Television series ‘Inside Dubai’ glorifies life in repressive emirate, say the families of two men imprisoned there …
Abu Dhabi agritech company Silal appoints new CEO
Abu Dhabi’s leading fresh produce and agritech company Silal has appointed Salmeen Obaid Alameri as its new chief executive officer. In his new role, Alameri will be tasked to drive the company’s …
Abu Dhabi fund seals $105m Thai resorts investment deal
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has reached a $104.8 million agreement with Minor International Public Company Limited (Mint) to jointly hold shares in five key tourist resort assets in Thailand …
UAE – ‘Joint Emirates Shield / 50’ military drill continues
ABU DHABI, 10th January, 2022 (WAM) — The ‘Joint Emirates Shield / 50’ military drill, launched by the Ministry of Defence on January 8th, co …
UAE – Sharjah Ruler issues Decree to establish and organise ICCC
H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued Emiri Decree No. (1) of 2022 regarding the establishment and organistion of Irthi Contemporary Crafts …
UAE pushes UN on Houthi ‘act of piracy’ after ship hijacking
DANIEL SLIM The UN headquarters building in Manhattan, New York. AFP . The UAE has formally complained to the UN Security Council about an “act of piracy” in which Yemen’ …
UAE’s heart-warming drive for those battling the cold
Winter is the time when the cold really holds one in a vice-like grip. It particularly affects the homeless and the poor. For the well-off and those who can afford warm beds, heaters or even a …
China ready to enhance cooperation with UAE: Chinese vice premier
China stands ready to work with the United Arab Emirates UAE to enhance political mutual trust and strengthen practical cooperation …
Dubai’s policies beckon serial entrepreneurs
Dubai is at the forefront of the future of work and business by defining the shape of professions that will emerge in the post-pandemic era.
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World’s Biggest Crypto Fortune Began With a Friendly Poker Game
With $96 billion, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao is closing in on tech titans including Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Google’s Larry Page and Sergey Brin.
Sharjah saw 596 minor traffic accidents during New Year holidays
The Joint Surveying Committee for Minor Traffic Accidents in Sharjah, formed by the Sharjah Police General Command, in cooperation with Rafid Automotive Solutions, has announced that it received …
Narratives of the Place: Sharjah’s rich history to be presented at Al Majaz Amphitheatre show
Narratives of the place, which narrates the history of the emirate and its extraordinary journey and accomplishments over the past 50 years, will be held on January 25-26 and 28-29 at Al Majaz …
UAE convenes world leaders from policy, business and industry to take climate action and accelerate sustainable development
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2022 taking place from 15 – 19 January, will convene global leaders, including heads of state, policy makers, and international business leaders, as the United …
Tadhg O’Shea rides double at Abu Dhabi to reclaim four-win lead in UAE Jockey title race
Tadhg O’Shea’s bid for an unprecedented 10th UAE Jockey’s Championship title received a boost on Monday after he rode a double at Abu Dhabi to reclaim a four-win lead over nearest challenger Antonio …
Dakar Winner Sam Sunderland Rips Across Dubai On KTM Dirt Bike
Prior to traveling to Saudi Arabia for the legendary race, number 3 apparently had to wrap up his pre-season training in Dubai with an exercise of the utmost importance—a photoshoot. At the behest of …
How Dubai is helping to drive the business travel recovery
Already an established centre of commerce, Dubai is experiencing a surge in business travel due to Expo 2020 Dubai. Ever since the first World Expo, London’s Great Exhibition in 1851, the fair has …
Strong recovery in Dubai rental market
Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) remained the most popular destination for rental properties in Dubai’s affordable housing segment during 2021, according to Zoom Property Insights.
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