During these parties cuisines from different continents are available for guests and entertainment factor of these parties is completely different …
Etisalat, banks lead gains on Abu Dhabi markets, as investors factor in Q1-21 numbers
Etisalat drove the upsurge in Abu Dhabi stocks in early Thursday trades, with the telco wowing investors with its Dh2 billion plus net profit for first three months of 2021. In Dubai, real estate …
UAE intends to donate 500K Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine doses to Philippines
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) intends to donate 500,000 doses of Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinopharm’s COVID-19 vaccine to the Philippines, vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. said Thursday.
UAE’s Amanat to net $43.6mn profit from Taaleem exit
UAE-based Amanat Holdings has sold its 21.7 percent stake in education provider Taaleem Holdings for AED350 million ($95.3 million). The deal, which was announced on Thursday, will see Amanat, the GCC …
UAE flag made with mosaic added to Guinness World Records
An outstanding piece of UAE flag made with mosaic, and measuring 498.33 m², has been added to the Guinness World Records under “Nefsy’s” initiative during the 49th UAE National Day last year.This was …
‘Under UAE law, do I have the right to ask my employer for encashment of annual leave?’
Question: I have been working for a private company for ten years. During this period, I got annual leave for only one month. My question is, do I have the right, according to UAE labour law, to ask …
Dubai Diaries: How the pandemic taught us to let go
In the time of Covid, letting go is about cutting the cords with the saviour inside you, and realising the best you can do is help.
From gene scanner to electron microscope, Sharjah forensics lab fully equipped to solve rarest of rare crimes
DNA database of criminals, detainees being prepared to further streamline investigations Sharjah: The Forensics Department at Sharjah Police has seen an expansion in recent times with the introduction …
Dubai: Gold prices rise after Fed meeting
Spot gold was up 0.48 per cent at $1,784.62 per ounce by 9am UAE time, having dipped to $1,762 in the previous session, its lowest since April 16. In Dubai, Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group data showed …
Destination Dubai: Private jets in demand to escape India Covid horror
The demand for private jets has risen exponentially as a flight ban between the UAE and India owing to the second Covid wave has stranded low-paid labourers and wealthy businessmen alike.
Abu Dhabi Ports gets $1bln via 10-year bonds
Citi, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Standard Chartered, HSBC, Mizuho, Societe Generale, BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole and SMBC Nikko are arranging the deal …
UAE Scholarships Offered to Frontline Heroes and Their Children
It is no doubt that UAE’s frontline heroes have sacrificed and contributed hugely to combat Covid-19, and so UAE is now rewarding them by announcing a higher education scholarship program for …
UEFA Champions League: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Manchester City and why Qatar and UAE, soccer investment has been ‘potentially worth its weight in gold’
Five years have passed since Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City last met in the Champions League, but both teams’ quests for European silverware endures.
Opinion: Dubai ruling family desperately wants Kentucky Derby win, and may get it Saturday
Sheikh Mohammed and his two late brothers have spent more on horse racing over the past 40 years than anyone and still haven’t won the Kentucky Derby.
Indian group Forpack to set up HQ in Sharjah free zone
India-based Forpack Industries, a leading manufacturer of recycled kraft board and coreboard paper, has reached an agreement with the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) to set up its …
Dubai traffic alert: Delays expected on key road
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has warned of potential traffic delays on Al Meydan Street.The delay is likely to be on till 1am, Thursday, due to ongoing Nad Al Sheba (NAS) Sports Tournament …
Ramadan in UAE: How this PCR-testing nurse who beat Covid is fasting during the holy month
An outpatient nurse with nearly 12 years of experience under her belt, Shifa S Hameed, said she could not fast last Ramadan as she was diagnosed with Covid-19. This year, however, she has been taking …