UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a fraternal consultative meeting with regional leaders on Wednesday, January 18. Sheikh Mohamed held the meeting with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of …
UAE: Decree issued to regulate trade of recycled plastic water bottles
Announced at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2023, the new ministerial decision contributes to the UAE’s commitment to preserving resources and supporting the shift to a circular economy …
UAE Pro League Announces Best Monthly Awards’ Nominees For November-December
ABU DHABI, 18th January, 2023 (WAM) — The UAE Pro League has announced the nominees for the ADNOC Pro League Best monthly awards in the Best …
Did You Hear Beyoncé’s Sound Check In Dubai Ahead Of Atlantis The Royal Gig?
Some lucky Dubai residents enjoyed a sound check Wednesday night where Beyoncé songs blared out ahead of her gig this weekend at the opening of Atlantis The Royal, Palm Jumeirah. As per a report in …
Beyoncé in Dubai: Residents spot singer rehearsing ahead of Atlantis The Royal opening
Posts on social media have emerged thanking Beyoncé for hosting a “garden concert” for Dubai residents Beyoncé in Dubai: Residents spot singer rehearsing ahead of Atlantis The Royal opening Atlantis …
Ethiopia Signs Deal With Masdar For 500MW Solar Plant
The UAE renewable energy company Masdar and Ethiopia have signed an agreement for the joint development of a solar project with a capacity of 500 megawatts, Ethiopia’s prime minister said on Wednesday …
UAE-based BNPL fintech Tabby secures $58mn in Series C round
Tabby, a UAE-based buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) fintech, has raised US$58mn in Series C funding and secured a valuation of nearly US$700mn in the process …
Dubai expansion for Cardiff firm
A Welsh software company is set to open a new base in Dubai early this year following a surge in demand for its products in the Middle East. The expansion has been supported by the Welsh Government.
Online Traffic Fine Payments of Close to 500,000 Were Made in Sharjah
As the police step up efforts to promote smart services, a total of 491 431 traffic transactions were completed online in Sharjah in 2022. The websites and applications of the Sharjah Police and the …
‘Valuable and timely’: Pakistan PM hails UAE’s support during floods
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has called on UAE businessmen to utilise the immense opportunities in Pakistan, which is a market of over 220 millio..
“We Got Funded!”: UAE-Based Fintech Startup Alaan Raises US$4.5 Million
Founded by ex-McKinsey employees Parthi Duraisamy and Karun Kurien in August 2022, Alaan has averaged a monthly growth of 500% since then.
UAE Ambassador wishes good fortune for Chinese New Year
Yet, in spite of the lingering pandemic, the UAE and China have prospered together through our comprehensive strategic partnership, built on the solid foundations of mutual trust and respect. Last …
GCC a ‘bright spot’ for IPOs in 2022; $23bn proceeds
The total number of IPOs from the GCC jumped to 48 issuances in 2022 from 20 issuances in 2021, as per Kamco Invest analysis. Proceeds for 2022 from GCC issuers went up by 3.1x to $23.38 billion from …
UAE rolls over USD 2 billion loans to Pakistan
In a move that would create some much-needed room for Pakistan’s cramped fiscal space, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) on Thursday rolled over their deposit of USD 2 billion with the State …
Beyoncé Was Seemingly Overheard At The Sound Check For Her Upcoming Dubai Concert
Though a tour hasn’t been officially announced, The Sun reported last month that Beyoncé is planning to ban alcohol and drug use for the duration of the tour. “Bey knows the new performances will …
Ethiopia signs deal with UAE’s Masdar for 500 MW solar plant
United Arab Emirates renewable energy company Masdar and Ethiopia have signed an agreement for the joint development of a solar project with a capacity of 500 megawatts, Ethiopia’s prime minister said …
UAE manufacturing firms ‘ahead’ in managing energy use
Many UAE manufacturing facilities are ahead of the game in terms of utilising, monitoring and managing energy, according to a new assessment. The UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology …