A new amendment introduced to the UAE labour law specifies heftier penalties for fake Emiratisation, a legal expert has said. Announced earlier this week, ranging from Dh100,000 to Dh1 million for …
‘We don’t need more concrete’: A new village in Tanzania will use a 3D printer and soil to build its community
A new village in Tanzania will go back to the future by using soil and a 3D printer to create its community center.
‘If we want to make the telecom sector competitive, we must act now’
Jabbor Kayumov, chief executive officer and managing director of Ncell, brings with him over 20 years of experience in senior management roles in the telecommunications industry worldwide. Kayumov has …
Abu Dhabi: 5 devices installed to scan containers, trucks at sea ports
Each device can handle up to 120 trucks per hour, all connected to a control room for continuous monitoring of operations …
SFD, ARADO launch 3rd edition of Sharjah Award for Public Finance
The Sharjah Finance Department (SFD), in collaboration with the Arab Administrative Development Organization (ARADO) (affiliated with the Arab League), launched the third edition of the Sharjah Award …
Etihad announces Abu Dhabi to Mumbai with A380 plane
Etihad Airways will fly its Airbus A380 to from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai for a special four-month period, as it celebrates 20 years of UAE-India flights.
Abu Dhabi SWS consortium lands $1bn Uzbek wastewater plant deal
A strategic consortium – comprising Abu Dhabi Sustainable Water Solutions Company (SWS), Japan’s Marubeni Corporation, and French utility group Suez – has signed a joint development agreement with the …
Ehfaaz transforms waste, boosting UAE’s global sustainability leadership
The UAE’s proactive promotion of the circular economy, particularly through initiatives like the National Circular Economy Policy, Ne’ma, and the Year of S..
India’s SBI aims to sell its Yes Bank stake, worth $2.2 billion
Japanese lender Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp and Dubai-based Emirates NBD are in advanced talks to acquire a majority stake in Yes Bank, two of these sources said. Sumitomo Mitsui is a unit of …
UAE national banks lend $13.48bln to private sector in 5 months
Credit facilities provided by the UAE national banks to the private sector reached AED49.5 billion ($13.48 billion) during the first five months of 2024, raising the cumulative total to AED1.182 …
UAE visa amnesty 2024: Will overstaying expats face ban after changing status?
Residence visa violators in the country will be given a chance to start anew when theon September 1. They will be able to and fly home without having to pay their fines — but will they face a ban?
Top 10: Fintech Regulators
Discover the top 10 global fintech regulators shaping the industry, ensuring secure innovation and protecting consumers worldwide …
Fintech firm FlapKap and logistics giant Aramex collaborate to turbocharge SME funding
fintech solution that has been founded by Ahmad Coucha and Khaled Nassef in 2022. Born in Cairo, Egypt; the young powerhouse has spread rapidly to the larger MENA region and is now headquartered in …
MENA Startups Secures $355 Million in July 2024
Startups in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region raised $355 million in July 2024, marking a 206% month-on-month (MoM) increase and over 260% growth year on year (YoY). This recovery comes …
World’s most futuristic motorway ‘The Spine’ to be built in Dubai with shopping mall & robo-trams running between lanes
DUBAI has unveiled breath-taking plans for the world’s most futuristic motorway with a shopping mall and robo-trams. Dubbed The Green Spine the state-of-the-art “high line” will be 40 miles long and …
Dubai Resident Gets Scammed Over Viral Dubai Chocolate
The viral Dubai chocolate has taken the world by storm, but not without its share of scams. The original creator, Fix Dessert Chocolatier, has seen a surge in demand for their famous chocolate bars, …
Before Mark Kelly became a senator, he made millions speaking and consulting
Before Mark Kelly emerged as one of the lead contenders for VP on the Democratic ticket, the former astronaut earned more than a million dollars on the speaking circuit.