Jamal Bin Theniyah, Chairman of Emaar Properties, today rang the market-opening bell to celebrate the listing of a US$500 million Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai. The ceremony was attended by Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Executive Board Member of Emaar Properties; Rashid Al Shamsi, Board Member of Nasdaq Dubai; and Hamed Ali, CEO of Nasdaq Dubai and Deputy […]Read More
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) reported on Sunday a 76 per cent jump in first-half net profit to AED2.524 billion on the back of higher fee income, lower cost of funds and improved cost to income ratio in the second quarter, Khaleej Times reported. The bank said its Q2 net profit surged 14 per cent […]Read More
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent cables of congratulations to kings, presidents and emirs of Arab and Islamic countries, on the advent of Eid Al Adha. In his messages, President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa expressed his wishes of good health and happiness to the leaders and wished further progress and […]Read More
The Abu Dhabi Arts Society’s Cultural and Literary Council in its second season organised a discussion session entitled “Cultural and Literary Industries and the Knowledge Economy” in which a group of distinguished names, took part. Dr. Hamed bin Mohamed Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Abu Dhabi Arts […]Read More
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, called upon the graduates of the One Million Arab Coders initiative to compete in the initiatives challenge and develop projects and solutions using the skills they acquired during their participation in the programme. The grand […]Read More
The Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), and Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), one of the oldest and largest higher education institutions in the United Kingdom (UK), have announced a new pathway for Dubai College of Tourism students. With the new pathway, students who graduate […]Read More
H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received today, at his palace at Saqr bin Mohammed City, Husin Bagis, Indonesia’s Ambassador to the UAE, who was accompanied by Kandra Negra, Indonesian Consul-General in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. The sides discussed the ties and cooperation between […]Read More
Emirates has re-opened its dedicated First Class Lounge at Dubai International (DXB’s) Concourse B to serve the growing volume of premium customers travelling from and through Emirates’ hub, as more markets around the world ease restrictions and put in place protocols that enable international travel. Emirates will also continue to operate its Business Class Lounge […]Read More
Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of the Sultanate of Oman left Saudi Arabia on Monday, following a two-day official visit to the Kingdom. At Neom Bay Airport, the Sultan of Oman was seen off by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, reported Saudi Press Agency. The […]Read More
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) held its first bi-annual ‘City Briefing’ for 2021 at the newly built Dubai Exhibition Centre, highlighting the sector’s promising performance since the reopening of the city to international tourists a year ago. As efforts intensified across the tourism ecosystem to accelerate momentum in this landmark year […]Read More