UAE

Dubai sees 16% rise in e-booking taxi rides

DUBAI: The emirate’s taxi sector experienced significant growth in 2024, driven by the Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) strategy to shift towards e-booking. This move not only improved traffic flow but also enhanced sustainability by promoting the use of advanced ride-booking technology. Adel Shakri, Director of Planning and Business Development at RTA’s Public Transport Agency, […]

Sharjah and Kerala strengthen ties for economic growth

SHARJAH: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) is advancing economic collaboration with Kerala, India, focusing on key sectors like trade, tourism, and industry. A pivotal meeting at SCCI’s headquarters brought together Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of SCCI, and P. Rajeeve, Kerala’s Minister for Law, Industries, and Coir. The discussion revolved around enhancing […]

e& named world’s fastest growing brand in 2025

DAVOS: e&, a global technology leader, has been crowned the “World’s Fastest Growing Brand” by Brand Finance in their Global 500 Brand 2025 report. Announced during the World Economic Forum, the accolade highlights e&’s exceptional eight-fold brand value increase, reaching a record US$15.3 billion. This achievement stems from a three-year transformation consolidating the iconic “Etisalat” […]

Sharjah free zones achieve record growth milestones in 2024

SHARJAH: Sharjah’s free zones celebrated remarkable achievements in 2024, cementing their status as global business hubs. The Hamriyah Free Zone Authority (HFZA) and the Sharjah Airport International Free Zone Authority (SAIF Zone) collectively welcomed over 1,600 companies from regions including the US, Africa, India, and Europe. HFZA attracted 900 businesses, with a strong focus on […]

42 Abu Dhabi invites applications for intense Piscine coding boot camp

ABU DHABI: 42 Abu Dhabi, a pioneering coding academy in the UAE capital, has announced applications for its intense 25-day boot camp, Piscine, starting February 3. This immersive programme challenges participants’ coding skills, perseverance, and problem-solving abilities. Successful candidates will join Generation 42 Abu Dhabi, playing a vital role in driving Abu Dhabi’s digital transformation. […]

Woman eats solid food after a decade, thanks to revolutionary POEM surgery

Dubai: It has taken more than a decade for a 59-year-old Sudanese woman with achalasia, a rare oesophageal disorder, to regain her ability to eat and drink comfortably and sleep lying down. A cutting edge, minimally invasive procedure called Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) was successfully performed by the expert consultant gastroenterologist at Medcare Royal Specialty […]

Dubai Welcomes “Cricket’s Greatest Canvas” Exhibition

Dubai: Celebrating the intersection of sport and creativity, Dubai is hosting a unique art exhibition till 1st March 2025 at the Taj Dubai hotel. Titled “Cricket’s Greatest Canvas”, this marks the first solo exhibition in Dubai for renowned artist Paresh Maity, capturing the passion and spirit of cricket through his masterful works. Presented by Art […]

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