Five children of female inmates have been enrolled in private schools under an initiative by Dubai Police, Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and businesswoman Salma Khan. Major General …
Dubai’s Emaar considers sale of e-commerce business Namshi -sources
DUBAI, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Dubai’s Emaar (EMAR.DU) is weighing options to sell fashion e-commerce business Namshi that may include a listing abroad via a SPAC, three sources familiar with the matter …
Dubai: Gang of six jailed for forcing 16-year-old orphan into prostitution
Six Asians were sentenced to jail terms of up to 10 years in Dubai for illegally bringing in a 16-year-old orphan girl and forcing her into prostitution. Three of them shall be imprisoned for 10 years …
Expo 2020 Dubai’s Beneath the Blue journey: What’s in store for visitors
With the future of our oceans at the forefront of concern around the environmental damage our world is currently facing, Expo 2020 Dubai’s Beneath the Blue journey illustrates new approaches that put …
Sharjah Sustainable City pioneers energy storage solutions for residential community
Battery storage initiatives follows an MoU signed between SEE Institute and Hager Group, an international company specialised in renewable energy storage . Sharjah Sustainable City pioneers energy …
Sharjah ready to open land ports between UAE and Oman
The Organizational Committee of Ports and Border Points in Sharjah announced its readiness to open the land ports between the UAE and Oman, which is set to take effect on September 1. The committee …
Covid-19 in Abu Dhabi: 20 daily tasks for parents to ensure kids’ safety on school campus
The Emirates Schools Establishment has assigned 20 daily tasks to parents to ensure the safety of their children during their stay at school for physical learning in the new academic year, which began …
World’s best startups to join ADGM’s Fintech Abu Dhabi Festival
Dubai: Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) said that 90 startups have confirmed for the Fintech Abu Dhabi Festival 2021. This follows an extensive search between June to October in more than 50 countries …
Coronavirus: UAE reports 996 Covid-19 cases, 1,515 recoveries, 2 deaths
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Tuesday reported 996 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 1,515 recoveries and 2 deaths.A slew of updates on the travel front has brought relief …
Dubai Police, KHDA and philanthropist enrol five children of inmates into regular school
Dubai: As part of their humanitarian and community efforts, the Dubai Police, in cooperation with Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and businesswoman Salma Khan, have enrolled five …
Dubai Islamic Bank plans to sell dollar-denominated $500m sukuk
Dubai: Dubai Islamic Bank, the UAE’s largest Islamic lender, is planning to soon sell US dollar-denominated senior sukuk, or Islamic bonds. Banks have already been hired for the deal, which is …
Atlantis, Dubai receives global zoos & aquariums membership
Atlantis, Dubai has announced that the resort has acquired membership of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), an alliance of regional associations and national federations dedicated to …
First Abu Dhabi Bank expected to sell 2$344.38mln in 5-year bonds – document
DUBAI – First Abu Dhabi Bank is expected to sell 250 million pounds ($344.38 million) in five-year bonds, a document showed on Tuesday. FAB, HSBC, Standard Chartered and TD Securities are arranging …
ADNOC awards exploration rights for Abu Dhabi’s offshore block 5 to Pakistani consortium
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced the signing of an exploration concession agreement, awarding the exploration rights for Abu Dhabi’s Offshore Block 5 to a consortium of four …
UAE 50: Residents invited to write a letter to their future selves
Your letters, which can be in written format, video or images will be published on the official Year of the 50th website… The UAE celebrates its 50th golden jubilee this year. As part of the massive …
Dubai: Global Village VIP packs to go on sale this weekend
Highly popular with fans of the multicultural destination, they have been known to sell out in record time in previous years.
Dubai to increase public bus passenger capacity to 80% from September 1
Dubai: The number of passengers allowed in public buses in Dubai will be increased up to 80 per cent of bus capacity starting from Wednesday, September 1, the (RTA) has confirmed “With the relaxation …