UAE leaders extend condolences to Sultan of Oman over floods victims
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman, over the victims of the floods that hit the sultanate, wishing a speedy recovery to all the injured. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and […]
World Bank raises forecast for UAE’s real GDP growth to 3.9% in 2024; 4.1% in 2025
The World Bank has raised its forecast for the UAE’s real GDP growth to 3.9% in 2024, compared to its previous forecast in January of 3.7%. In an economic update published today on the latest economic developments in the Middle East and North Africa region, the World Bank said it had raised its forecast for […]
Dubai Police Arrests 494 Individuals Involved in Phone Fraud Targeting Bank Customers
As Dubai Police, represented by the General Department of Criminal Investigation, arrested 494 individuals involved in 406 phone fraud cases targeting bank customers under the guise of “updating banking information” over the past year. The fraudsters utilised various deceptive methods, including phone calls, emails, SMS, and social media links, to trick victims and access their […]
Eid Al-Fitr holiday 2024 in UAE financial markets
The Securities and Commodities Authority announced that the Eid Al-Fitr holiday in the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Dubai Financial Market will start from Monday, the 29th of Ramadan 1445 AH (April 8, 2024), until the 3rd of Shawwal 1445 AH. The authority added in today’s circular that its decision came after consultation and coordination […]
Expected Weather in the UAE During Eid al-Fitr Holiday
The National Center of Meteorology forecasts the weather during the blessed Eid al-Fitr holiday period from Monday, April 8th to Friday, April 12th, 2024, to be warm during the day and moderate to cool at night and in the early morning generally. It will be partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy as amounts of medium and […]
Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment and Dubai Islamic Bank sign MoU to support community initiatives with a value of AED10 million
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Housing Establishment (MBRHE) and Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at supporting community initiatives with a total value of AED10 million. The signing of the MoU underscores the commitment to community partnership and corporate social responsibility among entities in Dubai. Driven by the ethos of […]
Third UAE aid ship bound for Gaza arrives at Al Arish Port as part of Operation ‘Chivalrous Knight 3’
The third UAE aid ship carrying 4,630 tonnes of relief supplies arrived at the Port of Al Arish, after being dispatched as part of Operation “Chivalrous Knight 3”, to provide further humanitarian support to affected Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. The shipment includes food and medical supplies, children’s formula, shelter materials, winter clothing, and […]
Dubai Media Council launches the #EidInDubai campaign in partnership with the public and private sector
#RamadanInDubai campaign concludes on a high note, with exceptional participation from the community Dubai Media Council launches the #EidInDubai campaign in partnership with the public and private sector Mona Al Marri: The #RamadanInDubai campaign has not only enriched our social fabric but also raised Dubai’s profile as a city that offers the world’s most exceptional […]
UAE President directs settling AED155 million in financial dues of resident students in government schools
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued directives to settle the outstanding financial dues of UAE resident students registered in the country’s government schools for previous years of study at a total cost of AED155 million. The initiative taken by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan epitomises the values […]
Mohammed bin Rashid attends GDMO’s annual media gathering
Mohammed bin Rashid attends GDMO’s annual media gathering and honours ‘Dubai Media Pioneers’ – Maktoum bin Mohammed and Ahmed bin Mohammed attend the event – An initiative of the Dubai Media Council, ‘Dubai Media Pioneers’ seeks to celebrate Emirati media pioneers Mohammed bin Rashid: Emirati pioneers in the media industry have played a key role in […]