The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced it will commit an additional US$250 million to support the research, development, and equitable delivery of lifesaving tools in the global effort against COVID-19. Marking the end of a year focused on the scientific breakthroughs needed to end the pandemic, the foundation calls for global commitments to […]Read More
With exactly 300 days to go until the UAE welcomes the world to Expo 2020, Swatch, the event’s official timing provider, has kicked off the final leg of the journey to the next World Expo with the launch of a countdown clock at the Dubai Frame. At a virtual event held on Saturday, Swatch introduced […]Read More
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, discussed bilateral relations and ways to drive cooperation in various fields. The also reviewed several regional and international issues of mutual interest. These discussions took place after […]Read More
Professional Communication Corporation, Nedaa, signed a new partnership agreement with Airbus at the ongoing GITEX Technology Week 2020 in Dubai for the deployment of mission-critical communication solutions. Mansoor Bu Osaiba, Chief Executive Officer of Nedaa, and Walid Lahoud, Head of Sales Middle East and North Africa for Secure Land Communications at Airbus, inked the agreement […]Read More
Dubai is open for business and tourism, and Emirates wants the world to know it. Throughout the winter travel season, the airline will run a multi-million dollar global campaign to promote Destination Dubai, including advertising spots and key partnerships to provide travellers with extra value. Emirates’ multi-channel advertising campaign, which showcases Dubai’s diverse attractions to […]Read More
The Dubai Opera hosted legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and a troupe of renowned Israeli singers including Idan Raichel as part of a historic concert. The event, titled ‘A Celebration of Peace’, was held in celebration of the growing momentum for peace in the region. The concert, which also featured the participation of musicians from […]Read More
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, issued new legislations aimed at increasing the efficiency and flexibility of Dubai government entities. The new legislations include Laws No. (15), (16), (17) and (18) of 2020, and Decree No. (34) […]Read More
The Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, MEASA, region, announced that Ebury, a leading global FinTech backed by Santander Bank offering cross-border financial services and risk management has been granted a Financial Services licence to carry out the regulated activity of providing money […]Read More
Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, has met with Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, they discussed ties between the UAE and Ukraine as well as issues of mutual interest. They also tackled ways […]Read More
Historic Abu Dhabi landmark Qasr Al Hosn marked its second anniversary yesterday with visual projections on high-profile buildings across the emirate, in addition to virtual cultural activations and a Forsan Al Emarat aerobatic air show. The activities are both a celebration of the two-year anniversary of its reopening and a campaign to promote the Qasr […]Read More