Within the framework of its ambitious vision to enhance its financial and banking services, Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) announced the launch of Flexi Deposit, …
Abu Dhabi to enhance position as leading business events destination
Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau (ADCEB), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) …
Labour cases in Abu Dhabi drop by 40% during 2022: Judicial Department
ABU DHABI, 3rd April, 2023 (WAM) — A significant drop by 40 percent has been recorded in labour disputes in Abu Dhabi emirate during 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. This was as a result of …
Sri Lanka coach Jehan Mubarak takes home positives from U19 series defeats in Abu Dhabi
While Sri Lanka cricket continues to rebuild in the post-Mahela Jayawardene-Kumar Sangakkara era, their Under-19 team tour of Abu Dhabi did not provide much evidence that the nation’s prospects are …
In 1982, Vengsarkar Was Deported From UAE After A Remark That Didn’t Amuse The Customs Official
The man got deported from UAE in 1982. No, it is not a joke. Here’s what happened. It was April 1 of all days and the Indian team landed in Dubai for an exhibition match vs Pakistan. In the queue, …
OPEC+ cuts: UAE, Saudi markets feel the bounce, will US investors share the sentiment
Will investors take the move in their stride? Image Credit: AP Dubai: Investors on the UAE and Saudi stock markets sure didn’t wait long to express what they thought of the surprise move by OPEC+ that …
Dubai Police arrest 67 beggars since start of Ramadan
Dubai Police have arrested 67 beggars since the start of Ramadan. As part of its anti-begging campaign, the General Department of Criminal Investigations, in collaboration with the Dubai Police …
Drugs in Dubai: Drones and robot dolphins help Customs make 2,147 seizures last year
Dubai Customs made more than 2,100 drug-related seizures last year, according to a new report. In total, Dubai Customs officials completed 4,235 cases – more than half of which were drug-related.
UAE: 67 beggars arrested since beginning of Ramadan in Dubai
Police urge public not to respond to beggars’ pleas, donate to official charities only Dubai: Dubai Police have arrested 67 beggars since Ramadan started on March 23, it was announced today. As part …
AD Ports completes merger of KEZAD Communities and Al Eskan Al Jamae
AD Ports’ merger of KEZAD Communities and Al Eskan Al Jamae creates Abu Dhabi’s largest integrated staff accommodation companies …
I was a homeless teen who had been kicked out of college – now I drive a flashy Mercedes and run a Dubai business
A DAD-OF FOUR who was homeless and on benefits has transformed his life by starting his own business. Tony Habib King, from Chorlton, Manchester, spearheads his own company, drives flashy cars and …
SCCI, Etisalat Holding collaborate to enhance digital environment & support business community
Discussed ways to boost joint cooperation and leverage the technical and information and communication technology solutions provided by ESH …
SCCI, Etisalat Holding eye closer collaboration
Mohammad Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of the SCCI, and Muammar Al Rukhaimi, CEO of Etisalat Technology Services, attended the meeting. Also present were Abdulaziz Mohammed Shattaf, Assistant …
UAE announces new traffic fines for pedestrian crossing violators
Motorists failing to stop at pedestrian crossings will be detected and fined UAE announces new traffic fines for pedestrian crossing violators AI Radars, Pedestrian crossing violators, traffic fines, …
Scalo Technologies sets up HQ in Dubai
Tech venture company drawn by city’s global connections will invest US$100m in startups over next three to five years …
Brands4u sale comes to Dubai Customs
Brands4u sale opens its doors at the Dubai Customs for the first time ever. It had been in the works for some time now and it had finally taken its shape w..
Dubai’s DMCC reports record Q1 2023 results, sees best first quarter since launch
The rise represents an 8.4 per cent year-on-year increase, and an average annual increase of 13.7 per cent over the last five years …