Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday received Filipe Nyusi, President of Mozambique, along with his accompanying delegation at Zabeel Palace in Dubai. The leaders …
Government revenues increased by 26% in 2021: UAE Ministry of Finance
ABU DHABI – The Ministry of Finance (MoF) released today the preliminary government finance statistics data for year 2021, in accordance with the criteria of the Government Finance Statistics Manual …
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UAE digital banking sector eyes higher penetration level
The UAE banking sector, one of the world’s biggest adopters of fintech, is pressing ahead with its digital transformation drive to enable the nation make further strides in digital banking penetration …
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Dubai metro Nol card now accepted on Palm Monorail
The Nol card used to pay for trips on Dubai’s metro, buses and trams will now also work on The Palm Monorail, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said.The monorail is owned by property developer …
Dubai’s leading mall launches digital service enabling purchase through WhatsApp
Available at Mall of the Emirates, the new digital concierge service allows consumers to purchase from all 350 brands through WhatsApp chat Dubai’s leading mall launches digital service enabling …
Abu Dhabi school awarded Guinness World Record for ‘Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Astronauts’
Repton Abu Dhabi had 940 students, teachers and staff participate in the record-breaking event Abu Dhabi school awarded Guinness World Record for ‘Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Astronauts’ …
Top three men at Tokyo Olympics to headline World Triathlon Finals in Abu Dhabi
Tokyo Olympics men’s gold, silver and bronze medallists are set to headline the World Triathlon Championship Finals on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi on November 23-26. Norway’s Kristian Blummenfelt, Briton …
GEMS Education for sale: Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, Aldar explore joint purchase bid
Wealth fund ADQ and real estate developer Aldar Properties PJSC are among those exploring a joint bid for part of private equity-backed GEMS GEMS Education for sale: Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, …
UAE’s total state revenue rose 26% last year, spending up 1%
The United Arab Emirates’ state revenues totalled 463.9 billion dirhams ($126.3 billion) in 2021, up 26% from 2020, state news agency WAM reported on Tuesday, citing the finance ministry. State …
UAE: 3,000 laundry shops closed in crackdown by authorities
Authorities in Sharjah closed down 3,000 laundry shops in various parts of the emirate for failing to follow health and safety standards stipulated by the municipality.Ruqayya Ibrahim, Head of the …
UAE leaders congratulate new UK PM
Britain’s King Charles III appointed Sunak as the second prime minister of his reign, shortly after accepting the resignation of Liz Truss …
UAE President receives President of Gabon
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received today Ali Bongo Ondimba, President of the Republic of Gabon, who is currently on an official visit to the UAE. During the meeting, …
Dubai: Six steal Dh220,000 worth of energy drinks, try to sell them for Dh30,000
A gang of six men are currently facing trial at the Dubai Criminal Court on charges of stealing boxes of energy drinks worth Dh220,000 from a warehouse in ..
Food delivery riders to have dedicated space to rest and refresh at Dubai Healthcare City
A new CSR initiative announced in Dubai is offering food delivery riders a dedicated space to rest and refresh, while also providing them with facilities to charge their mobile phones.The Riders’ …
Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM Pledges To Support Nigerian Woman Illegally Jailed In Dubai
The Nigerian government, through its agency, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has pledged to support Dunchi Lar, a Nigerian woman, who was allegedly illegally jailed for one year in the …
Exgoland: Building on Dubai’s metaverse vision
Metaverse is a game-changer technology with exponential growth potential. Creating new digital experiences allows businesses to immerse their customers in ..
Partial solar eclipse in UAE shows ‘Moon biting the Sun’
“We didn’t want to miss today’s event because we know that the solar eclipse won’t be visible here until 2027.” Loren Boulton was another Dubai resident who came to see the celestial event with her …