The chief of joint operations for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Armed Forces has met with the head of China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) as the two countries look to promote closer co …
UAE, Saudi bright spots as Middle Eastern retailers face challenges due to geopolitical tension
Retailers in the Middle East that have franchises of Western brands are facing a tough time, but the UAE and Saudi Arabia are still bright …
Dubai Islamic Bank Q1 2024 pre-tax net profit hits Dh1.85 billion, a robust growth of 22% YoY
Dubai Islamic Bank announced on Monday that its first quarter profit rose 22 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to reach Dh1.85 …
Fostering UAE-India trade
In describing the strategic partnership, most observers will point to the significant bilateral trade of $85 billion and the consistent and constructive high-level government-to-government …
Hafeet Rail: Work begins on $3bn UAE to Oman train network
The UAE and Oman will work together on Hafeet Rail, a $3bn train network from Abu Dhabi to Sohar. Ahmed Al Musawa Al Hashemi, CEO of Hafeet Rail, said that the railway project between the UAE and Oman …
UAE insurance rates could surge following rain and severe weather
S&P Global Ratings says impact on insurance company earnings following heavy rain in the UAE could lead to rate increases for customers …
UAE and Oman establish investment partnerships worth AED129bln to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors
Mutual investment cooperation covering multiple sectors such as digital infrastructure, food security, energy, transport and other areas of mutual interest. The agreement was signed by the Ministry of …
Q&A: Abu Dhabi’s Strategic Leap Forward in Global Accessibility
Abu Dhabi is strengthening its global profile with infrastructure leaps, including a new airport terminal to improve visitor experiences.
UAE medal tally rises to 168 at first Gulf Youth Games
Hosted by the UAE, the first Gulf Youth Games kicked off on 16th April and will conclude on 2nd May, 2024, with the participation of 3,500 male and female athletes competing in 24 disciplines, under the theme, “Our Gulf is One… Our youth are promising”.
5 things to know for April 23: Trump trial, Gaza, Ukraine, Health care privacy, Dubai floods
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Dubai launches community initiative to support people affected by floods
The aim of the initiative is enhance the goals of the “Afflicted Support Committee”, which was formed under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council,
Emirates, flydubai resume flights after floods in Dubai
Dubai flagship carrier Emirates and sister airline flydubai said they have resumed normal operations after heavy rains caused severe flooding in the UAE …
UAE central bank asks lenders to defer loan repayments for six months to help flood-hit residents
Roughly a year’s worth of rain pummeled the Gulf country in a span of just 12 hours between April 16 and 17, destroying businesses, cars and other property.
CoinMENA taps Zodia Markets for enhanced liquidity
CoinMENA has partnered with Zodia Markets to provide its users with enhanced liquidity and reduced slippage on high-volume trades.
UK’s Digital Asset Trading Firm Zodia Markets Teams Up with CoinMENA
CoinMENA announces a partnership with Zodia Markets, a UK headquartered digital asset trading business, backed by Standard Chartered.
Rixos The Palm Dubai gets British Airways Holidays Accolade in Recognition of Customer Excellence
Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotel & Suites is delighted to announce that it has received the British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award for 2023. With an overall score of 4.8/5, the hotel has been …
What makes Dubai’s ‘Rixos The Palm’ truly exceptional?
Rixos The Palm Hotel Suites is delighted to announce that it has received the British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award for 2023. With an overall score of 4.8/5, the hotel has been recognised …