Inspectors found the substance in the lining of a woman’s suitcase Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Customs have thwarted an attempt to smuggle 2,051 grams of cocaine after suspecting it in a female …
Sharjah’s new four-day work week improved government performance, reduced accidents by 40%, study finds
Sharjah: Sharjah’s new four-day work week (Monday to Thursday) has positively impacted government work and employee productivity, a new study has found. The study was discussed on Tuesday during a …
Year of discounting ends in Dubai as firms feel inflation sting
While not as intense as in other parts of the world, inflation is percolating in the oil-rich Gulf. The UAE is among countries in the region that set aside billions of dollars in inflation relief Year …
Untested electric vehicles are being sold in UAE, official dealer says
One dealer said more than 40 had been sold in the past three months and were now being driven by happy customers. Another said a further 15 cars due to arrive in the next few days had almost sold out …
New Requirements For Abu Dhabi Mobile Slaughter Units
Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), has issued a new resolution to organise the operation of Mobile Slaughter Units in Abu Dhabi.According to the resolution, MSU operators should …
New guidelines for speed management on Abu Dhabi roads
The Permanent Technical Committee of Abu Dhabi Technical Standards at the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC) has issued Abu Dhabi Guidelines for Road Speed Management, which detail …
Passenger’s bid to smuggle cocaine foiled
The General Administration of Customs in Abu Dhabi foiled an attempt to smuggle 2,051 grammes of cocaine after the suitcase of a female passenger passed through the x-ray machines at the Abu Dhabi …
Dubai-based FinTech startup introduces crypto debit card
A blockchain startup in Dubai has introduced a crypto debit card that is linked to a cryptocurrency wallet. AlphaCard plans to take cryptocurrencies mainstream by offering a prepaid card that allows …
Kerala CM Vijayan helped UAE man flee, claims Swapna Suresh
Swapna Suresh claimed that the UAE national had arrived at the Kozhikode airport (north Kerala) on June 30, spent four days in the state and he was apprehended while going back. She alleged that the …
Fintechs gain global traction with facial biometric payments
In markets such as India, China, the United Arab Emirates and Brazil, more consumers and merchants are testing or deploying facial recognition as a way to authenticate transactions.
Passenger from Dubai held at IGI with 1,000 grams gold
An Indian passenger, who had flown in from Dubai, was found in possession of 1,000 grams gold worth over Rs 45 lakh, Customs officials said on Monday. The passenger reached at terminal number 3 on …
How much does it cost to set up a business, in the UAE 2022?
While there are several options available for entrepreneurs, an LLC or a Limited Liability Company on the mainland is a popular option in the UAE as it offers more operational flexibility, according …
UAE public spending touches Dh87.4 billion in Q1 2022
The UAE’s public spending in the first quarter of 2022 totalled Dh87.4 billion, an increase of 19.6 per cent (Dh14.34 billion) compared to Dh73.7 billion in the same period of the previous year, …
Sharjah Police led 3,400 rescue and evacuation operations during recent UAE floods
Police also responded to 10,700 emergency calls as record rains hit eastern regions Sharjah: More than 3,400 rescue and evacuation operations were conducted in Sharjah’s eastern regions by Sharjah …
UAE issues new reporting requirements for real estate transactions
The UAE is one of the first countries to implement such a mechanism … to ensure economic and financial stability while combating malpractice within the business community, are all priorities of the …
$221m DoubleTree by Hilton Al Marjan Island sale proves “pockets of value” outside Abu Dhabi and Dubai
The recent AED810 million (US$221 million) acquisition of DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Al Marjan Island by Aldar is proof that investment opportunities exist beyond Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The sale …
Sharjah City plans traffic flow project with Kapsch TrafficCom
We at Kapsch TrafficCom are delighted to support Sharjah City in a project of this magnitude and are thankful for the excellent cooperation with the team in the traffic enginee …