How road deaths have dropped by 75 per cent in Sharjah
Sharjah: The latest figures released by the Traffic and Patrol Department of Sharjah Police have revealed that the number of traffic deaths on Sharjah’s five vital roads fell by 75 per cent during the …
UAE law on divorce, inheritance for non-Muslims welcome
New UAE family law progressive, aims to provide flexible mechanism for personal disputes Since the day it was founded almost 50 years ago, the UAE has always striven to make the country as welcoming …
US tech heavyweight Oracle goes live with its second data centre in UAE, this time in Abu Dhabi
New Abu Dhabi facility and another in Saudi Arabia’s NEOM will give Oracle serious clout Dubai: Oracle has its second data centre in the UAE up and running. The new one is in Abu Dhabi and adds …
UAE: 75% decline in traffic accident deaths on 5 key roads of Sharjah
Traffic casualties have decreased significantly on five key roads of Sharjah, according to fresh data released by by the Traffic and Patrols Department of Sharjah Police. Statistics issued by the …
JCS chief embarks on trip to Belgium, UAE to expand cooperation
South Korea’s top military officer embarked on a weeklong trip to Belgium and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday to promote bilateral defense exchanges and cooperation, the Joint Chiefs of …
Dubai Business Activity Jumps to Two-Year High on Expo Boost
Dubai’s business conditions saw the sharpest improvement in two years last month, spurred by a rebound in new orders and increased tourism as Expo 2020 got under way.