By automating meter readings, DEWA empowers its customers with information on their usage patterns; allowing them to effectively manage their electricity and water usage …
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UAE – 4th Emirati-French Business Engagement Summit opens
Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opened the 4th Emirati-French Business Engagement Summit held under the theme …
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‘Spectacular’ Dubai Property Bounce Likely to Continue, Knight Frank Says
Dubai’s luxury home market should keep growing after a “spectacular turnaround” in 2021 fueled by the city’s recovery from the pandemic and openness to wealthy foreigners, according to Knight Frank.
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UAE Cabinet adopts policies to protect labour rights, spur Emiratisation
The UAE Cabinet approved a policy to support Emiratisation goals and plans of private sector companies, providing additional incentives for companies supporting Emiratisation, and consolidating the …
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Top UAE banks set to see profitability return to pre-pandemic levels
Growth in net interest income will drive profitability to pre-pandemic levels at the largest UAE banks in the next 12-18 months, according to a report by Moody’s Investors Service. The growth in net …
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UAE – FAB shareholders approve dividends of AED7.64 bn for 2021
Owners of FAB shares registered on Thursday 10 March, 2022 (i.e. buyers on 08 March, 2022) are entitled to the dividends. All items on the agenda were discussed and approved, including FAB’s financial …
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ADIB Banking Academy Empowers UAE National Talent Through Specialised Leadership Programmes ‘Tamkeen and Qiyadat’
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, announced the launch of its flagship leadership training programmes Tamkeen and …
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How UAE is fast becoming an ideal hotspot for blockchain startups
The UAE has come a long way to successfully provide a business-friendly and healthy environment for crypto and blockchain-based businesses. The tax-free business environment accompanied by innovative …
UAE – Consultative Council of Sharjah briefed on Investors Services Center
SHARJAH, 28th February, 2022 (WAM) — A delegation from the Financial, Economic and Industrial Affairs Committee of the Consultative Council of Sharjah recently visited Sharjah Investors Services …
Abu Dhabi revises cost of PCR test to Dhs40 across the emirate
Abu Dhabi has revised the cost of PCR tests to Dhs40 across all medical facilities in the emirate. The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi took to Twitter to inform that the directive is effective from …
Abu Dhabi satellite solutions company YahSat delivers its best year ever, with net profit at Dh256.2m
According to Ali Al Hashemi, Group CEO, “After a successful listing on ADX in July 2021, Yahsat continued to deliver …
Abu Dhabi revises PCR test cost to Dh40 at all medical facilities in the emirate
Decision effective from today, March 1, as announced by the DoH Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has reduced the cost of PCR tests at healthcare facilities across the emirate to Dh40. The cost has been revised by …
UAE – Abu Dhabi Judicial Department convenes international forum on civil marriage, divorce procedures
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has organised a remote international forum, entitled ‘Lights on the International Law on Civil Marriage and the Best Interest of the Family and Foreigners in …
Abu Dhabi lowers price of PCR tests to Dh40
The cost of PCR testing has been reduced to Dh40 across Abu Dhabi. The Department of Health Abu Dhabi announced the news on its Instagram page, saying the decision was effective from March 1. The …
UAE: Injured expat rescued after fall from Ras Al Khaimah mountain
Rescue took eight hours due to rugged and hard-to-reach accident site Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Civil Defence rescued a 28-year-old Arab man who sustained fractures in his shoulder after he fell …
UAE cabinet approves housing loans budget of Dhs12bn for Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme
The cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met at Expo 2020 Dubai.
UAE – WAM delegation accelerates cooperation with US media institutions, think-tanks
A delegation from the Emirates News Agency (WAM), headed by Mohammed Jalal Al Rayssi, Director-General of WAM, discussed enhancing media cooperation and news exchange with several US media …