UAE Joins Masters Over 50s Cricket World Cup in South Africa
Fourteen of the top cricket playing nations and a few Associate members will soon be seen taking on each other in the Masters Over 50s Cricket World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa.
Ramadan in UAE: Dubai schools shorten hours for holiest month
Dubai has announced reduced school hours during the holy month of Ramadan to allow students and teachers to observe Ramadan traditions and spend time with their families. The initiative is part of the UAE’s commitment to promoting tolerance and respect for diversity, and to fostering a culture of understanding and acceptance. The reduced school hours have been well-received by the community, and it is a testament to Dubai’s commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive community for all.
Collaboration and growth on the horizon with the UAE-Oman rail network.
The UAE-Oman rail network is poised to usher in a new era of economic growth and connectivity for Oman, while also positioning the GCC region as a global logistics hub. Oman has long sought to establish itself as a key link between the East and the West, given its location in the Arabian Peninsula and […]
IPO of OQ’s drilling arm raises $244m
Abraj Energy Services, the drilling unit of Oman’s state energy company OQ, has raised $244 million from its initial public offering (IPO), selling more than 377 million shares, equivalent to a 49% stake. The final offer price was set at the higher end of 249 baizas ($0.65) a share due to strong demand from regional, […]
Interest rate hike pace undecided, says Fed Chairman Jerome Powell
On March 1, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell revealed that the banking officials had not yet decided on the size of the upcoming interest rate increase scheduled for this month. This statement came a day after Powell’s comments caused Wall Street stocks to plummet. The Federal Reserve’s next meeting is scheduled for March 21-22. Powell […]
Non-oil economy in Dubai remains resilient after experiencing the highest output growth in four months.
Dubai’s non-oil private sector economy continued to expand last month as output growth reached its highest rate in four months. According to S&P Global purchasing managers’ index reading, business activity in Dubai’s economy showed a reading of 54.1 in February, down from 54.5 in January, yet still well above the neutral 50 level. The reading […]
Cepa deal between UAE and Ukraine under review for progress evaluation
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ukraine recently held discussions on the latest developments towards the signing of a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (Cepa) between the two countries. The UAE announced the start of preliminary Cepa talks with Ukraine in December 2022. Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, met with Yulia […]
Women’s critical roles in society celebrated by President Sheikh Mohamed
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, President Sheikh Mohamed of the UAE has recognized the important role that women play in building dynamic societies. Sheikh Mohamed tweeted a message that celebrated the contributions of women and their ambitions, wishing them continued success in achieving their goals. The tweet included a video that depicted women […]
UAE edition of Microsoft Imagine Cup won by revolutionary street light system
A team of students from the Higher Colleges of Technology Madinat Zayed Campus in the UAE have been named winners of the UAE edition of the Microsoft Imagine Cup, a competition designed to encourage students to develop innovative solutions to societal problems. The competition, which is supported by the Khalifa Fund, a provider of funding […]
Overcoming barriers to women’s representation in Dubai Police
Dubai Police have successfully addressed the challenges and lack of opportunities faced by women in police and law enforcement, according to Anoud Al Saadi, the President of the Women’s Council for Dubai Police. Speaking during the World Police Summit held in the emirate, Al Saadi highlighted the strides taken by the authority in providing women […]