ABU DHABI: In honour of World Organ Donation Day, the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has announced that over 800 organ transplants have been successfully carried out in Abu Dhabi since the Hayat Programme began at the end of 2023. The Hayat Programme has led to a 56% increase in organ donations and […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE Government has introduced changes to the law concerning domestic workers to better protect the rights of everyone involved and make it easier to resolve disputes. One of the key changes is that disputes related to domestic workers will now be handled by the Court of First Instance instead of the Court […]
DUBAI: The Dubai Maritime Authority at the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation has partnered with Gulf Craft to simplify boat registration services for customers. The agreement was signed by Sheikh Dr. Saeed bin Ahmed bin Khalifa Al Maktoum, Executive Director of Dubai Maritime Authority, and Abeer Alshaali, Deputy Managing Director of Gulf Craft. Under […]
The 7th edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum- SIF will run September 18-19 under the theme ‘A Futuristic Vision for Smart Economies’ Sharjah: Under the theme ‘A Futuristic Vision for Smart Economies,’ the 7th edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF) set to take place on 18-19 September at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre, […]
ABU DHABI: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) recently spotted a red-footed booby, a rare bird, during their regular monitoring on Qarnain Island in the Arabian Gulf. This bird is one of the smallest and rarest in the booby family. Although it’s common in tropical regions, it’s quite unusual to see it in this […]
DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has urged all school bus operators to intensify their preparations for the 2024-2025 school year, ensuring safe and high-quality transportation for students of all ages. This aligns with RTA’s vision of leading in seamless and sustainable mobility. RTA emphasises the critical role of school transport and continuously monitors […]
DUBAI: The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office has partnered with Samsung Gulf Electronics to bring Samsung’s Innovation Campus (SIC) to the UAE AI Camp 2024. This collaboration is a key step in promoting AI education among UAE youth, supporting the UAE’s Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031. The partnership will integrate […]
SHARJAH: Air Arabia, the largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, announced strong financial and operational results for the second quarter and first half of 2024. Despite a 7% drop in net profit to AED 427 million for the second quarter compared to the same period in 2023, the airline saw a […]
Abu Dhabi: A multidisciplinary team at SEHA, a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare platform in the Middle East, has successfully treated a rare and aggressive form of stomach cancer. The case involved a 76-year-old female patient diagnosed with a neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC) of the stomach, a malignancy affecting less than 1 per cent of […]
12-week intensive programme of Berklee Abu Dhabi sees aspiring and emerging artists mentored by world-leading industry experts who help students to write, record, and produce their music Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) welcomes musicians in the UAE and wider Middle East to the seventh edition of […]
VIENNA: The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has reported that the UAE’s economy continues to grow strongly, especially in non-oil sectors like real estate, tourism, and manufacturing. In the August 2024 Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR), OPEC highlighted a slight rise in the costs of housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels. These […]
