Inspectors found the substance in the lining of a woman’s suitcase Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Customs have thwarted an attempt to smuggle 2,051 grams of cocaine after suspecting it in a female …
Sharjah’s new four-day work week improved government performance, reduced accidents by 40%, study finds
Sharjah: Sharjah’s new four-day work week (Monday to Thursday) has positively impacted government work and employee productivity, a new study has found. The study was discussed on Tuesday during a …
Year of discounting ends in Dubai as firms feel inflation sting
While not as intense as in other parts of the world, inflation is percolating in the oil-rich Gulf. The UAE is among countries in the region that set aside billions of dollars in inflation relief Year …
Alain Finance collaborates with Network International for its credit card offerings in the UAE
Network’s established payment infrastructure and value-added revenue-generating and risk management services will help Alain Finance to focus on differentiating itself as a leading digital player in …
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How Middlesex University Dubai’s Accounting and Finance programme gets you closer to ACCA accreditation
Many degree programmes integrate industry qualifications into their curriculum, including Middlesex University Dubai, a 5-star KHDA-accredited British higher education institution in the UAE and Dubai …
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Dubai plans to raise $1bln in Salik IPO – report
The Dubai government is planning to raise $1 billion selling shares in road toll company Salik, with the initial public offering (IPO) taking place as soon as next month, according to a Bloomberg …
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UAE ministry issues resolution on bank guarantees, employees’ protection insurance scheme
A new resolution on bank guarantees and employees’ protection insurance scheme for the private sector was announced on Tuesday. Under the new resolution, establishments may provide a bank guarantee, …
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Sheikh Sultan tells Sharjah universities to give back scholarships to 2,233 students
Sheikh Sultan published photos of his meeting with the administrative body of Khorfakkan University, and he also met with a delegation from the University of Exeter.
4-day workweek in Sharjah: Traffic accidents down 40%, employees’ productivity increases
As the rest of the UAE transitioned into a 4.5-day workweek at the beginning of the year, Sharjah adopted a three-day weekend of Friday, Saturday and Sunday for government staff. A study presented …
Sharjah Asset Management launches new corporate strategy for 2023-25
Sharjah Asset Management Company, investment arm of the Government of Sharjah, on Tuesday announced the new institutional strategic plan for the 2023-25 to promote the economic and social development …
It’s almost time for Vantage Point Sharjah 10
Since it’s had time to evolve into a must-visit exhibition, Vantage Point Sharjah 10 engages visitors with multiple approaches to photography, including photo essays, photo jour …
Lewis Hamilton claims he almost quit F1 after Abu Dhabi GP fiasco: Considered whether I wanted to continue
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has claimed that he was ready to step away from the sport after how things unfolded in the Abu Dhabi GP last year.
6,500 Afghans evacuated to UAE still stuck in limbo awaiting U.S. resettlement
Afghans hoping to come to the U.S. have spent months or close to a year in the United Arab Emirates. But U.S. officials say that not everyone will qualify.
UAE reports 919 new Covid cases, 859 recoveries
The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention has reported 919 Covid-19 cases on August 9. The new cases were detected after 197,921 tests were conducted across the country to screen for the virus. The …
UAE’s gross premium to grow by 5% in 2022: S&P Global Ratings
The country’s GPW will primarily be supported by ongoing infrastructure spending and an expected increase in visitors and residents …
UAE: Gates of some dams to be opened to release excess water after heavy rains
The dams include Wuraya, Shawkah, Buraq, Sifni, Al Ajili, Aswani 1 and Mamdouh. The gates are being opened to relieve the pressure of excess water stored in the dams and as a precautionary step to …
UAE: New Hindu Temple In Dubai’s Jebel Ali Set To Open On Oct 4, Check Out Pictures Here
Dubai’s newest Hindu temple, which will be unveiled in a public ceremony on October 4, and constitutes 16 deities, a knowledge room, is ready for grand opening.