ABU DHABI: AD Ports (Abu Dhabi Ports) Group, a top global player in logistics, industry, and trade, has announced its sponsorship of The Arctic Challenge. This expedition is focused on studying and addressing the environmental effects of climate change in the Arctic. The Arctic Challenge fits perfectly with AD Ports Group’s belief that including Environmental, […]
DUBAI: PwC’s 2024 study on work preferences in the Middle East shows that there’s a big difference between what companies are focusing on and what employees actually want. While businesses are emphasising environmental and social issues (known as ESG), employees are more concerned about fair pay and career growth. The study found that 92% of […]
DUBAI: Emirates and the FA Cup are extending their partnership for four more years, starting from the 2024/25 season. This extension shows Emirates’ continued support for the FA Cup, a partnership that began in 2015 and has been very successful. Every season, more than 700 clubs and 10,000 players compete in the FA Cup, which […]
ABU DHABI: The telecom giants e& (formerly Etisalat) and du operate under a royalty deal with the UAE government. The royalty deal between e&, du, and the UAE government involves the companies paying a percentage of their profits to the government under the Ministry of Finance’s Royalty Guidelines. So, for every profit e& and du […]
DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, praised the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He said that under Sheikh Mohamed’s guidance, the UAE is committed to excelling in UAE economic sectors and different sectors and helping create a better […]
PARIS: Omar Al Marzooqi, rider of the UAE national show jumping team, concluded his participation in the 33rd Olympic Games. He finished among the Top 20 riders, after qualifying among 30 out of 75 riders for the finals. Al Marzooqi, finished with 8 faults in a time of 83.38 seconds, ranking 19th, as the youngest […]
ADEK and MBZUAI to prepare and mentor four Emirati students for the first edition of the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) Abu Dhabi, UAE, 6th August 2024: To inspire the next generation to take the lead in reshaping industries through the use of transformative Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, Abu Dhabi Department of Education and […]
An owl caused quite a commotion at a wedding by swooping off with the rings and then refusing to return for a staggering seven hours. The drama unfolded on July 20 at Kirkstall Abbey in England, where artist Callum Russel, 29, was attending a convention. The owl, supposed to be the ring bearer, decided to […]
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, winners will get more than just a medal. When they stand on the podium to celebrate their achievements, they are also receiving a special gold box alongside their medals. So, what’s in this gold box?The box, which is about 40 centimetres wide, holds the official poster for this year’s Games. […]
ABU DHABI: ADNEC Group is excited to share that preparations are well underway for the 20th Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2024). This event, which is a must-attend for anyone interested in hunting, equestrian activities, and Emirati culture, will take place from 31st August to 8th September 2024 at the ADNEC Centre […]
RIYADH: The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture (MEWA) has announced that Saudi Arabia is now fully self-sufficient in production of figs. The country is growing more than 28,000 tons of figs each year on 1,421 hectares of land in 11 regions. The Jazan region is the top producer, contributing 9,906 tons annually. Riyadh follows […]
