The bank aims to support Pakistan’s digital landscape financial inclusion Dubai: Mashreq Bank has acquired a banking licence to commence operations in Pakistan, the lender said on Monday. The licence, …
Manal Ataya Highlights Role Of Sharjah Museums In Promoting Cultural Diplomacy
Cultural diplomacy and the role of Sharjah Museums authority (SMA) in fostering intercultural and interfaith dialogue was the focus of a virtual talk by Manal Ataya, Director-General of SMA, for …
Sharjah launches first paragliding centre
Provided by The National Paraglider Majed Darwish shows his skills during the launch of Sky Adventures, a paragliding centre in Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National . Open to …
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed wants huge Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi
In August 2015, the UAE government had provided land for the temple in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Mohammed was the Crown Prince at that time. He gifted the land for the temple when Prime Minister Narendra Modi …
Abu Dhabi to host major global event on the defence industry next month
Participants will discuss a number of vital topics such as AI, autonomous systems, diversity, inclusion, and emerging technologies in the industry Abu Dhabi to host major global event on the defence …
Everything you need to know about the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship 2023
Now in its 18th year, the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship is the second of four consecutive DP World Tour events in the UAE to start 2023. It forms part of the UAE Swing, and in 2019 was upgraded to the …
Loeb set sights on Abu Dhabi after record-breaking Dakar charge
World Rally-Raid Championship leader Sebastien Loeb has quickly set his sights on next month’s Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge after his record-breaking run with Bahrain Raid Xtreme in the Dakar Rally.
These Shady UAE Donors Gave Millions to Clinton and Trump While the Feds Dozed
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/GettyA note from James Banford:Incredibly, at the same time FBI counterintelligence agents and Secret Service agents were on alert to attempts to interfere in Hillary Clinton’s campaign,
Dubai’s $10 million-plus property sales hit all-time high as millionaires flock to Dubai
Global property consultant Knight Frank said 219 transactions for properties with over $10 million value were made last year as compared to 93 in the previous year …
DFSA releases Business Plan to support Dubai’s growth as a well-regulated and forward-thinking financial services hub
Fadel Al Ali, today announced the publication of the DFSA’s Business Plan for 2023-24. The Business Plan has been developed to foster an enabling environment for firms as Dubai and the UAE continue to …
Dubai’s Emirates boosts China operations as Shanghai, Beijing flights resume
Flights to Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing will be reopened as China eases its Covid-19 restrictions Dubai’s Emirates boosts China operations as Shanghai, Beijing flights resume air travel demand, Air …
Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi appoints veteran hotelier as general manager
Hyatt’s Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi has appointed Dominik Strobel as general manager … Strobel has worked across several Hyatt properties worldwide and started his career two decades ago as the …
Chaebol tycoons facilitate President Yoon’s business agenda
Korea’s chaebol leaders are expected to advance “business diplomacy,” the chief objective of President Yoon Suk Yeol during his eight-day trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Switzerland, …
du and SES Demo First Satellite-enabled 5G Mobile Backhaul Network in the Middle East
SES and du from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), a leading telecom operator in the United Arab Emirates, have successfully demonstrated the first satellite-enabled 5G backhaul in …
UAE’s Sultan Al Jaber says ‘we’re playing catch up to keep 1.5C alive’
We are way off track,” said Dr Al Jaber, who is also the UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology. “We need to go much further and much faster. We’re playing catch-up in our efforts to keep …
Over 100 UAE residents to receive AI training from Samsung
Samsung’s Innovation Campus will feature the firm’s signature AI course in partnership with the UAE’s Office of AI and the National Programme for Coders. Over 100 UAE residents to receive AI training …
Sony’s AI technology set to transform entertainment through its latest products in 2023
Sony Middle East & Africa is leveraging its AI capabilities in the region through innovative products and services acros …