Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) on Wednesday announced a 35 per cent increase in its net profit, reaching Dh767.3 million for the nine-month period ending on September 30, 2023, compared to Dh568.6 million …
Watch: Hailstorm, thunder strike UAE; residents warned of unstable weather
Rains continue to hit the UAE today, as the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued orange and yellow alerts for most of the country, warning residents to be careful when venturing outdoors. Abu …
UAE banks’ investments exceed AED580bn by end of August
UAE banks’ investments surpassed AED 580 billion, hitting a record high in August 2023, according to the Central Bank of the UAE. The investment grew by 19.5 percent year-over-year to reach AED 585.4 …
UAE: Should employees be allowed to use ChatGPT for work?
Employers in the country are split on the topic, with some executives arguing that AI tools may reduce creativity …
Commercial Bank of Dubai’s 9M-2023 net profit up 46.41% to Dh1.935 billion
Net income rose 44.88% over a year ago to Dh2.427 billion Dubai: Commercial Bank of Dubai’s profit rose 46.41 per cent year-on-year to Dh1.935 billion for the nine months through September 2023. Net …
Mangalurean Zeke Izyk Coelho, aged 8, wins 2nd runner-up in Dubai’s Rising Stars – Season 4 contest
Mangalurean Zeke Izyk Coelho who is all of just 8 years, residing in Dubai, won the second runner-up in ‘Burjuman Mall’s Rising Stars 2023 – Season 4’ hosted by Burjuman Mall, Dubai, UAE, on October …
Sharjah Election Media: Uniting for Comprehensive Coverage
Sharjah24: The Media Committee for the Consultative Council elections in Sharjah convened a meeting with the media teams from the nine municipalities within the emirate to discuss strategies for …
FIBA 3×3 World Tour Abu Dhabi Masters is returning this weekend
Fans are on the edge of their seats in anticipation, but the wait to find out is almost over, because FIBA 3×3 World Tour Abu Dhabi is taking place this weekend. 14 teams from nine countries will go …
Global IT Challenge 2023 Showcases Cambodia’s Youth in Abu Dhabi
Amid the gleaming skyline of Abu Dhabi, a different sort of brilliance is unfolding. The Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disability 2023 (GITC) has commenced, and among the participants are four …
UAE weather: Heavy rains, thunderstorms to hit Dubai, Abu Dhabi
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a yellow alert for much of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, with predictions of rain and reduced visibility until 8.30PM on Thursday …
Ministry of Finance convenes with Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Younis Haji Al Khoori, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, and Ahmed Khalifa Al Qubaisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, attended the meeting …
UAE, Scotland sign MOU to promote bilateral trade, deepen technology, innovation and research collaboration
The meeting concluded with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that seeks to pursue bilateral trade, private-sector and academic partnerships in the fields of advance technology, …
Family businesses in the UAE: Catalysts for sustainable drive at COP28
Raajeev Batra, Partner and Head of Private Enterprise at KMPG Lower Gulf, explains how the engagement of family businesses in the nation’s sustainability agenda is crucial to the success of COP28 in t …
Dubai Municipality initiates testing of a self-driving electric vehicle to clean up bicycle trails on Dubai’s beaches
In addition to delivering unique experiences for Dubai beachgoers, the Municipality aims to minimize environmental pollutants and carbon emissions using its automated fleet
UAE’s commercial property sector growing strongly and positive towards the future
According to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Q3 2023 Global Commercial Property Monitor, topline indicators showed the continued strength of the UAE commercial property market.
Alabbar says Dubai has problems executing projects
As one of Dubai’s most active construction clients, Emaar is engaged with a variety of construction companies. According to regional projects tracker MEED Projects, it has $3.2bn of projects at the …
Bakcell’s CEO on the journey to 5G in Azerbaijan
Speaking to TelecomTV at the Global Mobile Broadband Forum (MBBF) 2023 in Dubai, the CEO of Azerbaijani operator Bakcell, Klaus Mueller, discusses the …