The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has given the green light to a new digital banking platform known as “Wio” and backed by state holding company ADQ. The bank will soon launch a beta …
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UAE sees 1,395 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced 2,084 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 847,142. The Ministry stressed in a statement on Tuesday …
Ultramarathon runners take part in 50km race around Expo 2020 Dubai Lake – in pictures
Some of the world’s top desert ultramarathoners gathered in Dubai on Saturday for the Al Marmoom Ultramarathon. Taking place in the dunes of the Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve, the race …
Duo Khushboo Khan, Nishant Malkhani are ready to charm their fans with a music video shot in Dubai
utm_medium=copy_link) Khushboo Khan, actress and supermodel, will take her fans to a different world with her international music video to be released on the well-known Dubai-based YouTube channel …
Expo 2020 Dubai: Technology minister visits Micronesia, Lesotho pavilions
Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Technology, reviews latest trends Sara Al Amiri visits Kingdom of Lesotho Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai Image Credit: WAM Dubai: Sarah Al Amiri …
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Abu Dhabi’s mangrove sanctuary plants 350,000 seedlings towards one million goal
Around 350,000 mangrove seedlings have been planted on Abu Dhabi’s Jubail Island as part of an initiative to enhance the beauty spot by adding one million trees. These are now part of the sprawling …
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UAE – Competitions, books market: Top 5 things to look forward to at Sharjah Heritage Days
Organized by the Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH), the event will take place from March 10 – 28 under the slogan ‘The Heritage and the Future’, authorities revealed during a press conference …
Despite LGBTQ+ theme, ‘Badhaai Do’ to release in UAE, barring Sharjah
The movie, however, will not be screened in Sharjah. After receiving the Censor certificate, the film will be screened in only night shows in UAE for persons above 21 years of age. Earlier, when …
UAE – 19th edition of Sharjah Heritage Days to take place in March
SHARJAH, 12th February, 2022 (WAM) — The 19th edition of the annual Sharjah Heritage Days festival will take place from 10th – 28th March 2022 under the slogan ‘The Heritage and the Future …
From the Editors: Sharjah Heritage Days is an annual refresher on the value of culture
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Club World Cup: Al Ahly praise Abu Dhabi Cricket facilities ahead of Al Hilal clash
African champions Al Ahly have praised Abu Dhabi Cricket’s “outstanding” facilities as they prepare to face Asian Champions League holders Al Hilal in the Fifa Club World Cup third-place playoff on …
Abu Dhabi’s IHC to list Pure Health by third quarter: CEO
DUBAI- Abu Dhabi conglomerate International Holding Co (IHC) IHC.AD plans to list its Pure Health business late in the second quarter of this year or early in the third, IHC’s chief executive said on …
ADQ ties up with Abu Dhabi entities to set up digital banking platform
ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company, has announced the Central Bank of the UAE has granted an in-principle approval to launch a new digital banking platform, which will be called …
UAE nationals told to postpone travel to Ukraine
UAE Embassy in Ukraine tweets advisory for “the present time” Kiev: The UAE Embassy in Ukraine Kyiv (also spelled Kiev) on Saturday called on UAE nationals to postpone travel to Ukraine “at …
Video: New film reveals behind-the-scene stories of how Dubai schools coped with COVID-19
20-minute release by KHDA features insights by parents, students, teachers and officials Dubai: A new video series exploring behind-the-scenes stories of how Dubai’s schools came together during …
Dubai: Meet Safia Mohammed Alshehi, the voice of Expo 2020
The moment you enter Expo 2020 Dubai, you are greeted by an automated voice saying ‘Hayakkum’. The voice belongs to Safia Safia Mohammed Alshehi, a household name for Emirati and Arab residents in …
Middle East’s top business aviation show to be held in Dubai in 2022 amid recovery
The MEBAA Show, one of the top business aviation events in the Middle East, will be held in Dubai this year as the travel industry continues to recover from the coronavirus pandemic-induced slowdown …