The Arab Monetary Fund, AMF, hold on Thursday December 10, 2020 an online workshop titled “Buna compared to other payment systems from around the globe: What makes Buna a key player.” The workshop sessions focused on positioning Buna – the cross-border payment system owned by the AMF – against the current global landscape and future […]Read More
President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Roch Marc Christian Kabore of Burkina Faso on the occasion of his country’s National Day, which is observed on 11th December. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and […]Read More
As part of his visit to the United Kingdom, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, met Thursday in London with HRH Prince Charles Philips, Prince of Wales. Sheikh Mohamed and the heir apparent to the British throne, discussed the […]Read More
Riu Dubai, Nakheel’s 800-room joint venture with Spain’s RIU Hotels & Resorts, is now open at Deira Islands, adding a new dimension to Dubai’s hospitality offering as the emirate’s first 4-star, 24-hour all-inclusive beachfront resort. Riu Dubai, Nakheel’s first hospitality joint venture and the first attraction to open at Deira Islands, was inaugurated by Nakheel […]Read More
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced it will commit an additional US$250 million to support the research, development, and equitable delivery of lifesaving tools in the global effort against COVID-19. Marking the end of a year focused on the scientific breakthroughs needed to end the pandemic, the foundation calls for global commitments to […]Read More
With exactly 300 days to go until the UAE welcomes the world to Expo 2020, Swatch, the event’s official timing provider, has kicked off the final leg of the journey to the next World Expo with the launch of a countdown clock at the Dubai Frame. At a virtual event held on Saturday, Swatch introduced […]Read More
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, discussed bilateral relations and ways to drive cooperation in various fields. The also reviewed several regional and international issues of mutual interest. These discussions took place after […]Read More
Professional Communication Corporation, Nedaa, signed a new partnership agreement with Airbus at the ongoing GITEX Technology Week 2020 in Dubai for the deployment of mission-critical communication solutions. Mansoor Bu Osaiba, Chief Executive Officer of Nedaa, and Walid Lahoud, Head of Sales Middle East and North Africa for Secure Land Communications at Airbus, inked the agreement […]Read More
Dubai is open for business and tourism, and Emirates wants the world to know it. Throughout the winter travel season, the airline will run a multi-million dollar global campaign to promote Destination Dubai, including advertising spots and key partnerships to provide travellers with extra value. Emirates’ multi-channel advertising campaign, which showcases Dubai’s diverse attractions to […]Read More
The Dubai Opera hosted legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli and a troupe of renowned Israeli singers including Idan Raichel as part of a historic concert. The event, titled ‘A Celebration of Peace’, was held in celebration of the growing momentum for peace in the region. The concert, which also featured the participation of musicians from […]Read More