Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court has issued verdicts convicting eight defendants of committing online child sexual exploitation crimes. The convicts lured minors through online gaming platforms and social media, enticing them to share explicit material. They were also found guilty of possessing and exchanging indecent content involving children. According to Emirates News Agency, … Read more
Abu dhabi: Space42 and Viasat, Inc., a leader in satellite and secure communications, announced their plan to form Equatys, a jointly held entity aimed at enabling global Direct-to-Device (D2D) services. This initiative will evolve existing and planned Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) into a 5G network environment. According to Emirates News Agency, Equatys is set to … Read more
Abu dhabi: Aldar today announced the complete sell-out of 450 townhomes at Al Deem, the vibrant new Emirati community located in the northeast of Yas Island. With sales surpassing AED1.8 billion, the overwhelming demand for Al Deem reaffirms the appetite for high-quality, family-focused communities amongst Emirati families and Aldar’s continued focus on delivering homes to … Read more
Abu dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness expressed his best wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of El Salvador. According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed … Read more
Masdar city: Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s pioneering sustainable urban community and thriving Free Zone, has released its third Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, reaffirming its position as a ‘green print’ for cities worldwide and a global reference point for sustainable urban development. Aligned with the UAE’s ambition to achieve net zero by 2050, Masdar … Read more
Dubai: ALEC Holdings has declared its plan to offer 20 percent of its share capital on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) through an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This strategic move allows the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), currently the sole shareholder, to adjust the size of the offering at its discretion during the subscription period, … Read more
Madrid: Emirates and Real Madrid have announced a multi-year partnership that makes Emirates the Official Main Sponsor of the Spanish professional basketball club. The partnership will commence immediately. According to Emirates News Agency, as part of the agreement, Emirates’ ‘Fly Better’ branding will prominently feature on the jerseys consistent with its presence on both the … Read more
Abu dhabi: The latest data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) indicated that the net foreign assets of the Gulf central banks rose by 6.3 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year, reaching about US$761.9 billion. According to Emirates News Agency, the total … Read more