On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the UAE Ministry of Education officially approved the schedules for the first-term exams for grades 3 to 12 in government schools and private schools that follow the …
Sewage Fees in Dubai to Rise for the First Time in 10 Years
Dubai Municipality has revealed a revised sewage system fee structure, marking the first change in a decade. The new fees will be implemented gradually over the next three years, affecting both …
Adnoc and Middle East technology player poised to scale up promising initiative to turn carbon dioxide into rock
Adnoc plans to spend up to $23 billion on multiple low-carbon projects in Abu Dhabi, aimed at lowering its carbon footprint across the oil and gas value chain …
Technology ‘helps drive booming sales’ in UAE real estate
Real estate agents can provide personalised and automated customer communication support, resulting in enhanced customer engagement and improved sales performance …
Crypto Content Creator Campus 2024 in Dubai addresses $525bn opportunity
Dubai will host the 2024 Crypto Content Creator Campus (CCCC). The event brings together leaders in media and crypto as they look to shape the future of the content creator economy and the two-day …
UAE weather: Temperatures dip as red, yellow alerts issued for fog
The day will be fair in general and partly cloudy at times, the National Centre of Meteorology has said. Light to moderate winds will blow, freshening at times. Authorities have issued a red and …
UAE’s debt capital markets demonstrated robust growth with a 13.1% YoY increase: Fitch Ratings
DUBAI: Bashar Al Natoor, Managing Director & Global Head of Islamic Finance at Fitch Ratings, stated that the UAE’s debt capital markets (DCMs) have demonstrated robust growth with a 13.1 percent year …
BNZ acquires BlinkPay, set to pour ‘heaps’ into open banking
BNZ has acquired open banking fintech startup BlinkPay for an undisclosed amount, but which co-founder Adrian Smith has called “heaps”. Existing shareholders, including Smith and his late co-founder …
Chefs in Dubai Are Putting Regional Flavors Back on the Menu
In Dubai, ambitious chefs are fusing their personal stories with regional influences, forging a new vision for fine dining in their city.
‘Have no fear’: Abu Dhabi Police follow drivers to reward safe driving, not issue fines
Motorists are often confused when stopped by the Traffic Happiness Patrol, as their vehicle looks nothing like a typical police car …
UAE: Rare 17th-century carpets worth Dh1.84 billion will be displayed in Ras Al Khaimah
Ghanbarinia said they operate in 31 countries and has been in the UAE for over 40 years. Their collection includes 17th-century masterpieces and modern designs. “Each carpet is made from natural …
Setting up tent in UAE desert for 5 months: Winter camping season begins
During the cooler season, these desert retreats become a perfect escape for family and individuals to unwind and celebrate tradition …
Your Guide to Sharjah International Book Fair 2023
The Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is one of the largest and most anticipated book fairs in the world. It is held annually in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and features a wide range of …
Mobily in deal to lay Saudi’s first underwater cable in Red Sea
Leading Saudi telecom services operator Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) said it has signed a cooperation agreement with Telecom Egypt to establish the first Saudi-owned submarine cable connecting the kingdom …
Tax expansion, reforms key priorities for GCC, says IMF
Diversifying revenue sources and implementing tax reforms through taxes “remain key priorities” for the oil-exporting Gulf countries, the International Monetary Fund said.“For the GCC, continuing to …
Dubai Customs And DP World Sign Agreement To Accelerate Digital Transformation Across Trade And Logistics
The MoU seeks to develop and improve digital trade and logistics solutions in Dubai by further transforming existing customs systems in partnership with DP World and building up on innovation …
Dubai Customs, DP World to hasten digital transformation
The deal seeks to develop and improve digital trade and logistics solutions in Dubai by further transforming existing customs systems in partnership with DP World …