Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Wednesday on optimism around China scrapping most of its stringent COVID-19 curbs, although rising infections in the country capped gains.
DCC to embed cloud computing services across business industries
Dubai Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of the Cloud Computing Business Group, connecting companies within the sector to encourage productive dialogue on ways to propel …
Arada completes all units at Nest complex in Sharjah’s Aljada
Arada has completed Nest, a premium purpose-built housing cluster based in Aljada community in Sharjah. The Dhs700 million Nest complex features 2,473 fully furnished dormitories …
Sharjah-based TBHF’s debut film ‘The Neighbourhood Storyteller’ wins five awards
Amongst the global awards the film won are the ‘Women in Film Award’ at the World Premiere in Telluride’s Mountainfilm Festival; ‘Best Human Rights Award’ at the Toronto International Women’s Film …
Man praised for setting up barriers on flood-damaged road in Sharjah
Provided by The National Abdelaziz Abdelhameed was honoured by Brig Abdullah Mubarak, deputy director of Sharjah Police. Photo: Sharjah Police . A man who erected makeshift bar …
Egyptian-American activist arrives in US after release from UAE custody
While in detention, rights groups feared he would be extradited to Egypt and face imprisonment and torture after calling for protests …
Dar Al Arkan to proceed with Dubai Unit’s IPO in London Exchange, listing expected in Q1 2023
Logo of Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Co. Dar Al Arkan Real Estate Development Co. announced its intention to pursue a separate direct …
Dubai Shopping Festival: Shop and win prizes worth Dh250,000
Dubai’s residents and visitors can win up to Dh250,000 in prizes as part of Dubai Shopping Festival 2022’s ‘Shop & Win’ raffle promotion. The Deira Enrichment Project (DEP), a project by Ithra Dubai …
UAE: Residents warned to regularly sanitise smartphones, smartwatches to avoid spread of disease
Wearable devices are a breeding ground for pathogens, warn experts, with research indicating that hand hygiene practices are negated if these remain unsanitised …
UAE: Residents to pay more for credit cards, loans in 2023 as interest rates set to rise
People looking to buy property may want to consider choosing fixed home loans for the next year to maintain a stable monthly payment …
UAE-Pakistan travel: Embassy issues advisory to passengers on validity of MRP passports
Pakistan Embassy in the UAE on Thursday said the validity of machine readable passports (MRPs) can only be extended up to 20 days for people travelling to ..
Dubai court rules Sanjay Shah can be extradited to Denmark over $1.7 billion tax fraud
Provided by The National Sanjay Shah – in his Dubai home in 2017 – is accused of defrauding the Danish state of $1.7 billion. Antonie Robertson / The National . A Dubai cou …
Ewec raises contribution of clean energy to 60% of its power output
Emirates Water and Electricity Company, known as Ewec, has said clean energy now accounts for more than 60 per cent of the total power it generates, in line with the UAE’s drive to become net zero by …
‘Absolute disaster’: Passengers left livid after Christmas Day ‘ruined’ on P&O cruise
Customers onboard a P&O cruise say their Christmas has been ruined after a disastrous stay on The Arvia cruise ship, which was making its maiden voyage. The captain of the ship apologised to those who …
Adopting advanced technology, innovation top priority of government: Al Olama
The UAE leadership believes in adopting advanced technology to explore futuristic approaches, says Omar Sultan Al Olama …
From Jan 2, UAE has a new leave policy for govt employees looking to start a business
The leave must be granted by the head of the federal agency for which the person works and may be coupled with unpaid extended leave and yearly holidays.
Dubai New Year’s Eve: road closures, metro timings, traffic plan revealed
All you need to know about public transport, traffic, road closures and commuting on December 31 Dubai New Year’s Eve: road closures, metro timings, traffic plan revealed Burj Khalifa, Burj Khalifa …