Month: August 2025

Abu dhabi: Egypt welcomed on Monday Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement that his country intends to recognise the State of Palestine during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in September. According to Emirates News Agency, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the planned recognition as a historic step that supports … Read more

Abu dhabi: First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has formed a significant partnership with the Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) to provide government-subsidised Islamic home financing to eligible Emirati citizens through its Islamic and National Housing Loan (NHL) divisions. This initiative supports the UAE’s “Year of Community” campaign, aiming to bolster family financial stability and promote … Read more

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has made an important announcement to ensure that 700 Emirati citizens will be hired in the emirate’s government by the end of 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed also approved promotions for … Read more

Dubai: Emirates NBD is marking a year since the launch of its groundbreaking zero-transaction-fee initiative for trading local equities via its award-winning digital wealth platform, accessible through ENBD X. According to Emirates News Agency, the offering, launched on 26 August 2024, has significantly increased access to local markets, empowering investors to trade UAE-listed equities commission-free. … Read more

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has adopted a smart digital platform named “Data Drive – Clear Guide,” designed to study and analyse both historical and real-time traffic flow on the emirate’s roads over the past five years. This platform enables the relevant authorities to analyse numerous traffic-related elements, identify road conditions, analyse road … Read more

Gaza: The UN human rights office (OHCHR) has condemned the killing of six Palestinian journalists in Gaza after their tent was targeted by Israeli military forces, describing the incident as a ‘grave breach of international humanitarian law.’ The attack has drawn international criticism and heightened concerns over the safety of journalists in the region. According … Read more

Dubai: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has intensified its oversight efforts this year by conducting inspection campaigns across markets in the UAE, in cooperation with the relevant authorities. These efforts aim to enhance tax compliance, protect consumer rights, and combat tax evasion to ensure adherence to tax laws and procedures. According to Emirates News Agency, … Read more

Sharjah: The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) recently held discussions with the Embassy of Uganda in the UAE to explore ways to enhance bilateral business relationships and advance cooperation to strategic levels. According to Emirates News Agency, the discussions aimed to promote mutual trade benefits and identify high-potential opportunities in priority sectors. These … Read more