The total value of national banks’ assets rose by around 0.7 per cent on a monthly basis in July to Dhs2.8 trillion, up from Dhs2.78 trillion by the end of June 2020.
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UAE aims to boost $6bn space investments with new missions
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum reviews the UAE’s space sector, says plans will open ‘new horizons’ for next generation …
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Jos Buttler and Chris Gayle could be key as Rajasthan Royals face Kings XI Punjab in Sharjah
Read and watch the preview for Indian Premier League 2020 2020 9th Match, Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab only on ESPNcricinfo.com …
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Sharjah’s iconic ‘Flying Saucer’ reopens with an artsy touch
The Flying Saucer, an iconic landmark in Sharjah, has been reopened as an art and community space. It also features a multimedia art installation that references aliens and colonialism. Over the past …
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Sharjah private school pupils to finally return to classrooms on Sunday
Their return had been pushed back twice (by two weeks each time) since the new academic year started on August 30 because of the prevailing “health status” at the time in Sharjah, officials had said.
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More Abu Dhabi court judgments to be published online
More court rulings in Abu Dhabi will be published online in an effort to raise legal awareness and encourage transparency in the capital. On Saturday, Abu Dhabi Judicial Department said it would …
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Abu Dhabi heritage festival to be held with Covid-19 measures in place
Al Dhafra Festival will be held from November 9 to January 29, 2021, in Madinat Zayed A two-month festival that celebrates local heritage will be held in Abu Dhabi emirate with safety measures in …
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Abu Dhabi-Korea Healthcare Week to be held in October
We are holding virtual meetings to sign agreements and extending bridges using modern technologies: Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry …
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UAE suspended from equestrian competitions for breaking rules
UAE suspended across all FEI disciplines until new year and endurance events until end of March for circumventing rules.
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U.S. IPO Week Ahead: Palantir And Asana Direct-List In 9-IPO Week With Tech, Sports, And Avocados
Nine IPOs and two direct listings are scheduled to go public in the week ahead. The diverse group includes three foreign tech issuers, two biotechs, two US tech unicorns, a sporting goods retailer, an …
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DIFC FinTech Hive rolls out AccelerateHer programme to back women in finance sector
Dubai International Financial Centre’s FinTech Hive, the region’s first and largest financial technology accelerator, has begun the second edition of its career mentorship programme aimed at …
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Property of the week UK: £35m Kensington property from Dubai Luxury Hotel designers
The property dates back to the early 20th century and has been completely redesigned by 1508, the London architectural firm behind the Dubai Luxury Hotel and No.1 Grosvenor Square, to name but two of …
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First look: Sharjah’s Flying Saucer reopens to the public as art space – in pictures
Constructed in the late 1970s, the building has become a landmark for the emirate and will now become an arts and community space Opening in 1978, Sharjah’s Flying Saucer has lived many lives over …
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UAE’s Jafza and Israeli Chambers of Commerce sign agreement to promote trade
The pact follows the normalisation of ties between the UAE and Israel that has led to a series of agreements being announced by companies in the two countries …
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Sharjah students get e-book on COVID-19 safety as they return to class after six months
With proper knowledge and preparedness, we can achieve a smooth transition for all families as children return to the classrooms, wh …
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Over 300 pedestrians involved in run-over accidents in Abu Dhabi last year
More than 300 pedestrians had been involved in run-over accidents in Abu Dhabi last year because drivers failed to slow down at crossings, police said. The Abu Dhabi Police said as many as 15,588 …
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Palestinian leader Abbas hits out at US deals; UAE says it expected initial negative reaction
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday took to the U.N. to again reject the U.S. plan for peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians, while also slamming the recent U.S.-brokered deals …
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