Business & Money | Monday 1 April, 2024 12:44 pm

Middle East economy remains robust, despite oil cuts and geopolitical turbulence, according to PwC’s Economy Watch

The latest PwC Middle East Economy Watch, released today, indicates that the regional economy remains resilient despite challenges from oil cuts and geopolitical turbulence. The non-oil sector's growth is anticipated to stay robust, buoyed by a stronger-than-expected non-oil GDP performance in 2023 ...

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Business & Money | Monday 1 April, 2024 10:08 am

Aafaq Islamic Finance and NWTN Drive Sustainable Mobility through Innovative Partnership

Aafaq Islamic Finance, a leading provider of financial services in the UAE, is  pleased to announce a strategic partnership with NWTN, an eco-conscious mobility technology company. This collaboration, aimed at transforming the electric vehicle financing landscape, is formalized through a...

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Business & Money | Monday 1 April, 2024 10:01 am

Department of Community Development announces achievements of volunteer work in Abu Dhabi during 2023

The Department of Community Development - Abu Dhabi (DCD), the regulatory authority overseeing the social sector in Abu Dhabi, has revealed the remarkable achievements of volunteer efforts in 2023. A total of 873,787 hours of general volunteer work were recorded, reflecting a significant...

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Business & Money | Sunday 31 March, 2024 11:37 am

Azizi Developments sponsors 28th Dubai World Cup for 7th consecutive year

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has once again sponsored the Dubai World Cup, now for the 7th consecutive year. It’s race, the $1.5 million 1,200-meter G1 Al Quoz Sprint, has been sponsored by the developer since 2007.  In 2023, the Al Quoz Sprint was won by...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 31 March, 2024 10:38 am

DEWA awards winners of 2nd cycle of Cleantech Hackathon

Over 160 candidates from 25 nationalities and 20 universities worldwide participated in the 2nd cycle of the Cleantech Hackathon launched by the Innovation Centre of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). The event focused on sustainable innovations in energy, digital transformation,...

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Business & Money | Saturday 30 March, 2024 5:49 am

Abu Dhabi Gas Safety Committee concludes review of its final report related to LPG systems safety in emirate

The Abu Dhabi Gas Safety Committee concluded the review of its final report, which included the most important results achieved during its six-month operation. The committee's work significantly contributed to enhancing the safety and security of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems in residential ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 30 March, 2024 5:42 am

CBUAE Governor, UAE bank CEOs discuss consumer protection efforts, digitalisation initiatives

Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), hosted the CEOs of the UAE banks to discuss advancements in consumer protection, financial crime supervision and wide-ranging financial sector digitalisation initiatives. The forum discussed the role and mandate of the...

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Business & Money | Saturday 30 March, 2024 5:40 am

Borouge Shareholders approve $1.3 billion dividend for 2023

Borouge Plc, a leading petrochemicals company that provides innovative and differentiated polyolefins solutions, confirmed shareholder approval of a $650 million (7.94 fils/share) final 2023 cash dividend at its Annual General Meeting (AGM). The company also confirmed its intention to pay a...

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Business & Money | Saturday 30 March, 2024 5:06 am

AZIZI DEVELOPMENTS’ FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN, MR. MIRWAIS AZIZI, RECEIVES MEDAL OF HIS HIGHNESS SHEIKH MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AL MAKTOUM FOR PHILANTHROPY

Representing a moment of pride and privelege for Azizi Developments, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, bestowed Mr. Mirwais Azizi, Founder and Chairman of Azizi Developments, with the ‘Medal of His Highness Sheikh...

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Culture & Education | Friday 29 March, 2024 4:58 am

Hamdan Foundation Opens Nominations for the Educational Awards at the Gulf level for the 2024 - 2025 cycle

Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences announced the commencement of receiving applications for nomination for the Gulf-level educational awards, which include three categories: Distinguished Student Award, Distinguished Teacher Award, and Distinguished School...

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