Pupils in Abu Dhabi are now allowed to remove their face masks during playtime outdoors, as part of major changes to Covid restrictions at private schools in the emirate. The move, which will be …
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launches Sri Lanka route
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the low-cost carrier’s gulf operation, has launched its first service to south Asia with a new route from Abu Dhabi to Mattala in Sri Lanka. The airline will offer flights on …
UAE’s First Abu Dhabi Bank and ADCB deny reports of potential merger
UAE lenders First Abu Dhabi Bank and the Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) have both denied a media report that speculated on a potential merger between them. The banks issued separate filings to the …
UAE: Dh100,000 Big Ticket winner refuses to claim prize, thinks organiser’s calls are fake
In a rare instance, Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket draw has launched a public appeal to find two past winners who are yet to know that they have got lucky. While a winner refuses to believe he has hit a …
UAE: Gold may test $2,100 24K price in Dubai hits Dh248.75 per gram
Gold prices were trading close to a 19-month peak hit in the last session, as a stronger dollar and higher Treasury yields countered pressure from safe-haven demand stemming from the Ukraine crisis.
Dubai students inspired by visit of former UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon
Statesman opens Model United Nations at GEMS World Academy – Dubai for student debates Dubai: GEMS World Academy – Dubai recently welcomed back on campus its official Ambassador, Ban Ki-moon, former …
FRANCHISE IN UAE’s T20 LEAGUE ACQUIRED BY CAPRI GLOBAL
Capri Global has made its first ever historic foray into cricket by acquiring a franchise in UAE’s T20 league.
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Emirati female officers now integral part of Abu Dhabi Police K9 unit
We in Abu Dhabi Police are proud of the great achievements of Emirati women at all levels, which reflects we are moving forward with our ambitions towards leadership in all fie …
ADCB “categorically denies” reports of merger with First Abu Dhabi Bank
ADCB has also denied the report. The banks are two of the biggest in Abu Dhabi and any deal would create one of the largest Middle East lenders by assets. ADCB “categorically denies” reports of merger …
Over 300 international participants head to Dubai for Saturday’s Oceanman in Umm Suqeim
DUBAI. KAZINFORM Dubai will host more than 20 sports events this week, including the World Aerial Gymnastics Championship in Expo 2020 Dubai’s Sports, Fitness and Wellbeing Hub, and the Oceanman, …
ART DUBAI OPENS LARGEST EDITION TO DATE
Art Dubai, the leading global platform for art and artists from the Middle East and Global South, returns to Madinat Jumeirah Dubai from 11-13 March 2022 (previews 9 and 10 March).
UAE: Gold may test $2,100; 24K price in Dubai hits $67.72 per gram
Gold prices were trading close to a 19-month peak hit in the last session, as a stronger dollar and higher Treasury yields countered pressure from safe-haven demand stemming from the Ukraine crisis.
Meta, once known as Facebook, launches regional MENA headquarters in Dubai
Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Meta, said the UAE’s “culture of innovation” matched Meta’s ambitious vision Meta, once known as Facebook, launches regional MENA headquarters in Dubai …
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469 addicts sought Abu Dhabi Police’s help for rehabilitation in 2021
Drug addicts offered an opportunity to reform under new federal law Abu Dhabi Police. Abu Dhabi Police said today that their ‘Chance of Hope’ rehabilitation programme saw great interest in …
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Sharjah Islamic Bank Activate Increase in Foreign Ownership to 40%
Sharjah Islamic Bank has announced its success, in cooperation with the financial markets in the UAE, in increasing the percentage of its foreign owners …
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ADNOC is UAE’s most valuable brand, while DFM is the fastest growing
Image Credit: Gulf News Archive Dubai: The energy giant ADNOC remains … which recently completed a Dh4 billion IPO, the retail and property conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim, and Emirates Global …
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Profitability of UAE banking sector recovers amidst cautionary winds as deposits outpace loans in 2021
The UAE Banking Pulse for FY 2021 suggests that, overall, banks have performed well on key income categories related to the markets Profitability of UAE banking sector recovers amidst cautionary winds …
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