The Emirate of Sharjah has initiated a new health insurance programme aimed at citizens aged 45 and above who currently lack coverage. The programme is expected to benefit around 8,000 people, with an …
JioBharat captures 50% market share in sub-Rs 1,000 segment: Reliance annual report
Reliance Industries 2024 annual report revealed that JioBharat an affordable keypad smartphone has achieved an impressive 50 per cent market share in the sub …
CelcomDigi, U Mobile and ZTE sets new 5G-A world record at 30.8Gbps
The setup uses ZTE’s mmWave Active Antenna Unit (AAU) and it is said to deliver Malaysia’s first standalone 5G core. A few months ago, e& UAE claimed to set a world fastest speed of 30.5Gbps on its …
UAE clarifies tax payment rules
The UAE has issued a clarification on rules for payment of Corporate Tax in the country. The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) confirmed that the first Tax Period of a newly established company, in respect …
Middle East sees surge with 14 IPOs raising $2.64 billion, led by UAE, Saudi Arabia
The IPO market in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region remained resilient during the second quarter of this year, …
Scaffolder who ‘joined missile-throwing riot mob’ slammed by judge after skipping court to jet off to Dubai for holiday
A SCAFFOLDER accused of joining a mob hurling missiles at cops dodged a court date to jet on holiday to Dubai. Perrie Fisher, 28, failed to show in front of Basingstoke JPs today as he had a …
European defaruded of Dhs103,000 in fake rental contract deal in Dubai
The Dubai Appellate Court upheld the ruling of the Court of First Instance, sentencing an Arab national to three months in jail and a fine of Dhs103,000 after being convicted of fraudulently obtaining …
UAE national banks provided $13.48bln in credit facilities to private sector in 5 months, a growth of 4.5%
National banks’ financing to the private sector increased on a monthly basis by 1.22 percent, or AED14.3 billion, while on an annual basis, it increased by 5.3 percent, or AED59.7 billion …
India’s SBI aims to sell its Yes Bank stake worth $2.2 bln by end-March, sources say
In a response to Reuters’ query, Yes Bank said it had “no comments to offer regarding (the) stake sale as these inquiries are speculative in nature.” RBI and Emirates NBD, Dubai’s biggest bank, did …
UAE Announces Huge Relief for People Who Have Overstayed Their Visas
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a significant relief measure for residence visa violators, granting them a two-month grace period to …
Political crypto game intensifies as Kamala Harris jeopardizes ‘Trump trade’
US Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is now leading in the polls and has caught up with Trump in prediction markets, while Democrats are attempting to mend their …
EU warns X over illegal content risks. Musk replies with Tropic Thunder insult meme
Inciting violence and hate speech is likely to be illegal content in all the EU markets where the DSA applies, whereas an interview with Trump might qualify as a very tedious listen, but the fact of …
Your complete guide to dining at Al Qana in Abu Dhabi
From caves to a journey to space, the options are endless… Abu Dhabi’s Al Qana is a hub for all things food and fun, but with so many options, it can be hard to know where to start. But that’s where …
55 of Dubai’s coolest cafés and coffee shops
A caffeine fix isn’t hard to find in Dubai, in fact you’re actually spoilt for choice. The city is showing no sign of slowing down either, as more and more coffee shops keep popping up on the regular.
Watch: Sheybarah Islands Luxury Resort Unveiled in Saudi Megaproject
The hyper-luxurious resort, featuring 73 rooms, and designed by Dubai’s Killa Design, is positioned on an island that can be reached by a 45-minute boat ride from the mainland. Sheybarah Resort will …
Two-thirds (69 per cent) of UAE consumers choose airport lounge access as favoured travel-related cardholder reward
Airport lounge access is the most favoured travel-related cardholder benefit for consumers in the UAE. That’s according to a new study by Collinson International – a global leader in the provision of …
Surf Abu Dhabi, the world’s biggest man-made wave park, is opening in October
Thanks to those at Modon (a property company) and the Kelly Slater Wave Company (wave-making pros), Surf Abu Dhabi is not just a wave park. Surf Abu Dhabi is set to break some records. We’re talking …