Business & Money | Tuesday 21 January, 2025 8:00 am

SEWA implements water networks projects in Kalba

As part of Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority's (SEWA) efforts to improve and develop water transmission and distribution networks in all regions of the Emirate of Sharjah, the Authority is implementing a number of projects in Kalba city at a cost of up to AED107,435,000. The...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 January, 2025 8:00 am

FAHR, Emirates NBD to eliminate salary certificate requirement for federal employees through direct digital integration

The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) and Emirates NBD have announced a groundbreaking partnership that eliminates the need for federal employees to provide salary certificates when accessing banking services. This innovative initiative introduces a secure, direct digital ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 January, 2025 8:00 am

ASAS launches phase two of Sajaa Industrial Lands project

ASAS Real Estate, a subsidiary of Sharjah Islamic Bank, has announced the launch of sales for phase two of the Sajaa Industrial Lands project in a strategic location in Sharjah’s Sajaa Industrial Area. The project offers freehold ownership for UAE nationals, GCC citizens, and Arab residents...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 January, 2025 8:00 am

UAE ranks among top 35 countries with largest global maritime fleets

The UAE has ranked among the top 35 countries globally with the largest shipping fleets by tonnage and capacity, according to the 2024 report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The report also highlighted three other Arab countries on the list: Saudi Arabia,...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 January, 2025 8:00 am

Sharjah Economic Development Department evaluates 'Ruwad' projects

Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud, Chairman of the Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD), assessed the accomplishments of the "Digital Warehouses" project, which is part of the Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Entrepreneurs (Ruwad), after its involvement in the Global Startup Festival...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 January, 2025 8:00 am

SIB's profit surpasses AED1 billion for 1st time in its history

Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) announced record financial results and exceptional growth for the year ending 31st December 2024. The Bank's net profit before tax increased by 36.5%, reaching AED1.15 billion, while net profit after tax amounted to AED1.05 billion, reflecting a 24.5%...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 January, 2025 8:00 am

UAE participates in World Economic Forum 'Davos 2025' with delegation of over 100 government officials, private sector leaders

The UAE is participating in the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, taking place from 20th to 24th January 2025. The UAE’s high-level delegation is led by H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 21 January, 2025 8:00 am

Ajman sees significant growth in BCI, hitting 135 points

Ajman has recorded a significant boost in business activity during 2024, highlighted by a remarkable growth in the number of economic licences issued and a substantial rise in the Business Confidence Index (BCI). Statistics from the Department of Economic Development in Ajman (Ajman DED)...

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Culture & Education | Monday 20 January, 2025 1:54 pm

Canadian University Dubai alumni reveal how higher education fuelled professional success

Entrepreneurs and industry leaders inspire next generation at enrolment week Graduates from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have shared their inspiring stories of professional success during an event staged as part of the Spring semester enrolment week. Explaining why CUD was their university...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 20 January, 2025 1:44 pm

SUN SIYAM OLHUVELI MALDIVES WELCOMES FLORANTE ABUTON JR AS ASSISTANT PR AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

 Sun Siyam Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Florante Abuton Jr. as Assistant PR and Communications Manager at Sun Siyam Olhuveli. With over 11 years of international experience in hospitality marketing and public relations, Florante has held key roles with renowned global...

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