Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 2023: Following the success of their 2022 edition, APLF, one of the largest leather tradeshows re-enters the shore of Dubai, UAE for the second time. This one-of-a-kind event, recognized by the leather industry as the most important trade fair, will be held
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Dubai, UAE, 27 February 2023, Dubai Municipality launched the Happiness Vehicle initiative for senior citizens and People of Determination to assist them in applying for the Municipality’s smart electronic services. Under this initiative, senior citizens and People of Determination can book the vehicle by specifying the required service and their location, following which
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — On February 8, Chery executives held a live streaming with the core media outlets of UAE where they introduced Chery’s brand concept and overall strength, preparing to launch its latest model in the country. According to Shen Xiantian, Chery’s regional manager for the Middle East, the company has developed seven […]
Emirates Post Group has released two distinctive stamps to commemorate the “UAE Wild Card Padel Championship” and the “World Padel Tour Modon Abu Dhabi Padel Master 2023”. These stamps are unique because of their die-cut design that represents two padel bats, one for each tournament, to commemorate the global and national sporting events that were
The United Arab Emirates has begun a strategic move for a visa system change to create one accessible and practical. The long journey to implementing new visa rules started in October 2022, and the country’s government is determined to see it through. What are the Details about the Visa System Change in the UAE The […]
Sharjah, 24 February 2023 Sharjah Airport celebrated Kuwait’s 62nd National Day today, February 25, 2023, by greeting the Kuwaiti passengers arriving from their country. This gesture signifies the strong bond and historical ties between the UAE and Kuwait. The airport employees greeted the passengers and offered congratulations, embodying the shared values and mutual trust
Celebrations are in the air, and the excitement is palpable as the kingdom of Saudi Arabia begins preparations for the Saudi Arabia founding day. Under this celebration, the country has declared Wednesday, February 22, 2023, as a national holiday for workers in the public and private sectors. The incoming foundation day is the second of […]
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 23 February 2023: UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the representative and unified voice of banks in the UAE, on 20th February, organised a virtual workshop on transitioning from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) to risk-free alternative interest rates (RFRs) such as the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) and its impact […]
February 23, 2023- The Global Knowledge Index (GKI) 2022, launched by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), ranked Saudi Arabia first in two categories, including “percentage of the population using the internet” and “percentage of individuals with standard
Abu Dhabi, 23 February 2023: H.E. Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, held a meeting with H.E. Xiana Mendez, Secretary of State for Trade at the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism to explore the strengthening of trade and economic cooperation. Emphasizing the deep historic relations shared […]
Abu Dhabi, 23 February 2023: H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, held a meeting with H.E. KÄ™stutis Navickas, Lithuanian Minister of Agriculture, and his accompanying delegation, during which, he emphasized the strength of the bilateral relations between the UAE and Lithuania. The Minister of Economy stated that the shared interest of both […]
Abu Dhabi, UAE 23rd February, 2023: Sebastien Loeb is relishing another titanic battle with Nasser Al Attiyah in the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge starting on Sunday, as Bahrain Raid Xtreme look to protect their three-way lead in the World Rally-Raid Championship. Loeb and Fabian Lurquin in their BRX Prodrive Hunter top the Drivers, Co-Drivers and […]
The Saudi Arabian government has set up an initiative called the Sahem Program to collect monetary donations to aid the rescue and recovery of earthquake victims in Turkey. This amount has coalesced to USD71 million in addition to the kingdom’s pledge of USD 100 million in relief efforts for the Earthquake. What are the Specifics of the […]
Sharjah, February 22, 2023 Sharjah Airport Authority is participating in the 10th edition of Air Cargo Africa exhibition, which is being held from February 21 to 23, 2023, in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Authority is dedicated to participate in such significant events to showcase its cargo expertise as well as to promote Sharjah Airport as […]
Abu Dhabi, UAE: February 22, 2023: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, announced the launch of its two new routes from Abu Dhabi to Baghdad and Erbil in Iraq. The new direct flights will connect Abu Dhabi International Airport to both Baghdad International Airport and Erbil International Airport with a frequency of […]
Sharjah, 21 February 2023: Sharjah Airport Authority, in partnership with Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) and multinational corporation Huawei, concluded the Promising Generations initiative and celebrated the graduation of the first batch of university students who assisted in devising creative solutions to challenges faced by the airport,
Thousand of volunteers from the UAE come together to aid victims of the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The Earthquake which hit Turkey in the town of Gaziantep on the 6th of February 2023 was a 7.8 magnitude and resulted in numerous aftershocks making it one of the deadliest earthquakes in every given year. The UAE has […]
Dubai, UAE – February 2023: THA Staffing, one of the leading staffing solutions providers in the region, announced today its expansion into Saudi Arabia, in response to the growing demand for event experts in the country. With a special focus on servicing the entertainment sector across the Kingdom, THA Staffing has deployed over 1,000 personnel across […]
Dubai, UAE, 21 February 2023: The demand for tax compliance and bookkeeping services in the UAE is poised to soar with the upcoming rollout of the corporate tax law in the country this year, an industry expert said recently. Dubai-based consultancy firm Al Dhaheri Jones and Clark (ADJC), a registered tax agent in the UAE […]
21st February 2023, Mumbai: Following the huge success of IIFA 2022, the International Indian Film Academy and Awards (IIFA) Weekend and Awards returns to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, on 26th and 27th May 2023 will be staged at the world-class Etihad Arena, the Middle East’s largest state-of-the-art indoor entertainment. IIFA today is recognised not just as a