Fintech startup InvestSky Financial Limited has raised $3.4 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Emkan Capital and other investors.
Saif Al Balushi leads Yas Xmnsor to Crown Prince of Sharjah Cup win
Saif Al Balushi and Khalifa Al Neyadi teamed up with Yas Xmnsor to land the Crown Prince of Sharjah Cup, the feature prize for Purebred Arabians, on Wednesday. The Omani jockey and the Emirati trainer …
UAE will outlaw single-use plastic shopping bags next year
According to AP, the United Arab Emirates has announced a ban on single-use plastic shopping bags that would go into effect in 2019. This is the late …
UAE: Authorities announce 19 exclusive locations for licensed fodder selling in Abu Dhabi
This initiative aims to regulate the sale, marketing and trading of feed in the emirate, empower the private sector, and ensure agricultural sustainability …
Hero Cup in Abu Dhabi aims to be ‘as close to Ryder Cup as possible’, says Fleetwood
Hero Cup captain Tommy Fleetwood said the new team event in Abu Dhabi will replicate the Ryder Cup as closely as possible and will be taken “very seriously” by the players. Fleetwood and Francesco …
Why Is Comedian Kevin Hart Looking to Hire an Ambassador for Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island?
Airlines in the Middle East saw an 84.6 percent traffic rise in November compared to November 2021, according to an IATA report.
UAE law: Up to Dh500,000 fine for insulting, defaming people on social media, warn Sharjah Police
Colonel Omar Ahmed Abu Al Zawd, Director of the Criminal Investigation Department at Sharjah Police (SP), pointed out the need for community members to interact positively and correctly through social …
Sharjah Police warns against online insults, defamation on social media
The Criminal Investigation Department of Sharjah Police (SP) warned members of the public against misusing social networking sites, by going against public morals or behaviours that affect others and …
Ease of doing Business in UAE: Flexi desk demand picks up
A flexi desk or co-working space can be ideal for getting physical address, price, convenience, flexibility and productivity for new businesses …
Economic ‘uncertainties cloud’ UAE mid-market growth outlook
Mid-market players in the UAE’s services and manufacturing industries remain shielded from the debilitating effects of the global economic downturn and surging cost pressures, at least for the time …
For the UAE and others, its business as usual with Israel
For the United Arab Emirates, it’s business as usual as Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s newly formed government wastes no time in implementing hardline policies aimed at forcing …
Here’s When the UAE Will Enforce a Complete Ban on the Use of Plastic
Beginning on January 1, 2024, the UAE will impose a total ban on single-use plastic bags.A ministerial resolution, according to the news agency WAM, bans the import, manufacture, and distribution of …
Plastic in UAE: Full list of items that are banned; exemptions explained
The import, production and circulation of single-use plastic bags of all kinds. Single-use materials will not be used to package items. Authorities are required to come up with alternatives to pack …
UAE to completely ban single-use plastic bags from 2024
The Resolution seeks to curb the consumption of plastic bags and regulate the production, circulation and use of single-use products.
Etihad’s Winter Sale Has Flights to the Maldives, Abu Dhabi, More — How to Book
Etihad Airways is helping travelers fly all around the world with a global sale that has plenty of discounted flights to dreamy vacation destinations. The Abu Dhabi-based airline is offering sale …
Business Bay leads for highest sales in Dubai
With more than 10,300 real estate transactions valuing Dhs17.6 billion at an average price of Dhs1.2 million, Business Bay led the chart for the highest sales in Dubai in 2022 …
Dubai launches ambitious $8.7tn ‘D33’ economic plan
Dubai has announced Dubai Economic Agenda “D33” – a roadmap that aims to double the size of the city’s economy over the next 10 years. The plan includes a 32tn dirham ($8.7tn) economic target and 100 …