Global law firm Baker McKenzie is relocating one of its top partners from London to Abu Dhabi, as part of efforts to strengthen its Middle Eastern offering for investment fund and private equity …
How the Guinness World Records has been exposed by the UAE
In 1955, a new non-fiction book was released, editions of which would appear on bestseller lists for decades to come. The Guinness Book of Records, as it was then called, was stuffed with feats and …
Four UAE banks help raise $1.15bln syndicated loan for Africa
It’s the largest fund that the Africa Finance Corp has pooled, ‘providing the much-needed impetus to African industrialisation, enhanced export earnings and job creation’ …
UAE: French teenage girl goes missing in Sharjah; family appeals for information
Police are using drones and scouring the neighbourhood to look for the 17 year old who disappeared on the night of March 25 …
Foreign Office ups terror threat warning for Brits visiting the UAE
The FCDO updated its travel advice for the United Arab Emirates on Monday (25 March) to reflect ’a changed threat level’ …
Dubai’s RTA pilots co-working space at Burjuman Metro Station
RTA said the co-working space offers seamless accessibility via the metro and other public transport modes, obviating the need for a car.
ISAM applauds law regulating rehabilitation and correctional centres in Abu Dhabi
The International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM) has commended the new law regulating rehabilitation and correctional centres in Abu Dhabi issued by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin …
Louvre Abu Dhabi’s first exhibition of 2024 ‘From Kalīla wa Dimna to La Fontaine: Travelling through Fables’ now open to the public
Created by an exceptional agreement between the governments of Abu Dhabi and France, Louvre Abu Dhabi was designed by Jean Nouvel and opened on Saadiyat Island in November 2017. The museum is inspired …
Supercar lovers, skydivers and race-winning McLaren drivers take to the runway in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Motors, the official dealer of McLaren in the UAE’s capital, hosted a high-octane celebration of speed at the Abu Dhabi Sports Aviation Club (ADSAC) in honour of the McLaren 750S. McLaren …
Iftar time Abu Dhabi: What time is iftar on March 26 for Ramadan?
Today, on Monday March 25, Muslims in Abu Dhabi began the fast at 4.59am and will end the fast at 6.36pm. That’s exactly 13 hours and 35 minutes of fasting. Throughout Ramadan, Muslims in Abu Dhabi …
Rosewood Abu Dhabi welcomes new executive chef
Liborio Colonna brings over 15 years of industry experience to his new role. Rosewood Abu Dhabi welcomes new executive chef. . Appointments.
UAE Central Bank launches Digital Dirham strategy for wholesale and retail use
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has announced the commencement of the initial phase of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) strategy, marking an important stride towards the …
UAE: French teenage girl goes missing in Sharjah; family desperate for information
Police are using drones and scouring the neighbourhood to look for the 17 year old who disappeared on the night of March 25 …
UAE drug bust: Smugglers arrested at Ras Al Khaimah airport for hiding 11kg of narcotics in luggage
The drug busts highlight the vital role customs officers play in protecting the UAE by stopping smuggling crimes, said Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Maharzi, Director General of RAK Customs. He praised the …
Emirates Islamic marks 20 years of progress as a leading financial institution in the UAE
Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, marks a significant milestone this year, with the bank celebrating its 20th anniversary. As the Islamic banking arm of …
Mercury Granted in-principle approval for a retail payment services license by the Central Bank of UAE
Mercury, founded and incorporated in UAE in 2016, has been building its product and services portfolio over the last three years since its acquisition by Unitey Digital and its consortium partners in …
UAE leaders congratulate President of Bangladesh on Independence Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Mohammed Shahabuddin of Bangladesh on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day.