A new decree issued in Sharjah mandates the public prosecution to try all reconciliation means before a family dispute is referred to the courts. His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, …
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Special recognition for UAE frontliners who died battling Covid-19
The UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has ordered that ‘Heroes of Humanity’ medals be awarded to those who lost lives while battling the Covid-19 pandemic. The honour is …
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How the UAE weaponised western fears of Islam to crush dissent
Abu Dhabi has capitalised on orientalist fears in the West to stigmatise “Islamism” as a catch-all phrase encompassing any form of extremist ideology coming out of Islam …
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EXCLUSIVE: Iran tells MBZ it will hit UAE in response to a US attack
Threat given to Mohammed bin Zayed directly, hours before Emirati statement condemning assassination of nuclear scientist …
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Lunar eclipse: Can you see it in the UAE today?
4. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth comes in between the Moon and Sun while a solar eclipse occurs when the moon gets between Earth and the sun. 5. While the eclipse will not be seen in the UAE …
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UAE- REVIEW: Apple iPhone 12 mini
Oh no, we’re not done yet. After running through three of the iPhone 12 quartet, it seems fitting that we’d like to end the 2020 cycle on a big note… with the smallest of the lot.
When it …
Gitex 2020: UAE to host Israeli tech delegation
The UAE will host the first Israeli technology delegation to the country at the upcoming 40th edition of Gitex Technology Week. The first major global on-ground tech event of the year will take place …
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Amazon invests in delivery infrastructure, employees, and technology to meet growing demand in the UAE for White Friday
For its flagship event White Friday, Amazon said that it has invested in strengthening its operations in the UAE to ensure a smarter, faster, and more consistent experience for its …
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Arada unveils revamped Madar at Sharjah lifestyle project
UAE’s newest developer Arada has revealed a revamped Madar at Aljada, the new family entertainment complex based in the heart of Sharjah’s largest lifestyle megaproject, in time for safe and socially …
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AquaChemie begins construction on $40m petrochemical terminal at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai
Regional chemical distributor, AquaChemie Middle East, part of the UAE-based AquaChemie Group has begun construction on its new $40m petrochemical terminal in DP World’s Jebel Ali Port in Dubai.
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Emirates NBD Debuts Omnichannel Corporate Banking Program
Digital banking firm Emirates National Bank Dubai (Emirates NBD) has rolled out its new businessONLINE platform, a new omnichannel platform for small businesses, a report from NSBanking.com says. The …
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UAE, Saudi Arabia progress with common digital currency for central banks
During the trial period, the Wholesale CBDC was only used by the central banks and banks participating in the initiative as a settlement unit for domestic as well as cross-border commercial bank …
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Exclusive: Abu Dhabi wealth fund in talks with KKR over Italian grid deal – sources
ROME (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi’s biggest sovereign fund is in talks with U.S. firm KKR to invest in Telecom Italia’s (TIM) last-mile network in a deal that has drawn scrutiny from Italy’s …
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Abu Dhabi’s non-oil exports, re-exports jump 62.5% between June-August 2020: ADDED
ABU DHABI – Abu Dhabi’s non-oil exports and re-exports reached AED32.8 billion between June and August 2020, up 62.5 percent compared to AED20.2 billion recorded between March and May this year, a …
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National Day traffic alert: Trucks banned in Abu Dhabi island
Trucks are banned from entering Abu Dhabi island on Wednesday, December 2, when the UAE marks its 49th National Day. According to the emirate’s Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), trucks are also not …
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Abu Dhabi’s ADES inks MoU to retrofit SEHA healthcare facilities
ADES aims to make energy-efficient modifications to SEHA’s healthcare facilities to reduce power and water consumption …
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UAE National Day 2020: Seeds of the Union live on TV and online from 6.15pm on December 2
Abu Dhabi: The much-awaited Seeds of the Union show, to celebrate the UAE’s 49th National Day, will be broadcast live on a number of television channels and will be streamed online as well from 6.15pm …
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