Dhaka: Cyclone Remal hit the coastlines of India and Bangladesh on Monday, bringing strong gales and heavy rain that killed at least 16 people and cut electricity supply to millions before losing intensity, as reported by agencies. With wind speeds reaching up to 135 kph, the storm crossed the area around Bangladesh’s southern port of […]
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports revealed that by May 26, a total number of 532,958 pilgrims had arrived for this year’s Hajj season in Saudi Arabia. According to agencies, this number includes pilgrims entering the Kingdom through all border crossings. Most pilgrims — 523,729 — arrived by air, 9,210 crossed land borders, and […]
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced the ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, specifically the recent targeting of refugee tents in Rafah, which has resulted in countless deaths and injuries to innocent civilians. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) emphasized the urgent need for an immediate […]
Dubai: The UAE-based investment banking advisory firm, Alpen Capital, announced the publication of its research report titled “GCC-India Corridor – Investment Opportunities”. This report provides an analysis of the investment flows between the GCC and India. It assesses the competitiveness of both regions and identifies key sectors for potential cooperation and investment. Additionally, the report […]
Sharjah: The Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) has invited global innovators, creatives, and communication professionals to participate in 13 categories of the Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA 2024). These categories offer a platform to showcase groundbreaking communication work. Participants can submit their entries that meet the award’s criteria through the website www.igcc.ae until August 1st. […]
Supported by Dubai South, Air Chateau benefits from infrastructure and organizational backing from the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub. Dubai: Air Chateau, Dubai’s premier private helicopter operator, is prepared to transform air travel across the UAE with its revolutionary debut in the region and regional expansion strategy. With a pioneering vision for urban air mobility, […]
Dubai: Aldar Education is taking a bold step towards environmental sustainability by exploring the use of biofuel for its fleet of school buses. This initiative is a critical component of Aldar Education’s net zero strategy, aimed at significantly reducing carbon emissions. In collaboration with Fuelre4m, a leader in innovative fuel solutions, Aldar Education is set […]
Dubai: Hong Kong (HK) has very often been described as a ‘super connector’ and a ‘super value-adder’ between China and countries outside China, says Mr. Paul Lam Ting-kwok, Secretary for Justice of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, highlighting HK’s comprehensive professional legal services and its strengths in the rule of law. Speaking at a […]
Dubai: The Indian community in Dubai celebrated the remarkable contributions of Vasu Shroff with the inaugural Vasu Bhai Shroff Global Award, in an evening that underscored the strong ties between India and the UAE. The event, held at the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, was part of the Global Bharat Festival (GBF) and […]
New Delhi: Two months after publishing a groundbreaking report on income and wealth inequality in India, the Paris-based World Inequality Lab has released a follow-up note advocating for a “comprehensive wealth tax package on the ultra-rich.” The March report had stated that “the ‘billionaire raj’ (a term used to define the post-2010s rapid rise of […]
Captain Theresa M. Claiborne, a pioneering aviator, has concluded her 43-year career in aviation. Initially serving as a second lieutenant and the first Black female pilot in the U.S. Air Force, she later transitioned to the role of captain at United Airlines. After seven years in the Air Force and 13 years in the Air […]
