First quarter turnover increased 8% to AED 1.54 billion; and 13% increase in number of passengers carried to 4.4 million. Sharjah: Air Arabia (PJSC), the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator in the Middle East and North Africa, today reported a strong first quarter 2024 financial and operational results, as the airline continued to […]
Strap: H for Hope, the region’s first-ever healthcare series based on real-life patient stories, has been produced by Burjeel Medical City. Abu Dhabi: Emotions ran high at Cinemacity, Al Qana, as Burjeel Medical City (“BMC”) premiered the region’s first-ever healthcare series. Aptly titled H for Hope, the first season features five inspiring and stirring short […]
New Delhi: The 5th meeting of Joint Committee on Consular Affairs (JCCA) was held on 14th May 2024 in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Muktesh Pardeshi, Secretary (CPV & OIA), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. The UAE delegation was led by H.E. Mr. Khaled Belhoul, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry […]
Riyadh: The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA) of Saudi Arabia have approved rules for duty-free shops in arrival areas across all ports of entry. Travelers to the Kingdom must adhere to these guidelines, specifying purchase limits and allowed quantities. According to ZATCA, travelers can buy duty-free items worth up to SAR 3,000 per person […]
Abdu Rozik took social media by storm after he announced that he would be getting married to an Emirati girl named Amira in July 2024. However, he faced backlash from several netizens, with some speculating that it could be a PR stunt or a promotion for a new music video. Recently, Abdu shared a new […]
Mumbai: Reports from agencies indicate that a massive billboard collapse during a thunderstorm in Mumbai claimed the lives of at least 14 individuals, with numerous others sustaining injuries. The incident occurred in the eastern suburb of Ghatkopar, where strong winds and rain caused the billboard to fall onto nearby houses and a petrol station along […]
Dubai: The UAE School Games will conclude on May 18 at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) in Expo City Dubai, with top athletes competing. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the event will see His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education and Chairman of the […]
Until 1 July, padel fans will enjoy a 20 per cent early discount on tickets for inaugural event, which will take place November 3 -10 at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium Dubai: The Dubai Premier Padel P1 tournament has launched the first phase of ticketing for the inaugural landmark event, with organisers laying out […]
Vienna: In its latest update, the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) highlighted the sustained expansion of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) non-oil sectors, attributing this growth to robust government backing and resilient demand. According to OPEC’s May report, the UAE witnessed a notable year-on-year surge of 7.3 percent in the non-oil Gross Domestic […]
Geneva: The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) has released its annual Global Report on Internal Displacement, revealing a new record of 75.9 million internally displaced people (IDPs) worldwide by the end of 2023. Of this staggering total, 68.3 million were uprooted due to conflict and violence, while 7.7 million were displaced by disasters. The report […]
Zurich: During a conference in Zurich, Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), forecasted that artificial intelligence (AI) would influence 60% of jobs in advanced economies and 40% globally within two years. Lagarde noted that while effectively managed, AI could substantially boost productivity, its unchecked proliferation could exacerbate misinformation and social inequality. […]
