ADNOC Distribution announces AED1.15 billion net profit in H1 2021

ADNOC Distribution on Tuesday reported that its first-half 2021 EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation) stood at AED1.53 billion, with net profit of AED1.15 billion. For the second quarter, EBITDA was AED712 million with net profit of AED521 million, according to a press release on Tuesday. The strong results were driven by higher […]Read More

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre issues new Hijri Calendar

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre has announced that it has issued the Hijri calendar for the year 1443 AH, which began on 10th August, 2021. The calendar is available at Al Jami’ Library. The package contains a printed calendar and a notebook. They provide crucial information on prayer times in the meridian, sunset times […]Read More

Xposure starts accepting entries for Independent Photojournalist Award

Xposure International Photography Festival, annually organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, has started accepting entries for the “Independent Photojournalist Award” (IFPA) as of 1st August and up until 30th November, 2021. The main target audience are freelance photographers, who have collected photos from all around the world and have contributed to news stories and […]Read More

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi on Yas Island set to feature world’s

Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading curator of magnetic experiences, in partnership with SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, announced today significant progress on the construction of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, the next generation of marine life theme parks and Yas Island’s latest mega-development. The marine-life park, which is set to feature the world’s largest and most expansive marine aquarium […]Read More

DXB braces for exceptionally 11 busy days, expecting to handle

Dubai Airports has urged travellers to stay abreast of the latest travel regulations and plan their journeys as DXB is preparing for what could be the hub’s busiest weekends so far this year. The world’s busiest international airport is expecting to handle more than a million passengers over the next 11 days (August 12-22) with […]Read More

Mohamed bin Zayed visits Khor Fakkan’s latest tourist attractions

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, visited the Al Suhub Rest Area, the latest tourism project in Khor Fakkan. Sheikh Mohamed toured the rest area, which is located 600 metres above sea level and overlooks Khor Fakkan’s major landmarks. […]Read More

ADIHEX hosts scientific conference on future of falconry

The 18th edition of Abu Dhabi International Hunting & Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) will host a scientific conference focusing on ‘The Future of Falconry,’ through a series of specialised workshops. The conference will celebrate the passage of more than 10 years since falconry received the most significant global recognition of its legitimacy and cultural richness, thanks […]Read More

Air Arabia reports first half 2021 net profit of AED

Air Arabia (PJSC), the Middle East & North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier operator, today reported a profitable first half (January to June) 2021 despite COVID-19 continued impact on the aviation’s industry financial and operational performance. Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED 44 million for the first six months ending June 30, […]Read More

UAE leaders congratulate Arab, Islamic leaders on new Hijri year

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent congratulatory messages to kings, presidents and emirs of the Arab and Islamic countries on the advent of the new Hijri year 1443. President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed wished them good health and happiness, further progress and prosperity for their people and dignity […]Read More