Sheraa, Ministry of Culture and Youth call for high-impact start-ups

The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa) and the Ministry of Culture and Youth have launched the Access Sharjah Challenge with an equity-free prize pool of $100,000 open to top start-ups from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Inspired by the United Nations General Assembly’s declaration of 2021 as the International Year of Creative Economy […]Read More

MBZ, UK Prime Minister discuss cooperation, latest regional developments

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK), have discussed the historic friendship ties and joint strategic cooperation between the UAE and the UK and ways to enhance relations in the […]Read More

Emirates to resume services to Saudi Arabia and St Petersburg

Emirates has announced that it will be restarting services to Saudi Arabia from 11th September and St Petersburg from 8th October 2021. The resumption of these services build on Emirates’ growing global footprint, the continued lifting of entry restrictions as well as demand recovery across the airline’s network. Dubai continues to top the must-see destination […]Read More

UAE President issues decree to enhance accountability of ministers, senior

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree holding ministers and senior officials accountable for wrongdoing in order to enhance transparency. The decree is issued as part of the government’s efforts to adopt laws and regulations that consolidate transparency and the rule of law within the federal government. Under […]Read More

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed visits Expo 2020 Dubai site

H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office and Member of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has visited the Expo 2020 Dubai site, where he met with Expo 2020 National team members and reviewed their exceptional preparations for the global event. Sheikh Khaled toured the site with Reem bint […]Read More

UAE rolls out AED24 billion private sector Emirati Competitiveness Programme

The United Arab Emirates today unveiled a sweeping programme of reforms and financial incentives to drive new private sector opportunities for both young and experienced Emiratis, with an investment of AED24 billion to create 75,000 new private sector jobs for Emiratis. The new announcements include grants for students and fresh graduates to take up private […]Read More

Abu Dhabi gearing up to host 18th edition of ADIHEX

Abu Dhabi is preparing to launch the 18th edition of the International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2021), where the efforts of the Higher Organising Committee are intensifying to organise the largest event of its kind in the Middle East and Africa, from 27th September to 3rd October, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. […]Read More

Expo 2020 Dubai epitomises global ambitions for a brighter future,

Dr. Obaid Ali Al Dhaheri, the UAE Ambassador to China, has said that Expo 2020 Dubai will help create a brighter future for global family. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Dhaheri said that the UAE’s hosting of the world’s greatest show highlights its leading regional and international status. Through Expo 2020 Dubai, […]Read More

Dubai Fitness Challenge returns for its fifth edition on 29th

Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), an initiative of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, is all set to return to the city for its fifth annual edition from 29th October to 27th November 2021. Featuring an incredible line-up of events to be held […]Read More

OPEC daily basket price stood at $71.19 a barrel Wednesday

The price of OPEC basket of thirteen crudes stood at $71.19 a barrel on Wednesday, 8th September, compared with $71.35 the previous day, according to OPEC Secretariat calculations. The OPEC Reference Basket of Crudes (ORB) is made up of the following: Saharan Blend (Algeria), Girassol (Angola), Djeno (Congo), Zafiro (Equatorial Guinea), Rabi Light (Gabon), Iran […]Read More