News Burjeel Holdings has opened the first dedicated Day Surgery Centre in Al Dhafra. Burjeel Holdings has opened the first dedicated Day Surgery Centre in the Al Dhafra region. The center, located in Al Dhafra Mall in Madinat Zayed, was inaugurated by Nasser Mohammed Al Mansouri, Undersecretary of the Ruler’s Representative Court in Al Dhafra Region, in the presence of senior officials. Al
News ADNOC L&S reported a 31% increase in net profit in the first half of 2024. ADNOC Logistics and Services has announced its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2024. During the first half of 2024, ADNOC L&S recorded a net profit of $401 million (AED1,473 million), which translates to $0.05 (AED0.20) per share, marking a 31%
News The general organizational structure of SGLD has been approved by the Sharjah Ruler. H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree approving the general organizational structure of the Sharjah Government Legal Department (SGLD). The Decree states that the general organizational structure of the SGLD attached to this decree shall be
News The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy is promoting Expand North Star to 1,500 startups. Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, and Dubai World Trade Centre have successfully concluded a series of 12 international roadshows to promote Expand North Star, which is the world’s largest event for startups and investors. The chamber met
News Emirates' first upgraded 777 aircraft departs for Geneva. The first Emirates Boeing 777 with a nose-to-tail cabin refresh, featuring a new look, is now in service and is set to depart for Geneva this afternoon as EK 83. The entire revamp of the aircraft took 37 days to complete, and it will enter service four days ahead of
News Dubai Future Academy has launched the 'FEEL: Disruptive Futures Programme'. Dubai Future Academy, an initiative of Dubai Future Foundation, has announced the launch of "FEEL: A Disruptive Futures Programme," an international initiative that is the first of its kind in the region. This programme aims to cultivate future foresight leaders across various fields, enhancing their intellectual and experiential
News EWEC has introduced Clean Energy Certificates for the first time. Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) has announced the launch of Clean Energy Certificates (CECs) for energy generated by the UAE's utility-scale Wind Programme. These wind energy CECs are now available for purchase, enabling entities to certify their clean energy consumption and reduce the carbon emissions of their
News DIFC and Ripple to speed up Blockchain technology adoption. Ripple, a specialized enterprise in blockchain and crypto solutions, has announced its plans to partner with DIFC Innovation Hub, the thriving innovation ecosystem of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), to accelerate blockchain and digital asset innovation in the UAE. The new partnership aims to connect the next generation of
News "Sultan Al Neyadi emphasizes empowering Emirati students abroad as a key focus for UAE leadership." Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, highlighted the importance of staying connected with students studying abroad and implementing initiatives to enhance their skills. These initiatives aim to create an educational environment that fosters the capabilities of young people and promotes the exchange of knowledge
Private school performance and quality improvements are increasing in Ras Al Khaimah, according to an inspection report. The Ras Al Khaimah Department of Knowledge (RAK DOK) has reported a significant improvement in the performance of private schools in the emirate. This improvement was revealed in the latest cycle of the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) quality evaluations (school inspections). The inspection results showed that seven schools received
News In the first half of 2024, the taxi sector in Dubai experienced a noteworthy uptick with an increase of 500,000 trips. The taxi sector in Dubai saw an increase of 500 thousand trips in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year. During the first half of this year, there were 55.7 million journeys, up from 55.3 million journeys in the same period last year.
News The Fujairah Crown Prince is reviewing the emirate's bid to host the UN Adventure Tourism Conference in 2025. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, hosted a meeting at his office in the Emiri Diwan with Amr Zain Al-Deen, Director of the Fujairah Adventures. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad was updated on the center's preparations
News In the first half of 2024, United Arab Bank's pre-tax net profit increased by 26%. The United Arab Bank (UAB) announced its financial results for the six months ended on 30th June 2024. UAB reported a net profit after tax of AED 139 million for the first half of 2024, compared to a net profit of AED 121 million for the same period last year,
News FAB's net profit for H1 2024 was AED8.4 billion with a revenue of AED15.7 billion. First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) achieved record financial results in the first half of 2024. The bank reported a net profit of AED 8.4 billion and revenue of AED 15.7 billion, marking a 16 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth. Profit before tax grew by 15 percent YoY to AED
News NBF's net profit in H1 2024 was AED 441.2 million. The National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) reported a net profit after tax of AED AED 441.2 million for the first half of 2024, with a corporate tax charge of AED 43.8 million. In a press statement today, NBF announced a 46 percent year-on-year growth, closing the six-month period
News Food supplies are being distributed to displaced families in Khan Younis as part of Operation 'Chivalrous Knight 3'. The United Arab Emirates has been supporting displaced Palestinian families through its humanitarian initiative "Chivalrous Knight 3." The initiative distributed essential food supplies to thousands of families affected by conflict, scarcity of aid, and a shortage of basic necessities. The goal of this humanitarian effort is to alleviate
News DEWA has attracted projects worth AED 43.6 billion through the IPWP model over the span of 10 years. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, the Managing Director and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has emphasized that DEWA is working in line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to position Dubai as
The Presidents of the UAE and Indonesia talked about their countries' bilateral relations during a phone call. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from His Excellency Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia. The discussion focused on bilateral cooperation and strategic relations between the two countries, including economic and investment cooperation that promotes sustainable development and prosperity for
RAKEZ and AHK organize networking event for German investors to enhance business opportunities in Ras Al Khaimah. The Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) and the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK) recently held a successful Business Breakfast in Ras Al Khaimah to promote networking among German investors and businesses across the UAE. The event welcomed high-level representatives from key Ras Al Khaimah entities,
News UAE will be represented by 14 athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The UAE's participation in the 33rd Summer Olympic Games hosted by Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11, 2024, was unveiled by the National Olympic Committee (NOC). The event will feature 10,500 athletes from 200 National Olympic Committees competing in 32 sports across 329 events at
Sultan bin Ahmed has initiated an eye surgery campaign in Egypt. H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council (SMC), recently initiated a campaign for eye surgeries, sponsored by Sharjah Broadcast Authority (SBA) in collaboration with Sharjah Charity International. The campaign targets eye patients who cannot afford the
News UAE is taking part in the BRICS Parliamentary Forum drafting committee meeting. Sarah Falaknaz, Member of the Federal National Council (FNC) Parliamentary Division, took part in a virtual meeting of the drafting committee for outcomes of the 10th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, set to take place on 11–12 July in St. Petersburg, Russia. During the meeting, they approved the final statement of
News The Ruler of UAQ has issued a decree appointing the Chairman of Al Arabi Sports and Cultural Club. H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, has issued an Emiri Decree appointing Khalid Yousef bin Hudaiba as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Arabi Sports and Cultural Club. This is in accordance with Emiri Decree
News UAE's RAK Ruler tells SCO Summit that UAE is committed to strengthening partnerships and cooperation worldwide, led by Mohamed bin Zayed. Head of the UAE delegation, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, participated in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan on behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The summit, held on 3rd
News The Chairman of the UAE Cybersecurity Council won 2 gold and 1 silver awards at the Globee Awards for Cybersecurity. Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al-Kuwaiti, Chairman of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, has received two gold and one silver award at the Globee Awards for Cybersecurity in recognition of his significant contributions to enhancing digital security both locally and globally. These awards demonstrate the Council's commitment to the highest standards
