Two Abu Dhabi students have topped the emirate with a score of 99.8 per cent in the Indian Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) Grade 10 exams, according to the available results till 5 pm.
UPDATE 1-Cryptocurrency promise for UAE’s unbanked migrants – but not yet
Migrants face high fees, long wait times to send money * UAE is second-largest global sender of remittances * Regulations on crypto assets still needed, experts say (Adds MidChains quote pars 22-23) …
MV Asphalt Princess: Ship hijacked off UAE ordered to sail to Iran
A Panama-flagged ship has been hijacked by armed men in the Gulf of Oman and ordered to sail to Iran, Lloyds List Maritime Intelligence has confirmed. The tanker MV Asphalt Princess is heading into …
UK ‘Urgently Investigating’ Incident on Ship Between UAE, Iran Amid ‘Hijacking’ Report
A United Kingdom Foreign Office spokesperson told Newsweek that officials “are urgently investigating an incident on a vessel off the UAE coast” as the U.K. military’s maritime tracker warned of a …
UK ‘Urgently Investigating’ Incident on Ship Between UAE, Iran Amid ‘Hijack’ Report
A United Kingdom Foreign Office spokesperson told Newsweek that officials “are urgently investigating an incident on a vessel off the UAE coast” as the U.K. military’s maritime tracker warned of a …
British navy group: ‘Potential hijack’ of ship off UAE coast
The British navy warned Tuesday of a “potential hijack” of a ship off the coast of the United Arab Emirates in the Gulf of Oman, without elaborating. The incident comes amid heightened tensions …
Abu Dhabi designs advanced research vessel to protect marine life, boost fish stocks
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) is developing the region’s most advanced marine research vessel, which will help protect marine biodiversity and …
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Deal to boost investments in Sharjah
To boost investment activity in Sharjah, the Alef Group, a leading real estate developer and a pioneer in developing world-class lifestyle experiences in Sharjah, and the Sharjah Investors Services Ce …
Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw: Indian national wins Dh15 million
Indian national Sanoop Sunil won Dh15 million in the Abu Dhabi Big Ticket raffle draw series number 230 held on Tuesday. Sunil won with ticket number 183947 bought on July 13. Richard from the Big …
HM King meets Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, stresses depth of Bahraini-UAE relations
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has affirmed the depth of the brotherly relations between Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, which are based on a long history of solid ties and common …
Warning of ‘potential hijack’ of ship off UAE
British officials have warned of a “potential hijack” of a ship off the coast of the United Arab Emirates.In a statement, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) advised shipping near …
UAE expands provision of COVID booster shots
The United Arab Emirates will start providing a booster shot against COVID-19 to all fully vaccinated individuals in the Gulf Arab state, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management …
IAF Chief Meets His UAE Counterpart, Discusses Measures to Strengthen Ties Between Two Forces
Air Chief Marshal Bhadauri’s visit to the UAE comes nearly eight months after Chief of Army Staff Gen MM Naravane travelled to that country.
Dubai to host major events ahead of Expo 2020
Dubai’s business events sector continues to build on its momentum as one of the first cities in the world to reopen for international meetings, with a busy calendar of high profile conferences, …
How a UAE expat created a source of income for retirement by building a guesthouse in India
Many expats are planning a source of retirement income back home. Here’s one such account. With plans to retire in India after having lived in the UAE for three decades, Indian expat Vincilla Miranda …
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2 ships off UAE in Gulf of Oman warn they’ve lost control
Two ships off the coast of the United Arab Emirates broadcast warnings Tuesday that they had lost control of their steering under unclear circumstances as authorities reported “an incident” was …
Flights to UAE: Emirates lists 11 countries from where passengers can travel
Dubai’s flagship airline Emirates on Tuesday published a list of 11 countries from where stranded residents can return or transit provided they have received both Covid-19 vaccine doses in the …