Union Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Dharmendra Pradhan who is on a visit to Abu Dhabi on November 2 paid a special visit to BAPS Hindu Mandir and took stock of the construction of one of the largest and most beautiful Hindu temples which is being built in the country and is scheduled to be completed in 2024.
Dubai Customs thwarts clever drug smuggling at Dubai Airport
The items included 292 hallucinogenic pills, 5 hallucinogenic stamps, 13.84 grams of hallucinogenic powder, 7.38 grams of crack cocaine, and 274.59 grams of the narcotic substance known as “crystal.” …
UAE’s non-oil business activity hits highest level in four years
Business activity in the UAE’s non-oil private sector economy hit its highest level in more than four years in October, driven by a sharp rise in new orders and output. The seasonally adjusted S&P …
Dubai Business Forum explores the future of industries, trade hubs, investments, economies, internet of things, robotics, AI, and cities
Dubai, UAE – The ‘Future Theatre’ at Dubai Business Forum, a key element of the two-day event, played host to headlining TED-style talk keynote sessions examining a thoughtful mix of eight thematic …
Climate action in focus at the Dubai Business Forum
The event welcomed hundreds of global changemakers and industry experts for an array of engaging high-level plenaries and sessions …
Pre-COP in Abu Dhabi builds momentum for successful COP28: Japanese Minister
Emphasising the importance of COP28’s success, the minister pointed out the first global stocktake at COP28, which will provide a comprehensive assessment of progress since adopting the 2015 Paris Agreement that aims to limit the temperature increase to 1.
UAE non-oil business activity jumps in October on surge of new orders-PMI
A surge in new orders led to the fastest pace of growth in non-oil business activity in the United Arab Emirates in more than four years, a survey showed on Friday.
New UAE end-of-service scheme available now: Find out if you’re eligible
We are pleased to announce today that the Voluntary Alternative End-of-Service Benefits Scheme (Savings Scheme) for the private sector has come into force, in collaboration with the Securities and …
Climate action takes centre stage at the Dubai Business Forum
the Dubai Business Forum convened international business leaders and key economic figures for a two-day event that represents a key moment in the region’s annual business calendar to discuss the …
60% of Dubai’s property buyers keen to own apartments
Property transactions in Dubai have surged to nearly AED30 billion ($8.16 billion) in value in just 30 days, as demand for residential units, particularly flats, remained strong.
Dubai signs memos to enhance digital ecosystem
The agreements with Mastercard, RemotePass, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, and Silkhaus were inked during the Dubai Business Forum, an influential global gathering of businesses and investors …
Dubai-based ‘dealer’ behind shipment of over 431 kilos of heroin, ICE ; Iranian link bared
By Shamindra Ferdinando The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) conducting investigations following the detection of over 431 kg of heroin and ICE (crystal methamphetamine) off the Southern coast last month …
Sheikh Khaled inaugurates 15th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship
His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has inaugurated the 15th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship. Sheikh Khaled attended the ceremony at the …
Can Israeli-Emirati business ties survive the Gaza war?
Business dealings have blossomed, too. The UAE-Israel Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement came into force in April. Official trade between the two countries is expected to surpass $3bn this …
UAE fintech NOW Money secures an undisclosed funding
NOW Money, a fintech based in UAE, has secured an undisclosed amount in funding round, backed by Dubai-based entrepreneurs Mark Nutter and Nicolas Andine, according to a statement shared on Wamda. The …
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy signs four MoUs to enhance Dubai’s digital ecosystem
The agreements with Mastercard, RemotePass, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, and Silkhaus were inked during the Dubai Business Forum …
Big banks, big tech, fintech: Shifting dynamics in wealth management
Becoming the primary adviser for affluent, high net worth (HNW), and ultra high net worth (UHNW) clients has been the hallmark of global Wealth Management ..