The United Arab Emirates on Thursday agreed to lend $1 billion to Pakistan and roll over an existing $2 billion loan already in central bank reserves of the South Asian nation, Pakistan’s information …
TRQ holders under India-UAE CEPA to be deemed as Qualified Jewellers for import of UAEGD Gold through IIBX
Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) holders under the India-UAE CEPA to be deemed as Qualified Jewellers for import of UAEGD Gold through IIBX …
Local Press: UAE Will Not Miss Single-Use Plastics
ABU DHABI, 12th January, 2023 (WAM … all single-use plastic bags. From 2026, the import of virtually all everyday single-use plastic items – from cutlery to even cigarette butts – will be prohibited …
Environment Agency Abu Dhabi Plants One Million Mangrove Seeds By Drone
The Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative was announced in February 2021 during Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge’s landmark visit to the UAE, where he met with H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office,
Abu Dhabi To Host Global Information Technology Challenge For Youth Of Determination In October
Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination (ZHO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Organising Committee of the Global Information Technology Challenge regarding the Emirate of Abu Dhabi hosting the final round of the Global Information Technology Challenge for Youth of Determination (GITC) in October 2023 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
Shane Lowry hopes to use Hero Cup in Abu Dhabi to gain ‘edge’ for Ryder Cup
Shane Lowry plans to use this week’s inaugural Hero Cup in Abu Dhabi to provide a platform to representing Europe at the Ryder Cup – where he says his potential teammates need to complement the “two best players in the world” in Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm.
Café Milano, Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi Prepped to Host “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants” Guest Chef Dinner
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island is set to welcome Chef Jessica Rosval of Casa Maria Luigia to conduct a signature dining session on Tue
Sharjah Ruler Issues Emiri Decree Establishing Muwaileh Council
H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri Decree No. 2 of 2023 establishing the Muwaileh Suburb Council Sharjah. The Decree named the …
UAE sparks furious backlash by appointing Abu Dhabi oil chief as president of COP28 climate summit
The UAE said Thursday that the head of state oil giant ADNOC will lead the COP28 climate talks in Dubai later this year, prompting a furious backlash.
UAE names Cop28 President-Delegate
UAE Cop28 team. Shamma Al Mazrui, UAE Minister of State for Youth Affairs, and Razan Al Mubarak, President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), will join …
UAE appoints technocrat Sultan al-Jaber to lead COP28 climate talks
The United Arab Emirates on Thursday named a veteran technocrat with experience in both renewable energies and the oil business to be the president of the upcoming United Nations climate negotiations …
Local Press: The UAE will not miss single-use plastics
A local newspaper has said that just over a year ago, the UAE’s pledge to reach net-zero by 2050 was a first for the MENA region. In line with that commitment, residents of the Emirates can expect …
UAE names technocrat to lead upcoming UN COP28 climate talks
The United Arab Emirates on Thursday named a veteran technocrat with experience in both renewable energies and the oil business as the president of the upcoming United Nations climate negotiations in …
16 former soccer stars to compete in Sharjah padel-tennis tournament
The SCTDA in collaboration with Air Arabia has invited the football stars in an initiative to promote Sharjah’s events and highlight the many attractive tourist destinations the emirate has to offer …
Fintech startup InvestSky raises $3.4M, launches social investing platform
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 …