Economic licenses in Ajman grow by 11% in Q3-23: Ajman DED
The business movement report for the third quarter (Q3) of 2023, which is issued by the Department of Economic Development in Ajman (Ajman DED) revealed a growth in the total number of economic licenses by 11%. Considering the distribution of economic licenses by category, professional licenses came in first place with 51% of the total […]
Dubai approves general budget of $67bn for 2024-26 fiscal cycle
In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has approved the Government of Dubai’s general budget for the fiscal cycle of 2024-2026, with total expenditures of AED246.6 billion. His Highness the Ruler of Dubai also approved Law No. (20) of […]
UAE President receives phone call from US Vice President
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States, to discuss concerted efforts to enhance the urgent humanitarian response in the Gaza Strip and bolster the provision of humanitarian assistance to civilians impacted by escalating military activity. His Highness and the […]
UAE Government annual meetings to strengthen identity, unity, culture: Sheikh Mohammed
The UAE Government’s annual meetings on November 7-8 will see 500 ministers and top officials discuss the economy and digital transformation, artificial intelligence, housing, national identity, Emiratisation, health and food security. The meetings will also hear the latest updates on climate change conference COP28 that the UAE is hosting from November 30 to December 12. […]
Dubai Airshow 2023 to bring together over 1,400 exhibitors from 95 countries
Dubai Airshow 2023 is set to be the biggest on record, with exhibitors from 95 countries and visitor numbers expected to grow from last year’s edition. More than 1,400 exhibitors, including 400 first-time exhibitors and over 80 startups across sectors from commercial aviation, advanced aerial mobility, space , defence and military, business aviation, will showcase […]
Dubai 2023-24 cruise season: Emirate welcomes Resilient Lady from Virgin Voyages
Dubai Harbour welcomed Resilient Lady from Virgin Voyages on its maiden call to the region’s waters. The call is among the numerous international cruise liners expected to arrive at Dubai Harbour during the 2023-24 cruise season. The emirate is expecting 300,000 passengers and 49 ship calls. Resilient Lady launched on May 14 from Athens, Greece. […]
RTA to build 40 new air-conditioned delivery rider rest areas
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) plans to build 40 air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders in key areas across the emirate to enhance road safety and foster wellbeing. RTA said by providing the facilities, it seeks to offer comfortable amenities to delivery riders while waiting for new orders. The initiative is expected to increase delivery […]
UAE President issues order to initiate Gallant Knight 3 humanitarian operation for Gaza
The UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence to initiate ‘Gallant Knight 3’, a humanitarian operation to support Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, according to a report by the state news agency, WAM. The President instructed the Joint Operations Command to work in […]
Pure Health , Dell partner to advance healthcare services in Abu Dhabi
PureHealth has partnered with Dell Technologies to leverage generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) across healthcare services including early disease detection, medical data analysis and personalised treatment plans to advance Abu Dhabi’s health ecosystem further. The partnership will harness the collective resources and technologies of both entities to improve health outcomes by ensuring access to advanced medical […]
DFSA hits FFA Private Bank with $370,000 fine over system failures
Dubai financial regulator has fined FFA Private Bank (FFA) $373,842 (Dhs1.4m) for having inadequate systems and controls to identify, assess and report trading, which exhibited suspicions of market abuse between February 2018 and March 2021. The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) said the weaknesses in FFA’s systems and controls meant that the company failed to identify […]