Fewer than one in four private sector companies plan to move to a 4½ day working week, a survey has found, with employers instead more open to flexible hours and home working. A UAE survey by global …
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UAE – EGA repays Al Taweelah project finance facilities early in optimisation of capital structure
ABU DHABI, 30th December, 2021 (WAM) — Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) today announced the early, full repayment of the project finance facil …
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UAE Central Bank slaps Dhs600,000 fine on exchange house for using civilian vehicle to transport money
The exchange house used a civilian vehicle to transport the money instead of using Cash-in-Transit Agent. By doing so, it violated the CBUAE regulations and knowingly put the lives of its employees at …
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New UAE cybercrime law: $27,247 fine, 5-year jail for cryptocurrency scams
UAE – Cybercriminals who run cryptocurrency scams in the UAE could face detention of up to five years and or a fine of between Dh250,000 and Dh1 million, top legal experts have said. In November, the …
Sharjah: Police arrest gang specialised in stealing electric cables, wires
Sharjah Police have arrested 10 people for operating a criminal network specialised in stealing electric cables and wires from various construction sites in Khorfakkan. The Eastern Region Police …
New UAE weekend: Friday prayer timings in Sharjah to remain unchanged
It was earlier announced that mosques across the UAE would host Friday sermons and prayers after 1.15pm from 2022 …
UAE – Abu Dhabi to issue digital birth certificates for newborns
Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, has announced that birth certificates for newborns can now be issued digitally through ‘TAMM’, the Abu …
Abu Dhabi’s Masdar adds solar project in Georgia to its overseas portfolio
Dubai: Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company Masdar will develop a 100 MW solar photovoltaic power project in Georgia, in a further expansion of its interests in that part of the world. The project, to …
Abu Dhabi: Free Parking and Darb During New Year’s Holiday
In line with the well-established tradition of free parking over public holidays in Abu Dhabi, the Integrated Transport Center has confirmed that MAWAQiF will be free until Sunday, 2 January 2022, at …
UAE: 50% discount on traffic fines extended in Ajman
Authorities in Ajman have announced the extension of the 50 per cent discount scheme for traffic violations.Motorists will now be able to avail of the initiative until January 14, 2022. The scheme was …
Pics of the week: Your best photos of the UAE
The UAE is so photogenic… The UAE can easily be deemed one of the most photogenic countries in the world and the photos uploaded to your social media are proof of that! From skyline shots to landmarks …
New Year’s Eve in Dubai: Over 100 inspectors to monitor Covid violations at malls, eateries, beaches
Over 100 Dubai Municipality inspectors will ensure that Covid safety rules are followed at shopping centres, food establishments, hotels, parks and beaches during New Year’s Eve celebrations. These …
New Year’s Eve in Dubai: Restaurant bookings reach Dh5,500 per person ahead of celebrations
This year, the fountain area at Dubai Mall will be open strictly only for restaurant guests who have to make their reservations in advance …
Sony MEA launches WF-C500 truly wireless earbuds for exceptional listening experience
Sony Middle East & Africa has announced the latest addition of WF-C500 earbuds to its truly wireless segment. With eas …
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U.N. Power Broker Jeffrey Sachs Took Millions From the UAE to Research “Well-Being”
In 2018, while conducting research for a dissertation on the UAE’s security strategy, Hedges was detained by Emirati police. In his telling, he spent seven months in a windowless room, sedated with a …
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UAE holds Annual Investment Meeting to boost economy
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) through its Ministry of Economy has concluded plans to hold an Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) from March 29 – 31, 2022 …
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From the Editors: Physical classes in Sharjah schools from January
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