In his first statement about the recent burning of the Holy Quran in Sweden, Pope Francis said that permitting such behaviour is ‘unacceptable and condemned’.
Ministry of Finance announces the annual report for the year 2022
Enhancing the quality of services The Ministry of Finance is committed to implementing the objectives of the UAE Strategy for Government Services as it is keen to provide individuals, businesses, and …
Dubai leads Gulf markets higher; Abu Dhabi falls as oil slips
Most major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Monday, with the Dubai index outperforming the region, although the Abu Dhabi index bucked the trend.
Things to do in the UAE this week, from a Batman-themed mall takeover to an indoor run
Although Eid Al Adha is over, there are still plenty of activities happening around the Emirates, including art exhibitions, comedy shows and an indoor summer run. Here, The National rounds up seven …
Sharjah kicks off 65 days of summer sales extravaganza
Organized annually by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the event is considered to be one of the most significant ones in the northern emirate’s annual retail calendar. This year’s …
Pope Francis condemns burning of Koran – UAE newspaper
Pope Francis said the burning of the Muslim holy book, the Koran, has made him angry and disgusted and that he condemned and rejected permitting the act as a form of freedom of speech.
UAE Emiratisation deadline just 4 days away!
Failure to meet the deadline will result in fines of $11,400 for each Emirati not employed. UAE Emiratisation deadline just 4 days away!. emiratisation, Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation, …
UAE: Gold prices remain steady in Dubai on first trading day of the week
According to Dubai Jewellery Group data, the 24K variant of the precious metal was trading at Dh232.5 per gram on Monday morning. While prices of 22K, 21K and 18K were trading at Dh215.25, Dh208.5 and …
UAE: Will automation replace jobs or help employees gain new skills?
Artificial Intelligence and big data will be the third most skill priority for the next 4 years after analytical thinking and creative thinking …
Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC Gas awards $1.34bln in contracts to expand pipeline network
The contracts were awarded to Petrofac Emirates and a consortium between National Petroleum Construction Co. and C.A.T International …
Sharjah Architecture Triennial glazes its drawing board for second edition
Oshinowo is a Lagos-based Nigerian architect and designer renowned for her expansive residential and commercial spaces and insights into socially-responsive approaches to urbanism.
UAE poised for strong growth this year: report
Such international recognitions speak for the UAE economy’s durability in the face of global geopolitical turmoil and adverse economic conditions, therefore verifying the success of the UAE leadership …
Pope Francis says permitting burning of Koran is rejected – UAE newspaper
Pope Francis told UAE’s newspaper al-Ittihad on Monday that permitting the burning of the Koran is rejected and condemned.
UAE: Legendary historian Peter Hellyer passes away
Remembering the iconic historian, the Chancellor of UAE University, Zaki Nusseibeh said that Hellyer passed away at Cleveland Hospital in Abu Dhabi after struggling with an illness. Hellyer first came …
UAE’s e& in talks with PPF Group on possible partnership as part of expansion
The UAE’s biggest telecoms operator e& — formerly known as Etisalat — is in talks with Czech investment company PPF Group regarding a possible partnership as part of its push into Europe. In a …
Dubai resident’s video captures monster sandstorm halting cars during drive from Eid holiday in Oman
The expat shared his dashcam footage to show the intensity of the dust storm and described it as ‘strongest sandstorm we’ve ever encountered’ …
UAE residents back to work after 6-day Eid holiday; plan summer vacation as airfares soar
For many UAE residents, the 6-day-long Eid Al Adha holiday ends, and people return to their routine work from Monday (July 3). The country saw a long weeke..