Dr. Mohammed Safi Mustghanmi, Secretary-General of Arabic Language Academy (ALA) in Sharjah, and Executive Director of the Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language Project, and Dr. Mamoun Wajih, …
Bayzat data highlights robustness of UAE economy and continued growth of job opportunities
Amid fears of the ‘Great Resignation’ in Western nations, it appears the UAE is in the coveted position of being able to buck the trend. This is highlighted in new data from the Bayzat HR & Employee …
Dubai Diamond Exchange unveils one of the world’s largest flawless pink diamonds
Expected to fetch over $21, the Williamson Pink Star diamond has the potential to set a new price per carat record given its incredible purity.
Dubai Urban Tech District to create innovation hub
Urban Tech will be at the core of all future cities. The global urban tech market is estimated to be $158 billion, which is expected to grow rapidly in the next decade. Tech-enabl …
UAE passport: third-generation passport, advanced visa system trial launched
Image Credit: WAM The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) announced the launch of the third generation of the UAE Passport and the trial run of the new …
UAE’s expanding non-oil trade
A perfect illustration of what might happen if Nigeria ever managed to get its economic ducks in a row is currently unfolding in the United Arab Emirates …
Dubai: RTA’s Salik to sell 20% shares in IPO
Dubai road-toll operator Salik said on Monday it is selling 20 per cent of the company via an initial public offering, and targets listing by the end of September.Salik, which was converted into a …
UAE launches ‘advanced services system’ for Emirati passports, 5-year, jobseeker visas and entry permits
The services, including issuing the new generation of Emirati passports and trial of the updated visas and entry permit scheme, will come into effect on October 3. At a press conference, authorities …
Sharjah Cricket Stadium makes history by hosting the most number of international matches
The 28th T20 between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan made it the number one venue for staging internationals, nudging out the Sydney Cricket Ground from the top position.
UAE business activities are at a 38-month high
Purchasing growth reached a seven-year high as lower fuel prices helped ease the burden on companies’ expenses and encouraged price drops for other items, the …
Dubai: Salik IPO expected to see a strong response
Firms like Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) and Salik are high-quality government utility companies with a steady stream of revenues, thus enabling the …
Abu Dhabi-based Rebound launches global trading platform for recycled plastics
The new exchange will help shift plastics from regions that have inadequate recycling facilities to regions that are short of feedstock, addressing the challenges of reducing plastic waste while …
Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC awards $548mln EPC contract for Lower Zakum offshore project
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has awarded a $548 million engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract to National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC) to build a gas pipeline at …
World Disability Union Headquarters In Sharjah Wins Confidence Of UN
The result of the unanimous vote came in favour of the WDU’s headquarters in Sharjah after it earned the confidence of the member states in the elections that took place during the Economic and Social …
Dubai Salik IPO: When can investors expect first dividend?
The company will list its shares on the Dubai Financial Market at the end of September. Salik IPO comes in the wake of the Dubai Government’s announcement to list 10 entities on the local bourse to …
UAE goes deep into commercial prospects of its space mission with new survey
An economic survey that specifically looks into space was brought out in collaboration with the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Authority. The survey will provide ‘a clear picture of the UAE …
Sharjah’s Kalba Waterfront work complete
UAE – The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced that construction work on the Kalba Waterfront in Sharjah’s Eastern Region, the largest retail and first inclusive …