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Has Adverse Weather Affected Your Car In The UAE?

News Desk 23/04/2024

Exercise Caution With Easy-To-Follow Tips The United Arab Emirates, with its arid climate, seldom faces severe weather conditions. However, heavy rains, such as April 16, 2024, can bring unexpected challenges, including flooded roads. For car owners, encountering floodwater can be particularly

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DAR GLOBAL ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH ASTON MARTIN

News Desk 22/04/2024

Dar Global, the London-listed luxury international real estate developer, has announced a new partnership with Aston Martin. The collaboration will see the British ultra-luxury marque carefully craft interiors for an exquisite beachfront residential development in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. To be officially unveiled in May, the new development will be situated

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Ministry of Economy to launch ‘National Forum for SMEs – Government Procurement’ tomorrow

News Desk 22/04/2024

The Ministry of Economy (MoEc) announced that it will launch the ‘National Forum for Small and Medium Enterprises – Government Procurement’ on Tuesday, April 23, 2023, at 9.00 a.m., in the Godolphin ballroom of the Jumeirah Emirates Towers hotel in Dubai. The objective of the Forum is to enable Emirati entrepreneurs to maximize the competitive […]

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Ariston Middle East Highlights Sustainable Solutions in the UAE

News Desk 22/04/2024

On the auspicious occasion ofWorld Earth Day 2024, Ariston Middle East proudly emphasises its pivotal role in bolstering the UAE’s sustainability endeavours through pioneering and eco-conscious water heating technologies. This year heralds a momentous leap in the UAE’s journey towards environmental preservation, bolstered by governmental directives advocating for

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Uber launches Teen Accounts in the UAE

News Desk 22/04/2024

Uber has announced the  launch of Uber Teens Accounts in the UAE, KSA, Qatar and Jordan. The new product is designed to help families on the go and allows parents or guardians to invite teens (aged 13-17) to create a specialized Uber account that will allow teens to request their own rides with parental supervision […]

Travel UAE

The 5 Best Places To Visit In Ras Al Khaimah

News Editor 2 22/04/2024

RAK Is The Adventure Capital Of The UAE Nestled in the heart of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) lies a gem many adventure-seekers overlook – Ras Al Khaimah (or, simply, RAK). With its rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty, this captivating emirate beckons travellers to explore its hidden treasures and create lifetime memories. […]

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UAE University Holds the Ninth Annual Conference for “Graduate Students Research”

News Desk 21/04/2024

The UAE University holds the ninth annual “Graduate Student Research” conference, which aims to highlight the major role of the research of graduate students in achieving sustainable development the goals of the ambitious vision of the United Arab Emirates to be the most developed country in the world by Year 2071. The conference, which was […]

Real Estate

Emaar Properties To Cover Repair Costs For Homes

News Desk 21/04/2024

Affected By Dubai’s Recent Severe Weather In response to the severe rainstorm that swept through Dubai Emirate in the United Arab Emirates starting on April 16, 2024, Emaar Properties has announced an initiative to alleviate the burden on its affected community residents. The real estate giant has pledged to shoulder all expenses associated with repairing […]

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Non-Residents Account for 35% to 40% of Total Mortgage Bookings in the UAE

News Desk 20/04/2024

The UAE’s mortgage market is experiencing a transformative surge, driven by the substantial interest from non-residents. Constituting between 35% to 40% of overall mortgage bookings, non-residents, hailing primarily from the GCC, UK, US, Germany, and India, are increasingly opting for home loans in the UAE, signalling the country’s appeal as a global investment

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Best’s Commentary: UAE Insurers Adapt to Changing Weather Trends

News Desk 18/04/2024

AM Best expects the recent extreme weather that caused severe flash flooding in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to prompt swathes of claims for motor, property and business interruption insurers in the region. However, a new Best’s Commentary, “UAE Insurers Adapt to Changing Weather Trends as Latest Flooding Costs Mount,” suggests low insurance penetration,

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Emirates Islamic concludes debut USD 500 million financing facility

News Desk 18/04/2024

Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has announced the successful conclusion of its debut USD 500 million syndicated Financing Facility. The landmark three-year term financing facility is the first of its kind raised by a Shariah-compliant financial institution. Structured as a Commodity Murabaha term financing facility in

Banking Finance UAE

All About The Best Cash-Back Credit Cards In The UAE

News Editor 2 17/04/2024

Learn About The Key Features And More Cash-back credit cards can be particularly appealing to consumers in the UAE because they offer a straightforward way to save money on daily expenses. Moreover, consumers can enjoy the excitement of flexibility in redeeming and using their earnings, making them even more appealing. Driven by significant market size, […]

UAE

Unsettled Weather Grips The UAE

PR News Desk 16/04/2024

Low-Pressure System Sweeps In UAE residents and visitors should brace for turbulent weather over the next 48 hours as heavy rainfall and thunderstorms have hit the Arabian Gulf country. A low-pressure system affecting neighbouring Oman is also impacting the UAE, albeit with varying intensity due to differing topographies. Oman has been experiencing unstable weather

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NewTech Insurance Brokers expands insurance services for individuals and businesses

PR News Desk 15/04/2024

NewTech Insurance Brokers, a leading licensed and regulated insurance brokerage powerhouse in the UAE, has expanded the scope of its health insurance offerings in response to the approved implementation of a mandatory health insurance system in all seven Emirates, effective January 1, 2025. The company has also opened a new office to better serve customers […]

Aviation Tech UAE

Archer Aviation And Falcon Aviation To Set Up Vertiport Network In UAE

Arnold Pinto 15/04/2024

Ahead Of eVTOL Launch By 2025 California-headquartered Archer Aviation and Abu Dhabi-based Falcon Aviation have signed a partnership to develop a vertical port network in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s two largest cities. The twin-city network will be a hub for Archer’s revolutionary Midnight electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This

Corporate UAE

ALEC Group Donates 5,000 Care Packages For Ramadan

PR News Desk 11/04/2024

Needy Communities In Gaza And UAE Benefit The Dubai-based ALEC Group has donated 5,000 care packages valued at AED140,000 to a Ramadan initiative in the UAE involving Emirates Red Crescent and SmartLife Foundation. ALEC Group employees donated to the initiative, which benefited vulnerable populations in Gaza and labourers in Dubai. The employees’ efforts, combined with

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His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr

PR News Desk 09/04/2024

On the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, I extend my warmest greetings to all our frontline heroes across every sector. Your unwavering commitment to your vital roles, ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of our communities, truly marks you as the pride of the UAE. Your continuous efforts and achievements may sometimes pass unseen, but they […]

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Join a Night of Light and Hope at The Gulf for Good Gala Ball

PR News Desk 05/04/2024

Gulf for Good, the renowned non-profit organisation in the UAE that supports charitable projects around the world, has just announced June 1st as the date for its 2024 Annual Charity Gala Ball. This is an opportunity for individuals and businesses to contribute to meaningful causes and make a difference in the lives of children around […]

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Arçelik Completes Acquisition of Whirlpool’s Moroccan and UAE Subsidiaries

PR News Desk 05/04/2024

Today marks the completion of the transaction for Arçelik, Beko’s parent company, to acquire full ownership of Whirlpool’s Middle East and North Africa (MENA) operations. Through this acquisition, Arçelik now owns Whirlpool’s UAE and Morocco entities, and manages Whirlpool’s MDA business operations in the MENA region. With the integration of Whirlpool’s MENA

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Emirates Development Bank delivers record increase in industrial GDP impact

PR News Desk 04/04/2024

Emirates Development Bank (‘EDB’ or the ‘Bank), the key financial engine of economic development and industrial advancement in the UAE, has unveiled a record increase in total financing since the launch of EDB’s strategy in 2021 to AED 10.4 billion, bringing its cumulative contribution to the nation’s industrial GDP impact to AED4.9 billion.  The milestone […]