Direct Debit System facilitates automatic rent deductions from tenants’ bank accounts under pre-agreed conditions, mirroring the functionality of PDCs. The technology eliminates the error-prone system …
Mumbai Customs seize over 4 kg gold worth Rs 2.35 crore at airport
In the first case, an Indian National, travelling from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai in an Etihad Airways Flight (EY 196) was intercepted and 24 Karat Gold dust in cloth (3) weighing 1700 grams (net) was found …
Live snake, a monkey’s hand, dead birds, amulets confiscated at Dubai International airport
Items for use in acts of witchcraft, sorcery confiscated by Dubai Customs Dubai: Dubai Customs inspectors confiscated a live snake, and a stash of items believed to be used in witchcraft — including a …
Visa joins Dubai FinTech Summit as founding partner and co-host
The collaboration reinforces Dubai FinTech Summit and Visa’s shared commitment to nurture and strengthen the global financial ecosystem through innovation, …
Dubai ranks 9th in the world as most liveable city for expats
The Global Expat Index also ranked the emirate as third best city in Asia, with Abu Dhabi emerging as the safest city …
Abu Dhabi GP tickets in high demand with plans to turn Yas Island into ‘festival city’
First staged in 2009, this year the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix will celebrate its 10-year anniversary of hosting the final race of the season. As host of the season finale to the …
Afghanistan Thrash Ireland By 117 Runs To Seal ODI Series In Sharjah
Mohammad Nabi made a key 48 before taking five wickets as Afghanistan defeated Ireland by 117 runs on Tuesday to complete a 2-0 victory in the three-match one-day international series in Sharjah.
Parkin increases allocation of retail investor shares in IPO
Following the increased allocation to the UAE Retail Offer, the Qualified Investor Tranche will be allocated 659,736,000 shares, instead of 674,730,000 ordinary shares, representing 88 per cent of the …
Privatisation to spur GCC IPO momentum in 2024
Although the overall value of funds raised through primary public listings dropped by about 55 per cent annually, the number of IPOs in the GCC declined marginally to 46 issuances in 2023 from 48 …
Bolstering a thriving economy: UAE’s exit from FATF grey list
All indicators prior to UAE’s exit from the grey list pointed towards the economy growing, with foreign investment and business activity rising On February 23, 2024, the Financial Action Task Force …
Ramadan in UAE: This Indonesian family adjust schedules to pray, have iftar together
Ramadan is a highly anticipated month for Muslims around the world, and for Cinta Budiarsya, a 45-year-old Indonesian expat residing in the UAE with her husband and four children, it holds a special …
UAE: How students fast during Ramadan, modify study timetable for board exams
The student who is getting ready for his upcoming Economics exams, added: “As board students we tend to stay up all night and cover the syllabus but we have been advised that we should sleep early to …
India Has Done Well At WTO Meeting At Abu Dhabi
By K R Sudhaman There are reasons for India to be satisfied with the outcome of the just concluded World Trade Organisation ministerial, the 13th ministerial conference that ended in Abu Dhabi last …
Man accused of smuggling snake into Dubai in ‘black magic’ plot
A traveller has been arrested on suspicion of smuggling “black magic” contraband into Dubai, including a live snake stashed inside a plastic bag. The man had the illicit items, which also included a …
2nd Sharjah Animation Conference to take place from May 1-5
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) is set to return with the 2nd edition of the Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC), a first-of-its-kind event that brings the vibrancy and creativity of the animation and …
Naval Group form joint development agreement for UAE NCMS
Tawazun Council, Naval Group, and Marakeb Technologies have formalised a Joint Development Agreement aimed at advancing the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) defence capabilities through the creation of the …
Exclusive: Israeli forces fired on food convoy in Gaza, UN documents and satellite analysis reveals
Israeli forces fired on a United Nations convoy carrying vital food supplies in central Gaza on February 5, before ultimately blocking the trucks from progressing to the northern part of the territory …