Fifa World Cup 2022: How to save in Dubai as flight tickets, hotel rates soar in Qatar
It is more economical to stay in Dubai and fly down to Doha to watch the Fifa World Cup in Qatar than book a hotel in Doha to watch the match due to exorbitant hotel rates in Qatar, say travel agents. On average, it will cost at least $2,000 (Dh7,340) to watch the matches in […]
UAE: 1 Billion Meals distributes more than 2.5 million meals in seven Asian countries
The 1 Billion Meals initiative, the region’s largest food donation drive to support the underprivileged and undernourished in 50 countries across four continents, announced the completion of the distribution of more than 2.5 million meals across seven Asian countries, in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment (MBRCH). Organised by […]
UAE: Abu Dhabi Judicial Department’s Foreign Experts Court examines 200 cases with total claims of over $816mln
The Foreign Experts Court of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has managed to maintain high adjudication rates in the cases brought before it over three years since it started operating in 2019, achieving a 90 percent disposition rate out of a total number of about 200 commercial cases submitted to its consideration, […]
Commercial Bank International first UAE bank to launch Metaverse location
Commercial Bank International (CBI, a corporate and retail bank headquartered in Dubai, has announced the official launch of its Metaverse location. CBI is the first UAE bank to have presence in the Metaverse and among the few early adapting banks in the Middle East and the world as well. CBI’s virtual location is now […]
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy announces events and activities planned for GITEX Global 2022
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy will host a series of high-level events, meetings and activities as a strategic partner at North Star Dubai, the largest startup event in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, organised as part of GITEX Global 2022. With the Chamber’s support, record participation is expected at North Star […]
Dubai’s RTA to showcase driverless taxis for the first time during Gitex
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has revealed an extensive collection of smart initiatives, applications, and stations it will showcase at the 42nd edition of GITEX 2022, which commences tomorrow, Monday, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. At the event, RTA will exhibit the self-driving Cruise vehicle built on the Chevrolet Bolt electric platform […]
Charitable group secures $500,000 for flood victims in Pakistan
A charitable organisation that works for the upliftment of the Memon community around the world has succeeded in securing pledges of $500,000 for the housing rehabilitation of those affected by floods in Pakistan. This was achieved by the World Memon Organisation (WMO) that held its biennial meeting in Dubai this weekend, while also […]
Abu Dhabi achieves world’s highest vaccination rate at almost 100%
Abu Dhabi achieved the highest vaccination rate in the world at nearly 100 per cent, the Department of Health-Abu Dhabi (DoH) has announced. “Through the vaccination campaign launched by Abu Dhabi, the Emirate was able to achieve the highest vaccination rate worldwide at nearly 100 per cent,” the DoH said on Facebook. According to […]
Oman Rail-Etihad Rail JV Company’s board of directors holds inaugural meeting
The Board of Directors of Oman Rail-Etihad Rail JV Company, a joint venture between Oman Rail, the developer and operator of the Oman national Rail Network, and Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, held its inaugural meeting in Dubai, two days after signing an agreement to form […]
Al Quoz Creative Zone’s master plan approved, to be rolled out over 4 years
The Higher Committee of the Al Quoz Creative Zone today approved the master plan for the Al Quoz Creative Zone during a meeting chaired by H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Member of the Dubai Council. The master plan provides a […]