H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued Emiri Decree No. (6) of 2021 on the new logo of the Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC). The new Emiri …
Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC in early talks with investors ahead of drilling unit IPO-sources
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has started virtual meetings with potential investors ahead of the planned initial public offering of its drilling unit, two sources told Reuters. By Hadeel Al …
20 best beach clubs in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Twiggy by La Cantine is one of the newest beach clubs and restaurant concepts in town. Located at the Park Hyatt Dubai Lagoon. The new spot comes from the team behind culinary hotspots La Cantine du …
Abu Dhabi’s AFOCH and gets stunning makeover, and renamed Erth
A new Erth has risen from the embers of AFOCH… The Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel in Abu Dhabi was always a building of distinctive character. First constructed in 1983, located along Khor Al …
Covid: UAE and Saudi residents’ appetite for travel grows as borders reopen, survey shows
Appetite for travel is recovering in the UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) as a majority of residents plan a vacation in 2021, according to a new survey released on Monday. Data from the …
Dubai: New cards offering discounts to workers launched
Creating a high-quality labour environment in Dubai is one of the key criteria for Taqdeer Awards this year.This was reiterated by top officials who spoke to Khaleej Times on the sidelines of the …
Sharjah Ramadan Festival concludes with over AED 700mn in sales
The 31st Sharjah Ramadan Festival, organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), came to an end after reaching more than AED 700 million in sales. The final raffle draw was held on …
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Dubai fintech Mamo raises $8m in pre-series A funding
Dubai-based fintech, digital wallet and payments platform Mamo raised $8m in its pre-Series A funding round, it announced on May 17. The round was led by Global Ventures, along with the participation …
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Abu Dhabi taxis to now accept PayBy digital payments
The integrated transport centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport has said that taxis will begin accepting cashless fare payments through the PayBy starting May 16, 2021. On …
UAE weather: Hot, dusty at times in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and other emirates, cloudy in Fujairah and Al Ain
However, cloudy weather is expected towards the afternoon, in Fujairah and Al Ain, according to the National Center of Meteorology. The NCM, in their daily weather forecast said: “Fair weather in …
UAE expats rush to vaccinate kids between 12 and 15 years
The news of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine getting approved for use for adolescents between 12 and 15 years in the UAE has excited several parents. Many families have been making calls to the health …
Jump in FDI is a vote of confidence in UAE’s robust policies
A closer look at the components of FDI inflows into the UAE shows that global investors have covered most investment opportunities available in the country, ranging from oil & gas …
UAE boy Taaha Shah Badussha shares the secret to making it big in Bollywood
Bollywood actor Taaha Shah Badussha, born in Abu Dhabi and schooled in Sharjah, was a steel trader in the UAE before he coughed up the courage to pursue his acting ambitions in Mumbai. A day in his …
West Asia Wrap: Al Arabi end 19-year wait for Kuwait title, Shabab Al Ahli win UAE President’s Cup
Dubai: Al Arabi have won the Kuwaiti Premier League for the first time in 19 years after their 3-0 win over Al Sahel gave them an unassailable lead.
Dubai-Based Insurtech Startup Sehteq Appoints Dr. Hazem Al Madi As Managing Director As It Looks To Gain A Larger Foothold In The MENA Region
With the appointment of Dr Hazem Al Madi as its new Managing Director, Sehteq is all set to enter a new chapter in its growth trajectory.
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Sheikh Mohammed welcomes everyone to Dubai as world’s first in-person tourism event begins
This year’s event has 1,300 exhibitors from 62 countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Italy, Germany, Cyprus, Egypt, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, the Maldives, the …
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UAE Population By Nationality
The United Arab Emirates 2020 population is estimated at 9,890,402 people at mid year according to UN data. the United Arab Emirates population is equivalent to 0.13% of the total world population.