The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and University of Cambridge are among dozens of successful bidders for the 82.5 billion rupees ($1.1 billion) of stock that digital payments company Paytm is selling …
Jokowi Meets with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo met with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed at the Al-Shatie Palace on Wednesday, as the former continues his international trip. Accompanying the …
KT Edit: What the world can learn from UAE’s economic resurgence
Country went to great lengths to ensure routine activities could continue, albeit with some public health restrictions …
Israeli, UAE’s universities sign agreement for joint research
Israel University of Haifa UH and Zayed University located in Dubai United Arab Emirates UAE have signed an academic collabor …
UAE, global agency launch $1B platform in renewable energy boost
The UAE and the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) on Wednesday announced the launch of the global platform on the sidelines of COP26, in Glasgow, the United Kingdom. Sheikh Abdullah bin …
Saudi Arabia, UAE could be slowly ‘de-anchoring’ from oil price movements, data suggests
Non-oil growth has become a “key driver” of the Gulf’s economic recovery in addition to rising oil prices, according to analysts.
UAE: ‘Shocking’ lack of protection for British women in Gulf state, says report
British women face a “shocking” lack of protection and rights in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which the UK government is failing to address, according to a new report released by a cross-party fact …
As it happened: India thump Afghanistan in T20 World Cup clash in UAE
India face off with Afghanistan in a must-win game in Abu Dhabi to keep alive their slender hopes of qualifying from Group 2. Will the Afghans oust India from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup? Follow the …
UAE, Irena set up $1bn finance platform for renewable energy
The UAE and the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) have announced the launch of a Energy Transition Accelerator Financing (ETAF) Platform, a new global climate finance facility for …
Covid-19: Dubai relaxes social distancing rule to 1 metre in some areas
Social distancing has been reduced to only one metre in certain areas in Dubai. According to a recent circular from the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, only one metre of social distance …
Lebanese national wins $1 million in latest Dubai Duty Free draw
Ali Al Muhairi, a 55-year-old Emirati national based in Ajman wins a BMW F 900 R (Black Storm Metallic) motorbike.
ClearOne Successfully Meets Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Dubai’s Every AV Requirement
As hybrid learning continues to become a more prominent and popular form of education throughout the pandemic, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Dubai recently determined that it needs an …
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UAE flag raised on opening day at Sharjah International Book Fair
IBF as the UAE Flag Day coincided with the opening day of the 11-day fair. The gathering stood proudly to honour this national symbol as the national anthem resonated through Expo Centre Sharjah. The …
Sharjah Ruler Launches First 17 Volumes of ?Historical Corpus of the Arabic Language’
A historical cultural feat for the Arab world has been attained, as His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, released the first 17 …
Pakistan refuses use of its airspace for Srinagar-Sharjah flight
Pakistan has denied use of its airspace to Go First’s Srinagar-Sharjah flight, the government officials said on Wednesday.
How refusal to use Pakistan’s airspace could kill Srinagar-Sharjah flights
Pakistan has disapproved the use of its airspace for flights taking off from Srinagar to the United Arab Emirates’ Sharjah …
Biggest Abu Dhabi Developer Is Shopping for Large Property Deals
Aldar Properties PJSC has built up a cash war chest and is “actively” considering investments in large real estate portfolios as Abu Dhabi’s biggest developer seeks to grow its management business, a …