Fujairah: Fujairah International Airport (FJR) has achieved a historic milestone as the first civilian airport to conduct a trial drone cargo operation, with an unmanned aircraft successfully taking off under air traffic control supervision to deliver a shipment to an offshore platform in Fujairah. According to Emirates News Agency, this ground-breaking initiative was carried out … Read more
Abu dhabi: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) received a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi for the annual Article IV consultation, reviewing the nation’s economic outlook and policy framework. According to Emirates News Agency, the discussions touched on the UAE’s macroeconomic performance, developments in its financial … Read more
Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Youth Business Council, part of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the Arab Youth Centre (AYC), hosted a youth circle titled “Enhancing Arab Youth Entrepreneurship in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.” This event was a key part of the fourth edition of the Young Arab … Read more
Sharjah: Air Arabia has announced an increase in frequency on its flights between Sharjah and Phuket. Starting October 26, 2025, the airline will operate three daily flights between the two cities. According to Emirates News Agency, the expansion comes in response to strong and growing demand for travel to Phuket, one of Thailand’s most popular … Read more
Dubai: Automechanika Dubai will place Africa’s burgeoning automotive industry firmly in the spotlight when the region’s largest international automotive aftermarket trade show returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 9 to 11 December 2025. Highlighting the rapid growth potential within Africa’s automotive sector, recent research by ODI Global forecasts the industry’s value to reach … Read more
Abu dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to cut the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) by 25 basis points, reducing it from 4.40% to 4.15%, effective from Thursday, 18 September. This move comes in response to the US Federal Reserve’s recent announcement to decrease the Interest Rate … Read more
Sharjah: Inclusion International has granted Sheikha Jameela bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, an honorary lifetime membership in recognition of her pivotal contributions to the global movement to empower people with intellectual disabilities and to strengthen the rights and roles of their families in society. According to Emirates News Agency, … Read more
Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a landmark cooperation agreement with the Ghorfa Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, during its official delegation’s visit to Berlin. The agreement sets the stage for stronger economic and investment collaboration between the business communities of the United Arab Emirates and Germany, reinforcing … Read more