Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor Mubadala has announced a $1.5m annual grant to the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund (MBZ Fund) to support conservation initiatives around the world. The …
24K Dubai gold jumps to Dh217, heading towards Dh220
Gold prices rose to a two-month high on Thursday morning, moving closer to $1,800 threshold due to weakening in the US dollar and falling Treasury yields.Spot gold was trading at $1,792.68 per ounce …
Travelling to Dubai? New guidelines issued for passengers from India
Indigo, SpiceJet, Vistara and Air India Express have informed the passengers about the new rule through its official Twitter handle …
Athlete residencies for Dubai now available through new Dubai Virtual Working Initiative
This looks an excellent opportunity for sportsmen and sports women, especially golfers, tennis players and all other athletes and their coaches …
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The hub of engineering education in the UAE
It is one of the largest institutions exclusively offering engineering programmes in Dubai and is recognised as the most desired engineering college in the UAE. The wide range of bachelor’s programmes …
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British envoy warned UAE not to let Manchester City play in European Super League
Boris Johnson’s most trusted aide told the United Arab Emirates that Manchester City’s participation in the European Super League would damage the country’s relationship with the UK, The Times has …
UAE warns of restrictions for unvaccinated as doses near landmark
The UAE announced Wednesday it had given nearly 10 million vaccine doses, equal to one for every resident, after warning that those who remained unvaccinated would face restrictions on their movement.
Dubai plans to boost jobs for Emirati youth
Executive Council forms Emirati Human Resources Development Council, approves Dh400-million plan to make Dubai more bicycle-friendly …
Expo 2020 Dubai spotlights five grassroots innovations
Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai and Chair of the UAE National Committee on Sustainable Development Goals, said: “The impact of …
World Earth Day in UAE: What are you doing to save the planet?
Beyond the national leadership, local entities and organisations — and even residents — are all taking part in the green movement.
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Sharjah coach Anbari hopes to carry on same form after Pakhtakor rout
Sharjah coach Abdulaziz Al Anbari was overwhelmed after a thumping victory against Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor in their AFC Champions League match on Tuesday. A resilient Sharjah produced a stupendous perf …
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UAE trade finance platform goes live with invoice fraud solution
UAE Trade Connect (UTC), a trade finance solution that addresses the risk of double financing and fraud across the United Arab Emirates, has moved into full commercial production. Having been in …
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Dubai: Found the perfect house and want to move in within a couple of days? This is how you achieve that
Here is how you can get all the utility connections to start living in your new house Dubai: If you are looking to quickly move in to an apartment or villa in Dubai, you may be wondering what the …
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The Sustainable City joins The Climate Pledge, a commitment to net-zero carbon by 2040
On the occasion of Earth Day, April 22, The Sustainable City – Dubai’s first community designed to achieve net-zero energy – joined The Climate Pledge, a global commitment to be net-zero carbon by …
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UAE’s biggest bank FAB posts three percent rise in Q1 profit as impairments fall
First Abu Dhabi Bank, UAE’s biggest lender, posted a 3 percent rise in first-quarter net profit, helped by a sharp drop in impairment charges, and said it …
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Analysis: Sharjah use counter-attack to perfection in AFC Champions League win over Pakhtakor
Sharjah: The hosts extended their lead in Group B of the 2021 AFC Champions League thanks to standout performances by Caio and the Sharjah defence.
UAE floats movement restrictions on unvaccinated people, Abu Dhabi changes course on vaccine rollout
The UAE has overseen the second-fastest vaccination campaign in the world after Israel, announcing on Wednesday that some 9.9 million vaccine doses had been administered to its mostly-expat population …