UAE Banks Federation, the unified representative and voice of UAE banks, organised a webinar on digital banking and financial technology on the 19th of October 2022 in collaboration with RFI Global, …
iFX EXPO brings the fintech community together for its 2023 Dubai edition
Now home to the iFX EXPO for the third consecutive year, the city has emerged as a beacon for fintech collaboration in the Middle East .
The BIBF takes part in a panel at GITEX Dubai 2022 titled “FinTech in Bahrain”
BIBF’s ultimate objective is to increase public awareness of digital transformation and financial technology Training programmes in Cybersecurity, Coding, FinTech, and Blockchain Launching the …
Austrian chancellor aims to secure more gas from UAE on trip to Abu Dhabi
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer will seek to secure more natural gas supplies from the United Arab Emirates during a visit to Abu Dhabi this week aimed at reducing his country’s heavy energy …
New French Trade & Invest Commissioner to the UAE and Regional Director to spearhead Business France’s agency in the Middle East
Located in the regional headquarter of Business France Middle East based in Dubai, he will be covering 12 countries: GCC, Turkey, Egypt, Pakistan, Iraq, but also Jordan & Lebanon through local partner …
Dubai International Financial Centre launches programme with Global Ethical Finance Initiative aligning with the UAE’s COP28 Agenda
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, on Monday announ..
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Empower to sell 10pc stake, list on Dubai Financial Market
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has announced its intention to proceed with an initial public offering (IPO) and to list a portion of its ordinary shares for trading on the …
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Sharjah Police arrest Arab within five hours in hit-and-run incident
The culprit ran over an Arab in his thirties, killing him on the spot before running away. The operations room received a report at 3pm on Sunday that a run-over accident took place on Al Taawun …
Diwali in UAE: Consulate General of India hosts celebration, says diaspora are permanent ambassadors
On the Indian festival of Diwali, the Consul General of India hosted a lavish dinner reception with dignitaries. Dr Aman Puri, consul-general of India, quoted Prime Minister Modi during the …
Diwali in UAE: Residents take a day off, gear up to celebrate this evening
This is the first year since the majority of the Covid-19 restrictions in the country have been lifted, with families resuming gatherings in full swing …
UAE’s fight against financial crime in focus at Mena Regulatory Summit
The latest developments in the UAE’s fight against financial crime are set to be discussed at the 14th Mena Regulatory Summit in Abu Dhabi. The event, which takes place on Tuesday at the Four Seasons …
UAE reports 334 Covid-19 cases
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Monday reported 334 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 307 recoveries and no deaths. Total active cases stand at 18,805. The new cases were …
World Cup football fans set to watch matches in style on Dubai superyachts
Scooping up some gold ice cream and sipping on champagne aboard a superyacht, Dubai resident Zubin Doshn expects to watch Qatar World Cup matches in style. With hundreds of thousands of fans flocking …
FG Pledges Support For Nigerian Lady Jailed In Dubai
The Federal Government, through its agency, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has pledged to support Dunchi Lar, a Nigerian lady who was jailed for one year in the United Arab Emirates.
Dubai’s DEWA plans to pay one-time special dividend
This one-time special dividend is intended to be an additional payment to shareholders over DEWA’s stated annual dividend policy …
Thrilling qualifiers kick off Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Challenge in Dubai
The International Volleyball Federation is organizing the tournament with the support of the Dubai Sports Council and in collaboration with the Emirates Volleyball Association.
Craig David among artist line-up at Emirates Dubai 7s weekend
The Emirates Dubai 7s, part of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, will host an entertaining line-up of international musical artists and DJs at the festiv..