Dubai’s road network is rapidly expanding as it develops … starting with more roads being paved in different localities. Residential and business areas are being planned or are in various stages of …
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Sharjah Ruler to donate housing grant allocation to Northern Emirates
Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, is to donate the emirate’s share of federal housing loans to the Northern Emirates, to ensure Emirati families are well catered for. Families …
5th Sharjah Masters International Chess Championship concludes
The fifth Sharjah Masters International Chess Championship, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, was a …
UAE new visa rules: Graduate programme launched as student enrolment gain momentum
With the announcement of new visa rules, UAE universities have seen a boom in new student enrolments for the upcoming academic year. This has prompted the launch of a new Graduate Programme offering …
Open source championing technology innovation and accelerating digital transformation in the Middle East
Open source solutions are accelerating the innovation and adoption for cloud, big data and analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain. An agile, …
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How Lebanese-Canadian expat starts waste management business in the UAE
“They both receive allowances that are comparatively lower than what typical kids their age in the UAE get. I believe this will teach them how to live within a budget from an earl …
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Sheikh Sultan says Sharjah to relinquish share in Zayed Housing Programme
Sheikh Sultan said on the ‘Direct Line’ programme broadcasted via Sharjah TV and Sharjah Radio: “The Sharjah Housing Programme, headed by Dr Khalifa Al Tunaiji, will send a …
Sharjah Women’s Sports Club players prove mettle in UAE colours
The Sharjah Women’s Sports Club’s players achieved remarkable success in athletics competitions by winning 8 medals, including two gold, two silver, and four bronze. They made their mark in sprints, …
Single-use plastic ban: 6 types of reusable shopping bags offered by supermarkets in Abu Dhabi
The ban on single-use plastic bags in Abu Dhabi will come into effect on June 1, Wednesday, following the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) announcement.Last week, a group of senior executives from …
US-UAE relationship on solid ground, says top official
The United States relationship with the UAE remains strong, and Washington is committed to the region’s security, said Sean Murphy, Charge D’Affairs of the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi. A visit by the high …
UAE’s Utico hires banks to advise on potential IPO
UAE-based utility Utico has hired banks including Goldman Sachs, HSBC Holdings and Standard Chartered to advise on a potential IPO in Dubai this year, joining a steady stream of companies tapping the …
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Majid-Al-Futtaim Renews its Marketing Proposition with a Community-Focused Approach
With their latest campaign, The Big City Centre Vote, MAF opens the floor to mall visitors, to develop customized solutions catering to their wants and needs.
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MAF: You Can Now Pre-book Your Parking Spot at this Mall
You can now pre-book your parking spot in some Dubai malls online to make sure you don’t waste time looking for parking.Majid Al Futtaim is currently running trials in of a new system in Mall of the E …
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Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center to begin phase 1/2 trial of game-changing multiple sclerosis treatment
Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC), a leading research institute in Abu Dhabi, will begin a ground-breaking clinical trial to help …
Mideast Stocks: Abu Dhabi bourse outperforms Gulf peers ahead of Borouge IPO
Stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday, tracking global shares and oil prices higher, with the Abu Dhabi index outperforming the region ahead of its biggest-ever initial public offering (IPO …
Guide: Road markings to watch out for to avoid a Dh2,000 fine in Abu Dhabi
Lanes that are dedicated for public buses, for example, have the lane marked through a road marking, which reads ‘Bus only’ in Dubai or ‘Bus lane’ in Abu Dhabi. At times, …
Abu Dhabi’s Borouge draws $80 bln in demand for its IPO -sources
DUBAI — Abu Dhabi-based petrochemicals company Borouge has attracted demand of $80 billion for its initial public offering, two sources told Reuters, as retail investors snapped up shares despite …