On the World Statistics Day, which is celebrated around the globe on 20 October 2020 under the theme “Connecting the world with data we can trust”, Duba …
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Sharjah Book Fair: A mix of online, in-person participation
Sharjah: This year’s biggest names virtually attending Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) include American rapper and social media star Prince Ea; Canadian writer Yann Martel, perhaps best …
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5,000 visitors per day limit at socially distanced Sharjah Book Fair
The number of visitors to the Sharjah International Book Fair has been capped at 5,000 per day, organisers announced on Monday. They must register on to be allowed entry. The socially distanced …
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Designing the Store of the Future
Last year alone, the store sold 250,000 pairs of shoes. Rania Masri launched and managed Level Shoes for five years before moving into the role of chief transformation officer for the parent company.
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West Asia Wrap: Winning starts for Al Hilal, Sharjah
Al Hilal SFC enjoyed a perfect start, defeating Al Ain 1-0 as the 2020-21 Saudi Pro League kicked off over the weekend.
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UAE’s economic revival engine shifts to high gear as 15 acts get green light
UAE – The first phase of a pioneering “33-initiative strategy” designed to revive and turbo-charge the UAE’s economic growth received the go-ahead of a high-level interim committee headed by the UAE’s …
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Special: Warm peace between UAE, Israel is good for business
UAE agreement isn’t peace but a business deal don’t know much about the Emirati culture and people. Emiratis would rather negotiate with friends – some say they will only do business with friends.
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Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate Kickstarts Smart City Roadmap Signs MoU with Dubai Municipality
Makani numbering program marks first of Dubai Festival City’s smart city initiatives
Al-Futtaim Group Real Estate and Dubai Municipality today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to install …
Risk of Covid-19 virus spread through frozen food packets is very low in UAE
Allaying such concerns, the Dubai Municipality official said … Dr Srinivas Patnaikuni, specialist gastroenterologist with Prime Medical Centre Burjuman Branch, said: “People should follow proper …
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Only in Dubai: Municipality’s Makani map to provide address for each flat and shop
Imagine drones delivering your online orders at your flat in a Dubai building. The emirate is one step closer to that ambitious vision with the Dubai Municipality coming up with a project to give …
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Frontline heroes can visit Louvre Abu Dhabi Qasr Al Hosn free of charge
From Wednesday onwards, frontline heroes The Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) said it is collaborating with the Frontline Heroes Office to demonstrate gratitude for the …
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Dubai fines, closes 25 food establishments in 45 days for violating COVID-19 rules
Dubai Municipality on Sunday that it has fined and closed 25 food establishments within 45 days from the beginning of September to mid-October due to noncompliance with the precautionary measures for …
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Abu Dhabi issues new rules for water tanker, wastewater services
The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has issued tankering regulations for water and wastewater tanker services to ensure the quality of water supplies, regulate collection and transfer of …
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Scary hit: Sharjah petrol pump crash driver caught after running away
Sharjah: The Sharjah Police have referred the Asian driver who crashed into a petrol station to the Public Prosecution. The motorist, driving at a high speed, veering from its lane on the night of …
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Sharjah petrol pump crash perpetrator referred to Public Prosecution
Sharjah: The Sharjah Police have referred the Asian driver who crashed into a petrol station to the Public Prosecution. The motorist, driving at a high speed, veering from its lane on the night of …
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21,000 fined in Sharjah labour housing areas for flouting Covid-19 rules
The Sharjah Police have recorded more than 21,000 violations of Covid safety rules at labour accommodations in over four months, it was announced on Saturday. The police’s Labour Accommodation …
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CSR Al Ahli Holding Group, UAE Red Crescent launch a fundraising supporting Lebanon after its horrific explosion
The CSR division of Al Ahli Holding Group with the partnership of the Red Crescent, Nomad, the Dubai Outlet Mall and the Golds Gym launched a campaign to support the people of Lebanon after the …
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