The Sharjah Baby Friendly Office, SBFO, has released a short film to celebrate the first anniversary of the emirate being named a ‘Child Friendly City’ by the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF. The film was …
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How the Dubai 2020 legacy will change your business in the UAE
Since the first ever World Expo over 150 years ago, the events have been ‘wowing’ visitors every five years or so by showcasing the latest and greatest feats of human ingenuity. However …
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Dubai Chamber seminar sheds light on Dubai volunteering law
Dr. Belaid Rettab, Senior Director, Economic Research and Sustainable Business Development Sector, Dubai Chamber, said there has been heightened interest and more participation in volunteering …
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Indo–UAE Business & Social Forum 2018–19
Indo–UAE Business & Social Forum 2018–19 & 5th Edition – World’s Greatest Brands & Leaders 2018–19 held at J W Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai on 1st May 2019 was a magnificent event highlighted by the …
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UAE and Uzbekistan activate strategic partnership agreement
The UAE has held a leading position in the Arab world for ease of doing business over the past six years. Drawing on the country’s successful experience, His Excellency Abdulla Nasser Lootah, Director …
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Dubai recruitment exec unfazed by construction, travel jobs slump
executive director at Dubai-based recruitment firm Nadia Global Group, said replacement hires rather than new hires were being seen in construction while he added that local airlines have shed jobs …
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Sharjah Biennial breaks barriers of perception
… 14th edition of Sharjah Biennial (SB14), held in the city of Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates, three curators teamed up to explore the purpose of producing art in an era when fake news is …
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Autistic teen from Sharjah scores 94.2% in CBSE grade 10 exams
Aman Maqbool Ahmed, an autistic child from DPS school in Sharjah who scored 94.2 percent in the grade 10 CBSE exams being helped by teacher Nasreen Bahar. Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News Image …
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Dubai issues 60% more business licences in April
Dubai issued more than 2,800 new business licences in April, up 60 per cent year-on-year, as the UAE announces a series of reforms to improve the ease of doing business, create jobs and attract …
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Next-level Dubai: How the city’s tourist attractions are raising the futuristic bar
“Anything you want, Dubai has,” she says. “You’ll be fascinated by the city’s ambition to be on the top lists of the world’s technology, infrastructure, business, art and tourism.” Raising the bar is …
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Sharjah Ruler visits Turin’s museums
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, visited several museums in Turin, Italy, on Saturday. These included the Royal Museums in Turin and …
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Indian national hits jackpot in raffle draw in Abu Dhabi, wins $4 million
An Indian national in UAE on Friday hit a jackpot by winning a whopping dirham 15 million ($4 million) in a raffle draw in Abu Dhabi. The man named Shojith KS, who lives in Sharjah, won at the Abu …
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Smart Dubai to get employee flight discounts under Emirates agreement
Emirates Airline recently signed agreeemnt with Smart Dubai to offer special flight discounts to Smart Dubai employees. Reportedly, Emirates will also support Smart Dubai with its travel requirements …
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Video: Dubai opens UAE’s first floating marine transport station
“The RTA plan envisages the construction of seven new marine transport stations at the Business Bay, Dubai Water Canal and coastal areas over the next couple of years, which will bring the total …
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Sharjah Ruler receives honorary doctorate from Turin
Turin: His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Turin, Italy, and the …
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Sharjah Police unveil device detecting noise caused by vehicles
Maj. Gen. Saif Al Zarri Al Shamsi, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, has unveiled a noise detector that is customised to track vehicles that create noise and cause disturbance in the residential …
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UAE implements plan to offer five-year visas to entrepreneurs
The move is part of the UAE’s aim to enhance the ease of doing business in the country. The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship will be in charge of issuing the residency visas while HUB71 …
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