ABU DHABI: The UAE is making it a lot simpler to recharge your EV – electric vehicles – with a new rule that brings in uniform charging fees to pay. According to latest news, from September 6, 2024, the cost to juice up your EV will be the same across the country. Before this, charging […]
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi City Municipality has successfully planted 6.5 million flowers for the summer season, reaching 100% of their target for this period. This effort is part of a larger plan to plant 13 million flowers, both in summer and winter, throughout 2024. The goal is to enhance the beauty of Abu Dhabi City […]
DUBAI: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has launched the Open-Call for the 13th edition of the Sikka Art & Design Festival, which will be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture, from 31st January to 9th February 2025 at Al Shindagha Historic […]
ABU DHABI: The number of tourists who visited Qasr Al Watan Library in the first half of 2024 rose to nearly 270,000, up from the 185,000 visitors recorded in the same period last year, marking a growth rate of 46 percent. The library, which is affiliated with the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), is […]
DUBAI: The UAE is all set to celebrate Pakistan’s 77th Independence Day with a grand event in Dubai on 11th August. This special occasion will see the presence of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE. Alongside them, diplomats and key figures […]
DUBAI: Dubai Police has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Radio Holland-Middle East to boost cooperation in scientific and technological areas, advancing the Smart Boat Project (Haddad). The MoU was signed by Major General Dr. Saleh Abdulla Murad, Director of the General Department of Human Resources for Dubai Police, and Patrick Campagnoli, Business Director […]
DUBAI: Dr. Sultan bin Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, highlighted the importance of connecting with students studying abroad and introducing initiatives to improve their skills. This aims to create a supportive educational environment that encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing. His comments were made during the “Emirati Students in Australia” session, organised […]
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 […]
