Robo-teachers are proving a hi-tech tool to boost the attention levels of autistic children, researchers at a UAE university have found. Academics at the UAEU College of Information Technology in Al A…
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Bank customers must submit their Emirates ID or face suspension
UAE residents must submit their Emirates ID to banks or risk the suspension of their debit and credit cards, according to a central bank circular. The note, given to The National by the Al Etihad Cred…
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UAE, Jordan sign $100m agreement to fund SMEs in the kingdom
The UAE has signed an agreement worth $100m with Jordan to finance … entrepreneurship and ensure a “stable and balanced economy” in the kingdom, official news agency WAM reported. The fund will targ…
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Abu Dhabi International Airport opens multi-faith prayer room in celebration of the UAE’s value of Tolerance
Abu Dhabi Airports inaugurated the multi-faith prayer room in Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). The opening this new facility reflects on Abu Dhabi Airports’ commitment to embed the …
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UAE signs $100m agreement to finance 22,000 SMEs in Jordan
Shaikh Mohammad and King Abdullah held talks on the strong relations between the UAE and Jordan, as well as a host of regional and international issues and developments of common concern.
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Dubai adds 44 new business activities in 10 months
The Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, added 44 new business activities across a number of sectors in the first 10 months of 2018. T…
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Sharjah pool drowning case: School pays blood money to parents
A spokesperson of the Sharjah Education Council told Gulf News earlier that they were cooperationg fully with investigators and would take strict measures to ensure even tighter safety standards.
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F1 – Abu Dhabi 2018 – GP Preview – McLaren Renault
“Abu Dhabi will certainly be very emotional race for me, as it will be the end of a long and happy 17 years in Formula 1. The time has come for me to move on, but I’m looking forward to ending …
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Virgin Mobile Middle East mulls IPO
Dubai: Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa is reportedly considering options such as a stake or full sale in an initial public offering (IPO), Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed but informed sources as …
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UAE MoF organises workshop titled Implementing Multilateral Mechanisms and Taxes amid a Digital World
… to support the federal government’s efforts in strengthening the UAE’s global status and reiterating its role in international and regional organisations, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Org…
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Dubai’s Drake & Scull says working with regulators to lift stock market suspension
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) said on Thursday it had decided to suspend the trading of DSI shares until further notice, after the company appeared to delay in sending the results of its board meeting.
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Mercedes to ‘go for broke’ at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has instructed his team to gamble for victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and is keen to see Valtteri Bottas claim a first win of the season Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has instr…
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Museum of the Future structure completed in Dubai
The museum will be an icon of the future of science, technology and innovation in Dubai, and will be a pioneer global destination for the launch of new technologies, innovations and many creative idea…
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Majority in UAE willing to bank with tech firms: study
A large majority in the UAE are willing to get banking services from an established technology company, said global management consulting firm Bain & Company in its ninth annual customer loyalty in re…
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RTA unveils $160m plan to expand Dubai smart traffic systems
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has endorsed a AED590 million ($160.6 million) project for the expansion of smart traffic systems in Dubai. The project comes as part of plans to broaden the sc…
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Jollychic showcases the future of e-commerce technology at ‘Dubai Fashion Days’
Through the Jollychic and MarkaVIP apps by Jollychic Group, customers can immediately place a purchase order for the key looks being showcased during the eight days fashion extravaganza at Dubai’s Cit…
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UAE indicates full compliance with US sanctions on Iran
Abu Dhabi, the political capital of the UAE federation, has taken a tough stand on Tehran, although Dubai, the country’s business hub, has traditionally been a major trading partner with Iran. Washing…
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