In the early days, Palmyra imposed custom duties on a ‘per camel’ or ‘per donkey’ load basis. One would wonder if the idiom “the last straw that broke the camel’s back” has any relation with an …
A journey to Dubai
It was a trip birthed after an affirmative response to a question a few weeks before my birthday. That question, though not pregnant with ambiguity, evoked a question that sought clarity before it was …
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala and TAQA to invest in power sector in Uzbekistan
Investment will result in the privatization of two gas-fired power generation plants Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala and TAQA to invest in power sector in Uzbekistan Abu Dhabi, Mubadala, Mubadala Investment …
Khazna and BEEAH to deliver Sharjah’s first Tier 3 data centre
BEEAH joint venture will advance digital infrastructure in Sharjah. Khazna and BEEAH to deliver Sharjah’s first Tier 3 data centre. BEEAH Digital, Khazna, Khazna Data Centres, One Data Centre SPV, …
Dubai’s real estate transactions total $2.56bn in a week
The sum of transactions was 2,594, said a wam news agency report. A total of 209 plots and 871 apartments and villas were sold for AED946.55 million and AED 3.92 billion, respectively. The top three …
UAE Arrest 97 Afghan Nationals For Damaging Sharjah Stadium
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Police authorities arrested 97 Afghan nationals for damaging stadium infrastructure and fighting around …
Video: Dubai’s $5 billion Moon-themed luxury resort looks out of this world
Dubai could be home to a Moon-themed luxury resort built at an estimated cost of US$ 5 billion before the end of this decade.
Etihad Rail completes connection work between ICAD terminal and main line
The ICAD railway freight terminal, which spans over 2.7 million square feet, will ensure customers have access to competitive benefits, freight services, and logistical support Etihad Rail completes …
Sharjah Police Imposes Hefty Fine on Afghan Fans for Destroying Stadium Property
Super 4s clash between Pakistan and Afghanistan on Tuesday not only eliminated India and Afghanistan from the tournament but also saw some …
Asia Cup: Pakistan, Afghanistan fans clash in Sharjah stadium
Sharjah: Social media was flooded with videos of Afghanistan and Pakistani fans clashing in Sharjah following the high-octane match between the two squads on Wednesday.
University Of Sharjah, Interior Ministry Launch Diploma In Conferences And Exhibitions
SHARJAH, 9th September, 2022 (WAM) — The University of Sharjah (UoS), in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior (MoI), has launched the Pr …
Dubai to invest $5 billion in a Moon-themed luxury resort
In addition to the luxuries of the world, the destination resort will also have a platform where space agencies can train their astronauts.
The Department of Energy in Abu Dhabi receives the Israeli Ambassador to the UAE
H.E. Eng. Ahmed Mohammed Belajer Al Rumaithi, Undersecretary of the Department of Energy, received His Excellency Amir Hayek, the Ambassador of Israel to the United Arab Emirates, to discuss areas of …
Dubai’s non-oil economy hits 38-month high as demand growth strengthens
Business activity in Dubai’s non-oil private sector economy climbed to a 38-month high as demand growth strengthened and input costs fell at record pace. The emirate’s headline seasonally adjusted S&P …
PCB to write to ICC to ‘lodge a protest’ over crowd trouble in Sharjah
On-field incident between Asif Ali and Fareed Ahmed in nail-biting finish, before tempers flared in the stands …
Taliban: UAE firm to run flight services on Afghan airports
The Taliban and the Abu Dhabi-based firm GAAC Solutions have signed a contract for the Emirati company to provide flight services and manage planes landing and taking off on key airports in …
Dubai Customs thwart smugglers who melted gold into belt buckles
Two passengers travelling through Dubai airport have been caught trying to illegally smuggle half a million dirhams worth of gold into the emirate. Customs officers seized 2.3 kilograms of 24-carat …