The Super Eagles will begin preparations for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Tuesday (today). Majority of the 25 players named on the squad for the competition are …
UAE builds six water desalination plans to serve 600,000 people in Gaza
Built in a record time of three weeks, the plants in the Egyptian city of Rafah are part of UAE President Al Nahyan’s humanitarian operation ‘Gallant Knight 3’ …
Blue Ocean’s Upskilling UAE Nationals initiative spurs growth opportunities for local talent
The program is aligned with Blue Ocean’s commitment to support the UAE’s government’s efforts to increase Emiratization across multiple departments …
Dubai Police organise arm wrestling championship for inmates
Brigadier Marwan Abdul Karim Julfar, director of the General Department of Punitive and Correctional Establishments, stated that 70 inmates participated in the championship, divided into over and …
Moto G04 Appears on UAE’s TDRA; Launch Seems Imminent
Motorola is preparing to launch some new smartphones, including the Moto G24 Power, the Moto G34 5G, and the Moto G04 smartphone. The latter has surfaced on the UAE TDRA certification, confirming the …
Global Impact: time to reflect on 2023 for mainland China, Hong Kong and the rest of the world, and look ahead to 2024
In this issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look back at the events that shaped 2023, and looks forward to what we can expect in mainland China, Hong Kong and the rest of the world in 2024.
HFCL wins Rs1,127-cr order for upgrading BSNL’s optical fibre network
Telecom network solutions provider HFCL Ltd has secured orders worth Rs1,127.27 crore from state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) for upgrading its optical fibre network for carrying the telecom op …
Abu Dhabi’s TAQA part of consortium for $408mln Makkah water project
Abu Dhabi-listed utilities company TAQA is part of a consortium to develop the AED 1.5 billion ($408 million) Juranah Independent Strategic Water Reserve Projecct (ISWR-1) in Saudi Arabia.
New Year 2024 countdown: New Zealand and Australia are celebrating, which are next?
Kiribati, located in the Pacific Ocean’s Oceania region and positioned to the east of the International Date Line, welcomed New Year 2024 at 10.00 am GMT (3.30 pm IST) . Specifically, Kiritimati Island,
My Dubai Salary: ‘I earn Dh2,000 a month as a content creator’
In Dubai, my biggest expense is the rent … I make money, spend it on my necessities and try to reinvest what is remaining into my content creation business, as I want to sustain myself in this …
Dubai financial frenzy: Surge as investor accounts hit new record
A major uptick in investor accounts have been recorded on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), helped by interest in the Dubai Taxi IPO …
Revealed: UAE leads the world in spreading cryptocurrency adoption across industries with range of real-world use cases
The UAE is leading the world in finally pushing widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies beyond the financial sector, with the government’s industry-friendly regulatory policies taking structured shape …
Dh96,000 fine in UAE: Ministry starts implementing Emiratisation targets on more than 12,000 companies
More companies are now subject to Emiratisation target rules. More than 12,000 companies with 20-49 employees, operating across 14 specific economic sector..
UAE public holidays: When are all the 2024 long weekends?
It starts on Sunday, June 16 and goes until Wednesday, June 19. Arafat Day is observed on Dhul Hijjah 9 and is followed by the Islamic festival Eid Al Adha, which are confirmed by the UAE cabinet as a …
UAE marks a new chapter, officially joins Brics to boost outreach
The addition of five countries, including Saudi Arabia, has doubled the alliance – an economic force accounting for a combined GDP of $28.5 trillion …
Trescon Lights Up 2023: A Year of Innovation and Growth
As 2023 draws to a close, Trescon reflects on a year that was filled with innovation, pioneering concepts, impactful initiatives and transformative platforms that are further driving the global …
UAE weather: Red, yellow alerts for fog; police issue warning for residents
The weather in the UAE will be fair to partly cloudy in general, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Red and yellow alerts have been issued for fog in parts of the country.