Al Maryah Community Bank’s business model challenges the traditional banking model, fostering a culture of innovation and agility …
Sharjah eases free parking service for people of determination
People of determination (PoD) in Sharjah no longer have to place theirbehind their cars’ windshields to get free parking. Now, these cards will be automatically linked to the municipality’s public …
UAE: Sharjah National Oil Corporation, Eni to explore oil in Ras Al Khaimah
Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC) has completed a deal to acquire from Eni a 30% participating interest in Block 7 in Ras Al Khaimah, which extends over an area of 430 square kilometres and sees …
Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, Consul-General of India discuss cooperation
SHARJAH, 10th May, 2024 (WAM) — Major General Saif Al Zari Al Shamsi, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, received Satish Kumar Sivan, Consul-General of India to the UAE, at his office on Thursday.
UAE royal, member of Abu Dhabi’s ruling family, dies. Crown prince attends funeral
A member of the ruling royal family of Abu Dhabi died on Thursday, the UAE Presidential Court announced. The cause of death of Sheikh Hazza bin Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan was not revealed. He is the …
UAE-India CEPA Council, Indian Chamber of Commerce forge partnership to enhance bilateral relations
The agreement envisages the two synergising efforts, resources, and ideas, and collaborates on increasing awareness within the UAE and India of the significant potential of the bilateral economic part …
Dubai to Introduce Remote Work Plan to Ease Traffic
The Executive Council of Dubai, led by Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, met at the Arabian Travel Market at the World Trade Centre on Wednesday. They approved a new …
Dubai International Chamber concludes trade mission to Southeast Asia with 180 bilateral business meetings
Non-oil bilateral trade between Dubai and Vietnam increased by 12.2% during 2023 to reach a value of AED 31.7 billion. A total of 118 Vietnamese companies were registered as members of Dubai Chamber …
Le carrefour connecté du projet 5G Open Road démarre sur route ouverte
Le projet national visant à évaluer l’apport de la 5G en mobilité franchit une nouvelle étape : son expérimentation sur le carrefour connecté passe du test laboratoire à une situation …
What is cloud seeding and is it to blame for the freak Dubai flooding?
The United Arab Emirates was hit by a year’s worth of rainfall in 12 hours which caused severe flooding to the desert nation’s roads, houses and Dubai’s airport. The state-run WAM news …
UAE logistics firm Aramex hits 95% gain in Q1-2024 net profit as turnaround plan delivers
In the recent past, the Dubai headquartered Aramex had been working on expanding … to continue investments in critical projects such as warehouse expansion, automations and technology rollout,” said …
UAE weather: Dusty conditions expected today; temperatures to drop
The UAE can expect a clear to partly cloudy day on Friday (May 10), according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). The met also noted that the weather may be dusty at times. Residents can also …
Dubai luxury hospitality market ‘crowded’ with ‘a number of really good products’: Rotana CEO
Rotana reveals plans for strategic expansion into new markets while emphasising the importance of consistency and strategic partnerships for success in an exclusive interview with Arabian Business at …
5 parties and performances to hit up in Dubai this weekend
Get ready to party… Looking for a big night out with your mates? Look no further than Dubai, as there are some huge events happening across town. From epic DJ sets and a throwback R&B night, to a …
Chartered flight from Dubai carrying 250 people, many from India, grounded in Jamaica
The flight, which is currently being investigated by central authorities, ‘had on board around 75 Gujaratis on a tourist visa’ according to a Gujarat Crime Investigation Department (CID) officer as we …
Afghan diplomat caught at Mumbai airport with 25kg gold smuggled from Dubai
Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials intercepted consul general of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Zakia Wardak, at the Mumbai airport recently and recovered 25 kg of gold worth Rs …
New plan to ease traffic around Dubai schools: Parents urge bus operators to reduce fees, commute times
Dubai has launched a new plan to improve traffic flow in the emirate. Among the steps that will be taken to ease traffic is a plan to develop a policy to encourage school students to use school …