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A Delegation From The Saudi E-Government Program "Yesser" Visits TRA To Discuss The Development Of E-Government Transactions
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) hosted a delegation from the e-Government Program (Yesser) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Rich Rewards For Nol Plus Most Frequent Users
RTA has recently honoured several members of nol Plus Programme most frequent users offering them an array of 13 valuable prizes. A winner walked away with a fully paid trip covering air tickets and accommodation worth of AED25,000. Ten other members got iPads.
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69.7% Of Students In UAE Use Social Media For Five Hours Or More Daily: Study
Some 69.7 percent of students in the UAE use social media for five hours or more every day, according to a study conducted by a team of students from the Canadian University Dubai.
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Dubai Investments Reports 17% Increase In Second Quarter Profits
Profit for the first six months of the year was AED 353 million as compared to AED 491 million in the previous year. These included gains on M&A transactions of AED 64 million and AED 333 million for the respective periods.
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Dubai Customs Organises Honey Exhibition
Dubai Customs organised a honey exhibition to showcase a wide variety of honey products and make them known to the public.
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DIFC, Mashreq Bank And Norbloc To Launch The Region’s First Production Blockchain Know Your Customer (KYC) Data Sharing Consortium
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, together with Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the UAE.
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Cityscape Global 2019 To Discuss Transformational Tech
This September sees Cityscape Global, the region’s largest real estate event, mark its 19th showing with its own transformational style.
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Dubai Luxury House Sales See Uptick In Volume In H1 2019, Says Property Finder
Any property transaction exceeding AED 10 million in value has been considered for this analysis. The Dubai luxury housing market registered 194 transactions in H1 2019 as compared to 115 such transactions in H1 2018.
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Azizi Developments To Showcase Dubai Projects In London
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the United Arab Emirates, is bridging the east and west with a special roadshow of its flagship projects in Dubai at the London Marriott Hotel Park Lane on the 3rd and 4th of August 2019.
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Dubai Economy Resolved 17,768 Consumer Complaints During First Half Of 2019
Dubai Economy saw a 19% increase in consumer complaints during the first six months of 2019 following improving awareness on consumer rights and ease of access to consumer protection channels.
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WACEM To Be Hosted By Dubai For The First Time
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) revealed the details of the 5th World Academic Congress for Emergency Medicine (WACEM) during a press conference held at the authority’s headquarters in Dubai on Tuesday.
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Dubai Hospitality And Entertainment Establishments Offer Countless Ways To Beat The Heat This Summer
When it comes to beating the heat, you will be spoilt for choice this summer. Families can enjoy an incredible range of offers on indoor and outdoor activities, entertainment and staycation packages designed to help them cool down.
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DIFC Undertakes Strategic High-Level Mission To India To Drive Mutual Collaboration
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has undertaken a successful mission to the state of Maharashtra, India.
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DIFC Boosts UAE Financial Sector Development And Reports Significant Growth During First Half Of 2019
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region.
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AI themed cafe to open in Dubai
An artificial intelligence (AI) themed cafe, Robocafe is all set to open in Dubai Festival City Mall this August.
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AccessAbilities Expo To Pace Up Sustainable Development In The UAE: Minister Of Community Development
The AccessAbilities Expo-2019, to be held in Dubai in November with the participation of key UAE government authorities, decision- makers, public officials and community members.
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Dubai Customs’ Passenger Operations Steps Up Coordination With FANR
Dubai Customs’ Passenger Operations Department received a delegation from the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR).
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Emirates NBD Launches Scholar Plus Loan For Higher Education Financing
Emirates NBD, one of the leading banks in the region has launched Scholar Plus Loan, a program for families seeking financial assistance for university education, either in the UAE or overseas.
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Dubai Healthcare City opens medical licencing to new regions
This year, ten new countries and regions, including Colombia, Cyprus, Estonia, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, Slovenia, West Africa and the West Indies, have been added to the DHCC’s licencing framework.
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Dubai in top 5 global international shipping centres
Dubai has made the top 5 in the 2019 Xinhua-Baltic International Shipping Centre Development, ISCD, Index for the second year running.
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New set of Future Projects announced in Dubai
Dubai Future Foundation has announced the selection of a number of local and global startups to work on a series of future projects in collaboration with three government entities within the first round of Dubai Future Accelerators 6th Cohort.
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GoAir Launches Dubai - Kannur - Dubai Flights In Partnership With Al Naboodah Travel & Tourism
GoAir, India’s fastest growing airline, has collaborated with Al Naboodah Travel & Tourism Agencies, the travel and tourism business of Al Naboodah Group Enterprises (ANGE), to launch daily non-stop flights from Dubai to Kannur.
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DLD Releases Prisoners Of Rental Cases Through The ’Eid In Your Home’ Initiative
Dubai Land Department (DLD), through its judicial arm the Rental Disputes Centre (RDC), announced the launch of a new initiative under the slogan ’Eid in your home,’ in line with ’Year of Tolerance.’
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Ministry Of Climate Change And Environment, Aswaaq Sign Agreement To Strengthen Market For Local Agricultural Products
His Excellency Sultan Alwan, Assistant Undersecretary of the Regions Sector at MOCCAE, and Yousef Sharaf, CEO of Aswaaq, signed the MoU, in the presence of senior officials from the two sides.
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Ministry Of Climate Change And Environment To Bring Annual Shark Week Back To Dubai
MOCCA is organizing the annual campaign this year from Sunday, July 28 to Saturday, August 3, in cooperation with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and Atlantis, The Palm, in Dubai.
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A Delegation From The Ministry Of Infrastructure Development Visits TRA
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) received a visiting delegation from the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, which included a number of the Ministry employees.
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Etihad Credit Insurance Partners With 3 Chinese Financial Institutions
These alliances will strengthen the position of ECI in the global market, as well as create opportunities that both countries will generate in terms of investments and trade.
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Dubai-Why Smart Cities Never Sleep
The growth of global new towns is enticing, as they become drivers of innovation and entrepreneurship, branded destinations, and talent & culture hubs.
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Five Ways Dubai Is Becoming a Global Tech Leader
While the UAE has been a global player in the transport and logistics market, Dubai’s quest to become a global tech leader has been on a positive trajectory.
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Best Medical Takaful Provider UAE 2019 Award
Our efforts to facilitate high-end healthcare services for our customers have been recognised with Best Medical Takaful Provider UAE 2019 award by the International Business Magazine.
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Etisalat Group Reports AED 4.4 Billion Consolidated Net Profits For H1 Growing 3.1% YoY
Etisalat Group today announced its consolidated financial results for H1 ending 30th June 2019.
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Dubai Tourism Provides Key Destination Insights At Strategic Meetings With UK Stakeholders And Partners
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai Tourism, held a series of strategic meetings with UK-based tourism and media companies in London last week.
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The UAE Launches The First Single-Letter Government Domain Name For Its Official Portal
The Government of the UAE has launched the new domain name of its official portal to become the first government domain in the world composed of a single letter (U), to facilitate the public access to information, services, projects, strategies and laws in the UAE.
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Reel Cinemas Al Ghurair Centre Expands Menu With Exciting New Options
With scrumptious new additions to the menu, film fans now have more reasons to enjoy Reel Cinemas’ megaplex at Al Ghurair Centre. Watch your favourite Hollywood, Bollywood and Tamil movies and enjoy tasty new offerings.
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TRA Implements The Plan Of Enhancing National Cadres And Preparing The Second Line Of Leadership
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has launched the "Leadership Program" to develop the capacities and expertise of its human resources.
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British National Wins Us$1 Million In Dubai Duty Free’s Millennium Millionaire Promotion
A 59-year-old businessman and resident of Dubai for eight years, Mr Mahboob always buys a ticket to the million-dollar promotion whenever he travels to London, UK to visit his family, three or four times a year.
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Etisalat Offers Hajj And Umrah Roaming Pack
Etisalat announced the launch of a new roaming pack for customers travelling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj and Umrah. The offer provides enhanced data and voice allowances and a 14-day validity that allows them to stay connected with family and friends back home.
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Emirates Post Offers Range Of Services For Holidaymakers Get Your International Driving License Within Minutes
With summer in full swing, Emirates Post is reminding customers that it offers a range of services for those planning vacations so they can enjoy a hassle-free holiday.
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Emaar Executes AED40.5 Billion Project In Beijing
The move is in line with the visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, to China.
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Mashreq Posts AED 1.2 Bn Net Profit For 1H 2019
Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, today has reported its financial results for the first half ending 30th June 2019.
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Dubai Named Permanent HQ For Arab Electronic Media Committee
The Arab League has selected Dubai as a permanent host city to its Arab Electronic Media Committee (AEMC).
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Dubai’s Key Organisations Praise The Success Of Dubai Summer Surprises In Boosting Retail Tourism
Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment’s key industry partners have reflected on the success of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) so far, highlighting the key benefits of the festival in driving footfall and spend across the city’s shopping outlets.
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Sandooq Al Watan Celebrates Graduation Of First Batch Of ’Emirati Coder’ Programme In Dubai
Sandooq Al Watan, the national initiative launched by prominent Emirati businessmen to support research projects for the post-oil era has celebrated the first batch of graduates from the Dubai chapter of its "Emirati Coder" programme at GEMS Modern Academy.
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Empower Award Contracts Worth More Than AED 100 Million For Network Extension At Dubai Production City
Empower highlighted that the extension of its network is part of its strategy to develop its infrastructure using advanced technologies to achieve customer happiness and satisfaction.
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DFM Company Posts Net Profit During The First Half Of 2019
Dubai Financial Market (PJSC) today announced its financial results for the first half of the year ending 30 June 2019, registering a net profit of AED 65.1Million, compared to AED 82.8 Million during the corresponding period of 2018.
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RTA Installs 100 Solar-Powered Nol Recharging Machines
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the installation of 100 nol top-up machines powered by solar energy in several parts of Dubai.
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AED100 Million In Contracts For Network Extension At Dubai Production City
The extension is part of its strategy to develop its infrastructure using advanced technologies to achieve customer happiness and satisfaction.
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TRA Organizes A Workshop On UAE Government Leaders Programme
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) held an introductory workshop for its employees on the UAE Government Leaders Programme, under supervision of the Prime Minister’s Office in the Ministry of Cabinet Affairs and the Future.
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RTA Launches Automated Chat On WhatsApp Channel
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently launched a Corporate Automated Chat System (Mahboob) via WhatsApp channel, as part of a plan to step up communication channels with its customers.
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Careem, RTA Unveil Taxi E-Hailing Brand ’Hala’
The ’Hala’ logo is designed to reflect the transformation of the taxi e-hailing experience provided through the partnership, which will be simpler, transparent and reliable.
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UAE Leads With Fastest Fixed Broadband Speed And Connectivity In The Region
UAE leads a global speed index as the country with the fastest fixed broadband speed and connectivity in the region, according to the latest data from Ookla, a global leader in internet testing, data and analysis.
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UAE Registered Highest Growth In The Region For Online Job Postings
The UAE registered an impressive 18 percent growth in online job postings compared to the same period last year, representing the highest growth in the region, According to the latest Monster Employment Index,MEI.
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DEWA Urges Customers To Use Energy-Intensive Appliances In The Morning Or Evening
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has urged customers to schedule the use of appliances that consume a lot of energy away from load-peak hours of 12-6pm.
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Nasdaq Dubai Welcomes Listings By DP World Of A USD One Billion Sukuk And A USD 300 Million Bond
Nasdaq Dubai welcomed the listing today of a one billion US dollar Sukuk and a 300 million US dollar conventional bond issued by global trade enabler DP World.
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Golden Chance To Become Emirates Skywards Gold Member
Summer just got better with Emirates Skywards offering all its members the chance to upgrade their membership to the coveted Gold tier.
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Federal Tax Authority Showcases Progress Made On Indirect Taxes In The UAE 18 Months Into Their Implementation
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) is invested in facilitating procedures for the Value Added Tax (VAT) Recovery on the Building of New Residences by UAE Nationals programme.
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Etisalat Unveils New Together Emoji To Mark World Emoji Day
There’s a palpable excitement in the air as Etisalat today unveiled the newly crafted ’together’ emoji.
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RTA To Auction Off 200 Distinctive Plates Online On July 28th
Bidders’ registration starts on Sunday, July 21st and the bidding process will kick off one week later, on Sunday, July 28th at 08:00 am.
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Emirates Islamic Announces First Half 2019 Financial Results
Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, announced its financial results for the period ending June 30, 2019.
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Emirates NBD announces first half 2019 results
Emirates NBD (DFM: EmiratesNBD), a leading bank in the region, delivered a strong set of results with net profit up 49% y-o-y to AED 7.5 billion.
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Emirates Islamic Rewards Kunooz Account Winner With A Tesla
Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has announced the lucky winner of its monthly Kunooz Savings Account draw for May 2019. Indian national Parmod Kumar Dhamija was handed the keys to his brand-new car at the Tesla showroom in Dubai.
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du boosts customers 5G futures with UAE’s first 5G router supporting 50GB data SIM
Slow browsing speeds are a thing of the past thanks to du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), launching the UAE’s first 5G-ready WiFi router.
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Government Tolerance Exhibition To Take Place On Sidelines Of World Tolerance Summit
This year’s summit is themed Tolerance in Multiculturalism: Achieving the Social, Economic and Humane Benefits of a Tolerant World.
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Dubai Culture Launches 100-Day Plan
Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) announced the launch of its 100-Day Plan that seeks to develop various sectors under the overarching umbrella of the Authority’s strategy by advancing upon and improving the internal organisational framework at Dubai Culture.
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Dubai Islamic Affairs Announces The Delivery Of 38 Housing Units To Deserving Emirati Families
The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai (IACAD) announced the delivery of 38 housing units to deserving Emirati families, in cooperation with Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme as part of the "Mudon Al Khair" (Cities of Goodness) initiative.
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Mashreq Bank Now Offers Its Customers The Facility To Remit Money To India And Pakistan Via Credit Card
Mashreq Bank, a leading financial institution in the UAE, today announced the launch of its credit card remittance service. Mashreq customers will now be able to use their credit cards to make instant money transfers to all banks in India and Pakistan at zero fees, zero cash advance charges.
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Colm Mcloughlin Honoured At Aviation Industry Awards In Ireland
At a glittering industry gathering that attracted over 300 senior aviation executives in Ireland, Dubai Duty Free’s Executive Vice Chairman & CEO.
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Dubai Islamic Bank Group 1st Half 2019 Financial Results
Dubai Islamic Bank (DFM: DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, today announced its results for the period ending June 30, 2019.
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DGCX Signs MoU With Multi Derivatives Exchange Nepal
Les Male, CEO of DGCX, and Dipak Raj Pandey, Coordinator of MDX, signed the agreement at the DGCX office in Dubai at a ceremony attended by senior representatives from both sides.
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YSC Launches ’Paradigm Series’ To Empower Youth In Facing Scientific Challenges
The Youth Science Council, YSC, has launched its inaugural initiative ’Paradigm Series’ for the UAE’s youth. The initiative will empower the youth in facing challenges in scientific fields and nurture a new generation of Emirati researchers and scientists.
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Dubai To Organise Global Investment In Aviation Summit In January 2020
Over 200 investors and 1,200 delegates, besides selected government officials, aviation organisations, finance and insurance firms, aviation asset owners, aircraft operators, and logistics service providers and legal consultants are expected to turn up at the event.
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Dubai SME And The Co-Working PopUp Join Forces To Empower Llocal Entrepreneurs Take Their Concepts Global
Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED) mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, has teamed up with The Co-Working PopUp.
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Breeze Cluster At Emaar’s Creek Beach District About To Commence
Construction of Emaar’s first residential cluster within its Creek Beach District development is imminent.
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Etisalat Digital Signs Collaboration Agreement With 8 Banks On New Blockchain Platform
Etisalat Digital, in partnership with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Avanza Innovations, have developed UAE Trade Connect (UTC), a new nationwide platform that will use the latest disruptive technologies to digitise trade in the UAE.
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8th Pan Arab Human Genetics Conference To Discuss Population Genomics, Human Disorders
Discussions will include topics such as next generation sequencing, neurodevelopmental disorders, metabolic disorders, dysmorphology, as well as population genomics and human disorders.
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Mashreq Becomes First Bank In The Middle East To Provide International Market Investment Through Mobile Banking
Mashreq Bank, one of the leading financial institutions in the UAE, has become the first bank in the Middle East region to offer customers instant global investments and return on investment through its mobile banking app, Mashreq Snapp.
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Smart Dubai Launches Challenge To Accelerate Collaboration On Managing City Data
Smart Dubai has launched "Data First, The City’s Data Challenge", a six-month-long challenge that brings together Smart Dubai’s government and semi-government data partners to underline the importance of collaborative efforts in data management, collection and insight generation.
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Digital Adoption And Cybersecurity Are The Top Challenges For Middle Eastern Businesses
Sixty-six percent of senior executives in the Middle East believe digital adoption and cybersecurity are their greatest business challenges, an international survey of businesspeople working across the Middle East reveals.
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DEWA Honours 18 Customers For Their Innovative Ideas
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) honoured 18 customers who submitted innovative ideas through Dubai Government’s Unified Suggestions Portal. This is part of DEWA’s commitment to engaging with stakeholders in developing its services.
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Union Coop Reports 20% Growth In Net Profit For The First Half Of 2019
Union Coop, reported a 20% growth in net profit for the first half of 2019, compared to the previous year. The net profit for 2018 was AED 237.7 Million, whereas 2019 reported AED 284.6 Million net profit, which is a surge of AED 46.9 Million.
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45% Of Road And Bridge Works Leading To Dubai Hills Mall Completed
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has announced 45% completion of construction works on the bridges and roads leading to Dubai Hills Mall at the junction of Umm Suqeim Street and Al Khail Road.
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Search Is On For Elusive ’Together’ Emoji
Emojis have been around since the late 1990s, with dozens upon dozens of new ones being rolled out each year. Those small smiley faces, heart and hand symbols of all shapes, sizes and colours, have become a huge part of social media platforms, particularly Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Appointment Of Frederik Bisbjerg As Chief Digital Acceleration Officer
Noor Takaful is pleased to announce the appointment of Frederik Bisbjerg as Chief Digital Acceleration Officer.
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Ministry Of Human Resources And Emiratisation Reduces Fees For 145 Services, Transactions
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has reduced the fees for 145 services, including 17 services fees reduced by between 50 percent and 94 percent, as well as 128 services and transactions provided by its services centres.
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Union Coop Releases ’First’ Update Of Its Electronic Share Trading Platform
Union Coop, the largest Consumer Cooperative in the UAE launched the first update of its electronic share trading platform, which will allow shareholders to view the best ’buy’ and ’sell’ share orders during their daily trading sessions.
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Etisalat And Huawei Unveil HUAWEI Mate 20 X (5G) Device
The launch of the HUAWEI Mate 20 X (5G) is the second in the line of 5G devices from leading global smartphone brands, and will be available at Etisalat stores from 12th July. Etisalat began taking pre-orders for the highly anticipated device on 1st July.
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TRA Participates In The Meeting Of The GCC Committee Of National Centers For Computer Emergency Response
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), represented by the Computer Emergency Response Team (aeCERT), participated in the 16th meeting of The GCC Committee of National Centers for Computer Emergency Response.
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Dubai Sees 17% Increase In Delegate Impact From Business Event Bid Wins In H1 2019: Survey
Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau, has recorded exceptional results during the first half of 2019, securing 118 successful bid wins for events to be hosted in Dubai over the coming years.
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Dubai Cares Expands Its Portfolio Of Programmes In Sub-Saharan Africa
Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, announced on Tuesday a two-year programme in sub-Saharan Africa to support the rapid growth of tertiary education.
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DIFC Continues To Prioritise Ease Of Doing Business With Introduction Of New Licencing Categories & Fees
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region.
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Wellness Is A Lifestyle; Yoga Enthusiasts Come Together At DIFC
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) partnered with Dubai’s popular yoga and fitness studio, INSPIRE, to hold a complimentary ’Hush from the Rush’ wellness session.
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Nasdaq Dubai And AIX Agree To Establish Operational Linkages
Nasdaq Dubai and Astana International Exchange (AIX) in Kazakhstan have signed an agreement to establish a close operational relationship between the central securities depositories (CSDs) of both markets.
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DEWA Launches Safety Campaign For Customers Going On Holiday
As part of its annual ’Let’s Make this Summer Green’ campaign, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has launched its 7th annual ’Tips Before Travelling’ campaign.
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Dubai Duty Free Announces Two New Indian Dollar Millionaires - Two Other Winners Won Luxury Vehicles
Four new winners were announced at the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw held today, 9th July in Concourse C of Dubai International Airport.
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H.H. Hamdan Bin Rashid Issues Decision Setting Daily Cash Limit For VAT Refunds At AED7,000 Per Tourist
In a press statement issued today, the FTA asserted that the Tax Refunds for Tourists Scheme, which entered into effect in November 2018, is characterised by its efficiency, seamless procedures, speed, and accuracy in processing applications.
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Jon Rahm Crowned Champion At The 2019 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open
Jon Rahm was crowned the champion of the 2019 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in Lahinch Golf Club, following a thrilling final day of action at the stunning Co. Clare venue.
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Noor Bank Raises Over AED500 Million For Azimut’s Fixed Maturity Fund
Noor Bank , one of the leading Shari’ah-compliant banks in the UAE, entered a successful partnership with Azimut (DIFC) Limited to launch the largest US-dollar Islamic fixed maturity plan (FMP) in the UAE under a Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) domiciliation.
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Airport Technology To Tackle The Capacity Crunch
Airport Solutions Dubai, taking place 19-20 November within the Dubai Airshow offers a unique opportunity for the airport community to explore technology advancements to meet future capacity demands.
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DIFC Strengthens Leadership Team To Drive Vision For Future Growth
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Authority, the entity responsible for the operations and management of the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region with a wealth and asset management market of USD 424 billion.
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TRA Visits CERT China
A Delegation from the UAE Computer Emergency Response Team (aeCERT) and the Center of Digital Innovation (CoDI), of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA).
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Noor Bank Raises Over AED500 Million For Azimut’s Fixed Maturity Fund
Noor Bank, one of the leading Shari’ah-compliant banks in the UAE, entered a successful collaboration with Azimut (DIFC) Limited to launch the largest US-dollar Islamic fixed maturity plan (FMP) in the UAE under a Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) domiciliation.
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UAE Named Partner Country Of Moscow Global Forum
The UAE has been named as the partner country of Moscow Global Forum ’City for Education’ set to take place in conjunction with Aqdar World Summit from the 29th August until 1st September 2019 in Russia.
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Etihad Credit Insurance Partners With Emirates NBD To Empower UAE Businesses In Increasing Their Global Footprint
Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE federal credit insurance company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Corporate Banking division of Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region to provide export insurance services to UAE companies.
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TRA Launches The 5th Edition Of The Innovation Camp
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) announced the launch of the "TRA Innovation Camp" in its fifth edition on Sunday, July 7th till 8th August 2019.
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’Innovators Under 35’ Judges Committee Announced
The Dubai Future Foundation and EmTech MENA have announced the committee of judges for ’Innovators Under 35’, a global competition for young innovators, in its second year.
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Spectacular Night Under The Stars At Moy House For The Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Arabian Nights Party
Dubai Duty Free, the title sponsor of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open hosted a spectacular party in the private gardens of Moy House, Lahinch on the Friday night of Ireland’s national golfing tournament (5th July).
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Eid Al-Adha Holiday For Private Sector Announced
Eid al-Adha holiday for all private sector employees will begin on 9th until 12th Dhu al-Hijjah 1440 H, according to an announcement of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.
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Protecting Subscribers From Excessive Charges
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has demanded telecom operators in the UAE (Etisalat and du) to ensure receiving an explicit request from the subscriber before activating the service of "pay-per-use data" on the mobile SIM cards.
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Mashreq Bank Raises Record Breaking AED 191 Million Worth Of Subscriptions For Fixed Maturity Plan (FMP) Series 2
Mashreq Bank, a leading financial institution in the UAE, today announced that its 3.5 years Fixed Maturity Plan (FMP) Series 2 managed by the bank’s investment arm, Mashreq Capital (DIFC) Limited (’Mashreq Capital’ or ’Company’).
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2nd France-DEWA Business Forum Held In Dubai
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has organised the second France-DEWA Business Forum, in collaboration with the French Business Council in Dubai and the Northern Emirates and Business France.
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Etisalat Digital And Microsoft Announce Strategic Partnership To Deliver The Intelligent Cloud
Etisalat Digital is collaborating with Microsoft as its strategic partner in the UAE, to provide government entities, large enterprises, and small and medium enterprises with state of the art digital solutions and enable transformation based on Microsoft Cloud services.
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TRA Holds The UAE Hackathon 2019 Inspirational Ideas Forum
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has held The UAE Hackathon 2019 (data for happiness and wellbeing) Inspirational Ideas Forum at its office in Dubai.
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Empower Guides Customers To Avoid Disruption Of Service During Summer
Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower), the world’s largest district cooling services provider, offered its customers a set of guidelines to avoid service interruption during summer, and to enjoy a refreshing summer.
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Stars Of Celebrity And Sporting Worlds Feature In Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Pro Am
The 2019 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open got off to a spectacular start today (Wednesday, 3rd July) as stars of the celebrity and sporting world featured in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Pro Am competition which kicked off the tournament.
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Dubai Hosts 5th WCO Global AEO Conference In March 2020
During their participation in the WCO Council 133rd/134th Sessions in Brussels, Belgium Dubai Customs announced the hosting of the 5th WCO GLOBAL AEO CONFERENCE from 10-12 March 2019, which will be held in cooperation with the World Customs Organization.
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Nasdaq Dubai And Samruk-Kazyna Sign MoU To Promote Investor Awareness Of Kazakhstan Companies And Explore Market Access
Nasdaq Dubai and Samruk-Kazyna JSC today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote international awareness of investment opportunities in Kazakhstan and explore market access.
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Dubai Artificial Intelligence Conference And Exhibition Kicks-Off In October
In keeping with the need to utilise artificial intelligence and technological applications to boost the sports field as per the Leadership’s policy, the Dubai Sports Artificial Intelligence Conference and Exhibition will convene on 14th and 15th October 2019.
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The National OSI Team Evaluates Latest Achievements And Finalizes The Six-Phase Roadmap In Dubai
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has hosted the 22nd meeting of the Executive Team of the National Online Services Index, one the indicators of the UAE Vision 2021 National Agenda. The OSI Executive Team includes representatives of 11 federal and local government entities.
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Emirates Islamic Is First Islamic Bank To Sign Up To Emirates Development Bank’s ’Credit Guarantee Scheme’ For SMEs
EDB’s AED 100 million Credit Guarantee Scheme supports the goals of the National Agendaunder UAE Vision 2021, focused on boosting the GDP contribution of SMEs to 70 percent by 2021 and is aligned with the UAE’s push towards economic diversification and building a post-oil economy.
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Sberbank And Emirates NBD Announce Official Approval Of The Deal By Banking Regulators In UAE, Turkey, Austria And Russia
We have since received regulatory approval for the Transaction from the Central Bank of United Arab Emirates (CB UAE), the Banking Regulations and Supervision Agency (BRSA), Turkey, the Financial Market Authority (FMA), in Austria and Central Bank of Russia (CBR) to proceed with the transaction.
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Emirates NBD Joins Hands With Dubai Police To Launch #secureyouraccount Campaign
Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region today announced a joint initiative with Dubai Police - the launch of a UAE-wide #secureyouraccount campaign, aimed at raising public awareness and education on cybersecurity.
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DMCC Barcelona Roadshow Highlights Opportunity For Growth In Dubai For Spanish Firms, Economic Impact Of Expo 2020 Dubai
DMCC, the world’s leading free zone and Government of Dubai Authority for commodities trade and enterprise concluded its "Made for Trade Live" roadshow in Barcelona on 27th June, 2019.
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Dubai’s Expanding Trade Ties With Ukraine In Focus At Kiev Forum
Dubai’s non-oil trade with Ukraine nearly doubled between 2016 and 2018 to reach US$571 million last year, while Ukrainian agricultural and metal exports dominated trade volumes.
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UAE To Participate In World Economic Forum In China
The UAE Government will take part in the World Economic Forum held in Dalian, China, between 1st-3rd July, in the presence of more than 1,900 government officials, entrepreneurs and researchers from more than 100 countries.
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RTA Donates 3,536 Computer Units To Mohammed Bin Rashid Humanitarian And Charity Establishment
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has donated 3,536 computer units to Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian & Charity Establishment in the context of RTA’s social responsibility and global contributions of RTA’s Charity Foundation.
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DHA To Strengthen Partnership With Canadian Healthcare Institutions
The Dubai Health Authority, DHA, signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with University Health Network, UHN, to strengthen cooperation and partnership and exchange experiences with the Canadian institution.
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DIFC Introduces Business Friendly And Flexible Regulatory Regime For Prescribed Companies
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has made structuring and financing faster, economical, and more flexible.
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DIFC And INSPIRE Yoga Partner To Bring Wellness To The Community
CUsing aromatherapy, sound baths, and Yin Yang yoga, the class is designed to help participants relieve stress, stimulate the vagus nerve and learn how they can improve their mental strength and physical health.
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12th Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby At The Curragh Racecourse
The 12th Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby took place at the Curragh Racecourse, Co. Kildare, Ireland on Saturday, 29th June with the Aidan O’Brien trained ’Sovereign’ going first past the post in the confident hands of jockey, Padraig Beggy.
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Government Of Pakistan Closes First Phase Of US$ 375 Million Syndicated Term Loan And Murabaha Facilities Fully Subscribed By Leading UAE Banks
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan acting through the Ministry of Finance (MoF) - Government of Pakistan has successfully signed a US$ 375 Million Dual Tranche Syndicated Term Facility in June 2019.
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Dubai Police Receives Recognition For Support At Ramadan Event For 10,000 Labourers
One of Dubai’s largest Ramadan iftars, which saw more than 10,000 labourers receive special meals distributed by 150 volunteers was only possible due to the support provided by the team at Al Qusais Police Station.
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Etisalat Brings UAE’s First Smartphone Self-Service Vending Machine To Abu Dhabi
Etisalat launches pilot project with first location at ADNOC Distribution service station
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Real estate is the leading force driving Dubai’s economy
The real estate industry in the city has always been a key source of remarkable contribution to the economy here.
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Wall Street Exchange Lauds Indian Nurses As The Heartbeat Of The UAE Healthcare Sector
Wall Street Exchange (WSE) has always believed that health workers are the heartbeat of the healthcare sector for their tireless, compassionate, and dedicated service to save and improve lives.
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Zulekha Hospital Experts Save UAE Resident From Severe Allergy, Preventing Loss Of Vision, Sepsis And Organ Failure
34 year old male patient Nibin came to Zulekha Hospital with fever, eye congestion and pain in throat and found out that he was having severe allergy following his medication intake of (Tegretol) Carbamazepine.
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DAE Repurchases Shares Held By Emaar Properties PJSC
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. announced that it had repurchased the approximately 4% of its common shares owned by Emaar Properties PJSC.
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Horological Machine N°7 Platinum Red Surfaces At Mb&F Mad Gallery In Dubai
Platinum, which sits at the apex of the hierarchy of noble watchmaking materials, makes its debut in HM7, its bright silvery-white hue an emphatic counterpoint to the vividly crimson unidirectional rotating bezel.
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DHA Plans To Develop Certificate Of Need Guidelines
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) held a workshop with the private sector to receive their input and feedback prior to developing a "Certificate of Need" policies and guidelines.
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From Grass Courts To Purple Carpet: London Celebrates The World’s Greatest Tennis Champions At The Dubai Duty Free WTA Summer Party
The stars of the WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) joined together in London at the Dubai Duty Free WTA Summer Party to celebrate the greatest champions in women’s tennis on the eve of The Championships, Wimbledon.
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Winners Toast Success In Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Golf Classic
23 teams of players took part in the annual Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Golf Classic at the Palmer Ryder Cup Course at The K Club on Thursday (June 27th).
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DIFC Hosts Session To Discuss The Enhancements And Implications Of The Newly Enacted Employment Law
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, hosted a session today to discuss the enhancements and implications of the newly enacted DIFC employment law.
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Etisalat And Noor Bank Join Hands To Offer Mobile Digital Payment Service
Etisalat and Noor Bank today announced the launch of eWallet, a new digital payment service aimed at empowering UAE customers with safe, convenient, and flexible payment solutions using a mobile device.
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The allure of real estate in the world’s most awe-inspiring metropolis
Of all the decidedly unexpected places in the world where real estate is good value for money geographically, and a prime investment both now and going into the future, Dubai is perhaps the most impressive of them all.
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Brand New City Half Marathon Launches In Dubai International Financial Centre
Registration is now open for the first ever, City Half Marathon taking place in the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the destination where business and lifestyle meets and the official venue partner for the event.
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The thrill of travelling to Middle Eastern metropolis Dubai
Dubai has come a long way from the small fishing town it once was.
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Executive Vice Chairman And CEO Of Dubai Duty Free Colm Mcloughlin Honoured For His Contribution To CO. Kildare
Kildare County Council made an official presentation to Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free, Colm McLoughlin on 26th June for his contribution to County Kildare.
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Dubai Government Workshop To Provide Technical Vehicle Support Services For Expo 2020
Dubai Government Workshop, DGW, will provide technical vehicle support services for activities related to the upcoming Expo 2020 Dubai.
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Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Returns To The Curragh.
The sense of expectation is rising ahead of the 12th Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival, which takes place at the newly-renovated ’Home of the Classics’, Curragh Racecourse in Co. Kildare (Ireland) from June 27th-29th.
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ADNOC Group CEO Participates In Bloomberg Emerging And Frontier Forum
Speaking during the day-long forum which was opened by Michael Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg Philanthropies, Dr. Al Jaber began his remarks by noting that stability and energy security are paramount to economic growth.
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First Kenyan National Wins US$1 Million In Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire.
Dubai Duty Free conducted the last draw for the month of June and announced the latest winners in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise promotion.
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Nestle International Travel Retail (Nitr) Presents Dubai Duty Free With Top Retail Partner Award.
Nestle International Travel Retail General Manager Stewart Dryburgh recently had the pleasure of presenting Dubai Duty Free Executive Vice Chairman and CEO Colm McLoughlin and COO Ramesh Cidambi with a Special Recognition Award.
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TRA Launches The UAE National Cybersecurity Strategy
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) launched the UAE National Cybersecurity Strategy at a press conference held at TRA offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, in the presence of H.E. Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori.
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’UAE National Cybersecurity Strategy’ Launched
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, today announced the launch of the ’UAE National Cybersecurity Strategy’ during a press conference held at TRA offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
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Dubai Duty Free Wins At The Chinese Tourist Welcome Awards
Dubai Duty Free was presented with the Chinese Tourist Welcome Awards (Silver) in the Marketing category by China Outbound Tourism Research Institute (COTRI) during the ITB China Tourism Conference held at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Centre.
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Asian Street Kitchen Officially Opens At Dubai International Airport, Terminal 3
Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR), renowned for delivering, owning and operating exciting dining concepts and brands, has officially opened Asian Street Kitchen at the world’s busiest international airport, Dubai International (DXB) in Terminal Three’s Concourse A.
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DIFC Partners With TiE Mumbai To Help Indian FinTechs Scale Their Business Across MEASA Region
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), has partnered with The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), the world’s largest non-profit entrepreneurial organisation.
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RTA Announces Full Automation Of Drivers Testing At The Smart Yard
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority announced 100% automation of drivers tests through Smart Yard project.
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Dubai Duty Free Receives Superbrands Award For The Fourteenth Time
At the recent Superbrands UAE Tribute Event, Dubai Duty Free has received its fourteenth Superbrands Award for Excellence in Branding at the ceremony held at the Inter-Continental-Dubai Festival City.
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