Fitch affirms Bank of Sharjah’s ‘BBB+’ rating; outlook stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Bank of Sharjah’s long-term issuer default rating (IDR) at ‘BBB+’ for the second year in a row, with a stable outlook. Affirming Bank of Sharjah’s rating […]
UAE: Visa cancellation process after job loss or resignation explained
I might lose my job. If I have my family here in the UAE under my sponsorship, how does the company go about cancelling my visa? How long can I […]
UAE: Breaks during work hours mandatory under employment law
Question: I recently read about an employment rule in the UAE that mandates breaks for employees during work. Can you explain this to me? Is it a mandatory requirement? Where […]
Airports, airlines and ANSPs urged to team up for growth
International air navigation service providers, airports and airlines must reunite and explore ways to stay resilient in the post-pandemic era, said a top official at the Global Airport Leaders’ Forum […]
UAE among world’s top tea exporting countries: FCSC
The UAE is a global hub in the tea export market, with total exports of about AED1.2 billion in 2020, according to a report by Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre […]
Floyd Mayweather dazzles in Abu Dhabi exhibition fight
Fight fans were treated to a thrilling night of action as Floyd Mayweather, the undefeated American boxing champion, dominated Don Moore at Yas Island’s Etihad Arena on Sunday. Mayweather had […]
Mövenpick opens new 166-room hotel at Jumeirah Village
Swiss hospitality chain Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of its new property located in the heart of Jumeirah Village Triangle (JVT) in Dubai featuring 166 rooms and […]
UAE: Up to $136,000 fine for blackmailing, threatening others online
The UAE Public Prosecution has announced a minimum fine of Dh250,000 and a maximum penalty of Dh500,000 for threatening or blackmailing someone online. Violators will also be sentenced to prison […]
Millennials home in on Dubai
A few years ago, Jatin and Sherry Gupta, a young millennial couple, he a banker in his early 30s, she a PR consultant (and founder of Excel Comms) in […]
UAE’s concern over the environment continues to intensify: Nahyan bin Mubarak
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, has reiterated the UAE’s concern over climate and environment, noting “a strong connection between our spiritual values and […]
