The number of COVID-19 patients hospitalized in the Republic of Korea has been increasing sharply, signaling a resurgence of the virus nationwide during the summer months. According to Yonhap News Agency, health authorities reported that 861 people were admitted to hospitals for COVID-19 in the first week of August, marking

Sheikh Salem bin Abdulrahman Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Ruler's Office, recently attended the annual event of the Sudanese Social Centre in Sharjah. This event celebrated the achievements of Sudanese creatives, high school students, and university graduates. The event took place at Al Zahra Hall in the

The European Union (EU) has announced a 43 million euro contribution to assist the Palestinian Authority in paying salaries and pensions for its employees and retirees in the West Bank. This financial aid is intended to help the Palestinian Authority meet part of its obligations to its civil servants amid

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the launch of the Open Call for the 13th edition of the Sikka Art & Design Festival. The festival will take place from January 31st to February 9th, 2025, at Al Shindagha Historic Neighbourhood, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha

Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has facilitated a strategic partnership between UAE-based Meerana Technologies and FPT, a Vietnamese technology company, to collaborate in empowering UAE nationals and delivering advanced technology solutions locally. The collaboration will enable Emiratis to acquire digital

In the first half of 2024, the number of visitors to Qasr Al Watan Library increased to nearly 270,000, up from 185,000 in the same period last year, indicating a growth rate of 46 percent. The library, affiliated with the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), is a

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in the UAE discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation. The focus was on strengthening trade and investment relations between the private sectors of the UAE, specifically Sharjah, and Indonesia. They also talked about promoting

Etihad Airways announced its financial results for the first half of 2024, revealing a 48 percent increase in profit after tax, totaling AED 852 million (US$232 million), a significant rise from AED 577 million (US$157 million) in the first half of 2023. Total revenue rose by 21 percent

To strengthen the relationship and cooperation between the UAE and the Republic of Colombia, Mohammed Abdullah Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to Colombia, met with Yesenia OlayaRequene, Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation of Colombia. During the meeting, they discussed collaborating in technology, AI, digitization, and smart applications. Al Shamsi emphasized

Sheikh Maktoum bin Butti Al Maktoum, Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Dubai Office, met with Denny Lesmana, Consul-General of the Republic of Indonesia in Dubai, and received his credentials. Maktoum welcomed the Consul-General and praised the political, economic, commercial, and investment relations between the two friendly countries.

ADNOC Distribution has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2024. The company reported a 15.0% year-over-year increase to $267 million in Q2 2024 EBITDA and a 12.9% year-over-year rise in net profit to $170 million. Excluding the impact of the UAE corporate tax, net profit

Ocean temperatures in the Great Barrier Reef reached their highest level in 400 years during the last decade, according to researchers. They warned that the reef is unlikely to survive if global warming is not halted, as reported by the Associated Press (AP). Between 2016 and 2024, the Great Barrier

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for an emergency meeting regarding an outbreak of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, which has spread outside the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has convened an Emergency Committee to provide advice on whether the outbreak constitutes a

The Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has established 18 new complexes in different countries during the first half of this year, costing AED6.7 million. This exceeds the 17 complexes set up during the same period last year. The new facilities comprise 13 complexes in Bangladesh, two in Tajikistan, two in

Emaar Properties has announced its financial results for the first half of 2024. The company reported total revenue of AED 14.4 billion ($3.9 billion) and a net profit before tax of AED 7.8 billion ($2.1 billion), marking a 17% and 33% growth, respectively, compared to the

The UAE national banks provided a total of AED25.7 billion in credit facilities to the business and industrial sectors during the first five months of 2024, as per the recent data released by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE). During this period, the cumulative credit balance

Spinneys has reported its financial results for the six-month period ending on 30th June 2024. First-half revenues reached a record high of AED 1.6 billion, showing a 9.9% increase year-on-year, with a profit of AED146 million, up 15.2%. In a statement on Thursday, Spinneys announced that it

The Arab Monetary Fund (AMF) reported that the market cap of Arab stock exchanges surpassed $4.174 trillion at the end of the first half of 2024. The market value of some of the major stock exchanges are as follows: * Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange: $761.54 billion * Dubai Financial Market:

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Chairman of the Industry Development Council, chaired the sixth meeting of the Industry Development Council. The council aims to enhance the performance and competitiveness of the UAE’s industrial sector, providing more investment opportunities, enablers, and quality

Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) and KASE Clearing Centre (KACC) have become the sixth member to join the Tabadul Digital Exchange Hub. This collaboration is aimed at facilitating cross-border trading between the exchanges and expanding investment opportunities. Tabadul, launched by Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) in 2022, is a digital platform

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) recently completed a series of high-level engagements in China and took part in the Shanghai Investment Summit organized by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO). The summit was attended by 200 industry and financial executives from China and Hong Kong. The roadshow covered Shanghai and

Dubai Police and Radio Holland-Middle East have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation and coordination. This collaboration aims to support and exchange expertise in scientific and technological fields to advance the force's Smart Boat Project (Haddad). The MoU was signed by Major General Dr. Saleh

Ajman's rental market saw a substantial 49 percent increase in transaction value during the first half of 2024, reaching AED2.277 billion, as reported by the Ajman Municipality and Planning Department. Abdulrahman Al Nuaimi, the Director-General of the Department, stated that the surge in transactions reflects Ajman'

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the emirate, has published comprehensive Healthcare Workforce Bioethics Guidelines as a pioneering step towards ensuring standardized ethical practices in Abu Dhabi’s dynamic healthcare sector. Built on best practices and in consultation with subject matter experts,

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a concerning warning about the severe impact of mass displacement in Gaza on public health. The overcrowding, lack of proper shelter, and poor water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions are creating a heightened risk of communicable diseases. In a heartfelt statement on Tuesday, WHO