Ursula von der Leyen yesterday won a second five-year term as European Commission president, cruising to a comfortable victory after winning the backing of the Green group of lawmakers — the first …
Sharjah Airport unaffected by recent global technical outage
Sharjah International Airport Authority has confirmed that all flights and services are running smoothly without any impact from the recent global technical issue. The authority assured the public …
UAE to link payments system with Indonesia and Ethiopia
The Central Bank of the UAE has agreed to link its payments system with Indonesia and Ethiopia. The plans with Bank Indonesia were announced on July 17, after the governors of the two central banks …
IT outage in the UAE: Ministries, Dubai Airports, Emirates and cybersecurity authority on Crowdstrike and Microsoft glitches
UAE cybersecurity and transport authorities and companies have spoken out on the impact of a global IT outage in the country. Cyber-security firm Crowdstrike announced one of its updates caused the …
UAE leader, Sudan army chief hold first call since civil war began
The acting Sudanese government has accused the UAE of backing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in the conflict, charges the Gulf state denies.
UAE expresses willingness to join multinational force in Gaza
UAE Special Envoy Lana Nusseibeh told the Financial Times that her country would send troops to Gaza if invited by the PA and if the US would lead the mission.
Hamdan bin Mohammed, newly appointed ministers take oath before UAE President, Mohammed bin Rashid
Newly appointed ministers were sworn in today before President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, …
60 Then-and-Now Photos That Show Us How Different Places Have Changed Over the Years
Over time, everything changes. Sometimes, drastic changes are difficult to recognize at the moment. That’s why we’re lucky to have photography to help us notice the changes over time. Photography …
UAE’s Telecoms authority issues statement on IT outage
The UAE government’s telecom authority has issued a statement on the ongoing global IT outage which has impacted flights, banks and media companies across the world. The UAE’s Telecommunications and …
UAE Foreign Ministry Says Global Cyber Outage Affected Some of Its Electronic Systems
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates foreign ministry said on Friday that the global cyber outage has affected some of its electronic systems and it advised users to avoid any transactions till …
Data, drugs and diagnostics: AI is coming soon to a clinic near you, UAE experts say
Burjeel Group’s Prof. Omer added that AI-powered telemedicine platforms can extend the reach of healthcare services to remote areas, benefiting those who find it difficult to physically visit …
UAE foreign ministry says global cyber outage affected all its electronic systems
The United Arab Emirates foreign ministry said on Friday that the global cyber outage has affected all its electronic systems and it advised users to avoid any transactions till the issue has been …
Dubai airport resumes normal operations after global outage hits check-in desks
A traveler at Los Angeles International Airport sits in a jetway for a delayed United Airlines flight to Dulles International Airport due to a widespread global technology outage disrupting flights, …
MyZoi launches inclusive digital wallet for the underbanked
IBS Intelligence (IBSi) is the world’s only pure-play Financial Technology focused research, advisory, and fintech news analysis firm, with a 30-year track record and clients globally. We take pride …
Abu Dhabi’s Masdar Plans More Green Bonds After $1 Billion Deal
Abu Dhabi’s main renewables energy company Masdar is planning to sell green bonds annually for the next few years to help fund a global expansion.
Choosing the Right Business Structure for Your Dubai Company
Starting a company in Dubai is an interesting step with lots of chances in the Middle Eastern growing market. Still, selecting the appropriate business structure is a crucial choice that will greatly …
Temasek’s Mapletree to Open Abu Dhabi Office for Mideast Foray
Mapletree Investments Pte is opening an office in Abu Dhabi, betting on one of the few bright spots in the global commercial real estate market to revive its beleaguered portfolio.