Dubai Numisbing, a Dubai-based professional numismatic company, will be hosting a rare and historical collection of the UAE’s coins, banknotes and medals on the occasion of its 45th National Day celebrations. The exhibition marks milestones during the …
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UAE observes second Commemoration Day on November 30
Abu Dhabi: The UAE observes the second Commemoration Day on November 30 in memory of those who sacrificed their lives performing national duties at home and abroad in the civil, military and humanitarian fields. President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin …
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Harness technology to solve world's challenges
We live in an age where technology connects us more closely than ever, enabling us to create, communicate and cooperate in ways that have irrevocably changed our lives. At Expo 2020 Dubai, we believe harnessing the power of technology can help us forge …
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Mohammad approves Dubai Street Museum
Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved ‘Dubai Street Museum’, a new public art that seeks to highlight Dubai’s unique identity, values and aspirations …
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UAE Innovation Week extended to one month
Dubai: The UAE will have a full innovation month instead of Innovation Week by 2018. His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, issued directives on Sunday extending the UAE …
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UAE global green economy support praised
Dubai, Nov. 28 (BNA): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon commended the insightful vision of Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, for supporting sustainability and global green economy and …
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NASA to work with UAE on Mars probe
Dr Gale Allen, NASA’s Deputy Chief Scientist, in an interview to Gulf News said that the development is part of an “umbrella agreement” for collaboration between the two agencies. “We want to work very closely with the UAE on any other missions going …
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Dubai Ruler receives Qatari Premier
The UAE news agency (WAM) said that the meeting focused on bilateral relations and ways of bolstering cooperation in the framework of GCC coordination towards achieving joint national goals. AHN
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UAE solar know-how lights up rural Mauritanian communities
NOUAKCHOTT, 27th November, 2016 (WAM) – The UAE has brought solar power to rural communities in Mauritania, in a display of the Emirate’s world-class energy technologies. Eight new rural solar energy projects have been completed, and are now operational …
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Aussie expat reveals what it’s like to be gay in Dubai
But what makes this unusual is that I’m not in the relatively liberal West; I’m in Dubai. A province of the United Arab Emirates governed by a dictatorial royal family and a tourism hotspot attracting the gaze of the world thanks to its constant …
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UAE Central Bank issues silver coin to honour country's heroes
In collaboration with the Martyrs’ Families Affairs Office at Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court, the Central Bank of the UAE has issued a new silver coin to mark Commemoration Day as a day of pride and remembrance. The measure comes as part of #The_UAE …
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Nico Rosberg clinches maiden world championship after tense Abu Dhabi finale
YAS MARINA, Abu Dhabi — Nico Rosberg clinched his first world championship with a gutsy drive to second behind Lewis Hamilton at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The German, who needed a podium finish to secure the title, weathered a tense opening two stints of …
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UAE remittances spike on strong dollar
Dubai: Money outflows from the UAE to some Asian countries have increased over the last few days on the back of a strong US dollar. Transactions are also expected to rise further as expatriates have increasing number of reasons to repatriate funds, with …
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Revealed: Top 10 companies in the UAE in 2016
Dubai’s image as the financial hub and business friendly environment in the region and possible consolidation in the banking sector have all bolstered investor confidence. Market capitalisation: $5.61bn
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UN chief praises UAE for launching World Green Economy Organisation
Dubai: Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, praised the UAE for being the first member to join the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO). He also commended the insightful vision of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice …
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Bad debts in Dubai: Can expats return without getting arrested?
That individual subsequently returned to Dubai and started working again,” Hughes told Gulf News. Almazar said it is actually easier to arrange for “waiver of interests and penalties” if the borrower is outside the UAE because there is no …
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Auto Finance Dubai by Emirates Islamic Bank Al Barsha Mall
Emirates Islamic Bank – Welcome to Emirates Islamic. Launched in 2004, the bank was established to deliver the highest standards of banking services in line with the highest standards of Shari’a principles. Offering a broad range of products designed …
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