Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) intends to construct 40 air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders in key areas across Dubai. The initiative aims to enhance road safety, foster wellbeing and reduce the risks of road accidents. By providing these facilities, RTA seeks to offer comfortable amenities to delivery riders while waiting for new orders, […]
The autobiography of businessman Joy Alukkas was released at a high-octane event attended by officials, business associates, employees and family. Sharjah: “I have had long-standing relations with a lot of my brands but Joy Alukkas is definitely one of the longest I have had,” said one of Bollywood’s leading actors Kajol Devgan, at the launch […]
Sharjah: Aspiring business leaders, students and executives got expert lessons in the art of leadership and goal setting from two popular life coaches-turned-authors at the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2023), as Kuwaiti content creator Saad Alrefaei and Irish-born keynote speaker Vivian James Rigney spoke at length about self-help in an ever-changing world. Saad Alrefaei, […]
A businessman has been sentenced in a $180 million bank fraud case that was used to finance a luxurious lifestyle and acquire classic cars. The businessman, Najeeb Khan, 70, of Michigan, US, was found guilty of orchestrating an elaborate bank fraud scheme. This fraudulent activity involved siphoning off a staggering $180 million from financial institutions, […]
Dubai: Danube Properties announced it is allocating real estate units at a value of AED 25 million in support of charity and humanitarian programs carried out by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI). Danube pledged to allocate real estate units over the next five years to support programs launched by MBRGI, the largest […]
Following a noticeable uptick in petrol prices during the month of October, there is now a welcome respite for consumers in the United Arab Emirates. As the calendar flips to November, motorists and residents alike are greeted with the promising news of a decline in petrol costs. There is decline in petrol prices in UAE […]
As shisha culture gains popularity as a lifestyle statement in the Arab World, Dr. Sheesha Café widens the options for shisha connoisseurs in the UAE Dubai: India’s hugely popular Dr. Sheesha Café stepped into Dubai, as part of its grand entry into the Middle East market, which will widen the choice for sheesha connoisseurs. With […]
The majority of Arab youth say social media addiction is leading to a decline in mental well-being A survey finds that 74% of young Arabs said they struggle to disconnect from social media and 61% agree that social media addiction negatively impacts mental health 92% say big tech companies have too much power and are […]
Dubai: Castrol, a global leader in lubricants, and part of the bp group, has unveiled its refreshed global brand identity in the Middle East, including an updated look and feel. The brand refresh is aimed at better reflecting its unique positioning in the market and the opportunities it sees in meeting the changing needs of […]
Registers 27% YoY learner growth in the UAE Expands to over 60 enterprise customers Dubai: Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR), a leading online learning platform, announced several new initiatives to improve access to high-quality education in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and better serve the local needs of learners and institutions in the country. These efforts […]
The 16th cycle of the acclaimed ‘Green Oscars of the Middle East celebrates the exemplary CSR/sustainability champions from across the Arab world Applicants were meticulously evaluated against stringent criteria aligned with international benchmarks such as the 10 Principles of the UN Global Compact, GRI Standards, the European Foundation for Quality Management model (EFQM), and the […]
