The landmark trial of a former Vitol trader has shone an unprecedented light on wrongdoing in the global commodity trading industry.
Abu Dhabi wants to be among global biggest financial centres
LONDON: Abu Dhabi officials are quietly orchestrating a fresh package of perks they hope will help propel the city up the ranks of the world’s biggest financial centres, from helping traders obtain …
Dubai’s MICE sector grows 25% while events industry clocks Dh165 billion in 2023 as Alltech Events doubles turnover
The event industry in Dubai is estimated to be worth Dh165.15 billion (US$44.7 billion) in 2023 and grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 25% from 2023 to 2027. 2. Dubai’s exhibitions, …
AJ’s new sparring partner! Anthony Joshua looks very close to Brit hairstylist as they quad bike across the Dubai desert – after sharing a ringside kiss following his two round …
Anthony Joshua put on a very cosy display with British hair salon owner and influencer Kika Osunde following his knockout match in Dubai earlier this month. The boxing champ, 34, cuddled up to the …
Inside a UAE plant, cooking oil turns into biofuel
STORY: This UAE plant is turning used cooking oil into biofuel. Dubai-based Lootah Biofuels hopes its biodiesel will help boost sustainable transportation in one of the world’s major oil-producing …
5 best mesh Wi-Fi network systems in UAE, for 2024
And it’s achievable through a mesh Wi-Fi network system … We spoke with Junaid Ahmad, senior product manager at the Dubai-based IT distribution company Newcom (@newcommea on Instagram …
UAE in 15-Year Germany Gas Deal in Boost to Energy Security
The United Arab Emirates agreed to sell liquefied natural gas to Germany for 15 years starting 2028, in a deal that further cements Europe’s fossil fuel use and underpins the Middle Eastern country’s …
Mauritius and Seychelles are the only African countries eligible for visa on arrival to the UAE
The United Arab Emirates has recently updated its visa policies to provide a more streamlined entry process for international visitors. Under the new regulations, citizens from 87 nations can obtain a …
3 Best Fintech Stocks (SA Quant)
Fintech is projected (by QED Investors) to reach $1.5 trillion (~20% CAGR) by 2030, driven by massive and rapid digital adoption within the traditional financial services industry. Fintech growth …
Chery Debuts In UAE With Flagship Showroom On Sharjah’s Prime Road
(MENAFN- Mid-East) Sharjah Showroom Opening Brings Ramadan Revelations. UAE– Following the grand opening of its first UAE showroom, Chery, in partnership with AW Rostamani, is capitalizing on the …
Dubai: Grow Your Own Fruits And Vegetables To Win Dh100,000 Prizes
Dubai Municipality announced the ‘Dubai’s Best Homegrown Produce … Furthermore, the criteria highlight points such as rationalising resource consumption of both water and electricity, the use of …
Mohammed bin Rashid chairs UAE Cabinet meeting reviewing accomplishments of industrial sector, initiatives supporting labour market
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum noted that over 7 million employees across all sectors in the UAE are benefiting from the Involuntary Loss of Employment scheme (ILOE), while 98.8 …
Sheikha Bodour opens ‘Chapters of Islamic Art: Carpets’ exhibition in Sharjah
House of Wisdom’s expansive lobby has been ingeniously transformed into an exhibition space, where visitors are first greeted by the Ettinghausen Book Collection on Carpets.
Sharjah Police launches Ramadan sessions for family security
Brigadier General Ahmed Haji Al Sarkal, Director of the General Department of Police Operations, oversaw the commencement of the inaugural Ramadan sessions organised by the Eastern Region Police …
Bassam Freiha Art Foundation opens in Abu Dhabi
An exciting new art foundation just opened in Abu Dhabi’s Cultural District. The Bassam Freiha Art Foundation is dedicated to showcasing private collections from around the world.
UAE joins forces with NASA and NCAR to pioneer cloud seeding tech
Rising global temperatures place an additional burden on regions like the Middle East, extremely susceptible to the impacts of climate change. These nations are facing a severe water scarcity crisis.
UAE teams with NASA and NCAR to pioneer advanced cloud seeding technology
The United Arab Emirates have partnered with the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado and NASA to develop a cloud seeding program methodology. What is it? Rising global temperatures …