Over the past three years, the contribution of these (CASA) to the total deposit base of UAE banks continued to increase. Banks’ balance sheets have been positioned in a mann …
Dubai Cares’ new framework for global education transformation to have far-reaching impact
Part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, Dubai Cares is also formally associated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications (UNDGC). The entity …
Ariva Set for Major Adoption Following Summit in Dubai
Ariva Set for Major Adoption Following Summit in Dubai Kiel, Germany–(Newsfile Corp. – April 2, 2022) – Fast-growing blockchain protocol Ariva …
Star Tech: Women duo powers e-commerce consultancy for SMEs, family offices in UAE
piece of the puzzle is technology, but there is a lot of groundwork to be done even before one line of code is written,” she added. 1115 Inc has ambitious global expansion plans. “The UAE is home to …
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Dubai promise, delivered: Expo 2020 clocks over 24mln visits
Dubai has drawn to a close, having recorded 24,102,967 visits and welcomed 192 countries. As the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region and the …
Ramadan 2022: Dubai announces revised timings for public parks, attractions
Dubai Municipality has announced a change in timings for public parks and recreational facilities this Ramadan. The updated operating hours are so the public can enjoy “time with families and friends …
UAE welcomes two-month truce in Yemen – state news agency
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has welcomed the announcement of a U.N.-brokered truce in Yemen and the halt of all military operations there and on the Saudi-Yemeni border, …
Competition ‘set to ramp up Dubai’s real estate market’
More than 84% of real estate professionals expect competition within Dubai’s real estate market to ramp up going forward, according to the 2022 EMEA Real Estate Report published by Berkshire Hathaway …
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Sharjah Spring Basketball Camp achieves huge success
Sharjah 24: The Sharjah Sports Council concluded the Basketball Spring Camp, which lasted three days at the Maliha Sports and Cultural Club and involved 30 coaches from various age groups and 100 …
Sharjah Charity International inaugurates Al Mawrada Mosque 2
Sharjah 24: Sharjah Charity International (SCI) inaugurated Al Mawrada 2 Mosque, which was built on an area of 411 square metres at a cost of 2.1 million dirhams, to be ready to receive worshipers …
Ramadan in UAE: Ruler of Fujairah pardons 114 prisoners
Some 114 inmates of different nationalities at Fujiarah’s correctional institutions will be released on the advent of Ramadan under orders from His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Member …
Emirates concludes a stellar six months at Expo 2020 Dubai
Emirates has wrapped up a stellar six months at Expo 2020 Dubai, wowing hundreds of thousands of visitors at it ultra-futuristic Pavilion …
Mashreq Bank names new group technology head
Mashreq Bank, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, has appointed Alexander Raiff as its new group head of technology, transformation and information. A seasoned technology …
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Dubai gold market set for glittering heights
The trade pact, likely to be effective from May 1, has clubbed Indian gold with other items that will attract zero import duty, down from the current level of 5%. But gold producers and retailers that …
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Ramadan in UAE: How the holy month helps Pakistani expat strengthen bonds with his workmates
As security and maintenance in-charge of a multi-storey residential building in Business Bay, Dubai, the Pakistani expatriate has his hands full throughout the fasting month particularly during the …
UAE welcomes announcement of truce in Yemen
The United Arab Emirates welcomed the announcement by Hans Grundberg, Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Yemen, to commence a truce and halt all forms of military operations in …
UAE supports international efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability for the people of Afghanistan
Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, affirmed that the UAE is closely following the difficult humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, noting that the UAE joins the international community in …