BlogsAugust 8, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks new records with stunning performance
Dubai: Cristiano Ronaldo extended his impressive form to score a brace and guide Al Nassr to a 3-1 win over Al Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday. The Portuguese superstar, who has defied age to maintain his scoring touch, has surpassed another record held by his long-time rival,...
Continue ReadingDubai: Meet Shah Rukh Khan in Global Village this weekend
Dubai: Bollywood fanatics, you're in for a surprise! The Baadshah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan is set to make an appearance in Dubai, very soon. If you're heading to Global Village this weekend, you can catch the actor at the main stage, the family destination announced on Tuesday. The Pathaan...
Continue ReadingLook: How UAE farmer built farm that has ‘everything’, fed family for 14 years
Dubai - Mohammed Mahfoudh, an Emirati farmer and entrepreneur, has made remarkable strides toward self-sufficiency, especially during the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. Over the past 14 years, the 49-year-old has built a thriving farm in Abu Dhabi, providing his family with a steady supply of fresh produce, meat, poultry,...
Continue ReadingUAE: How fintech startups make investing accessible to women, build financial literacy
UAE - based financial experts have highlighted that some women have put off traditional investments due to a lack of understanding or uncertainty. They noted that this becomes more challenging when coupled with understanding investments that are compliant with Islamic, or Shariah, law. Some fintech startups are setting the ground...
Continue Reading16.8 thousand GCC nationals registered in pension systems: GCC Statistical Centre
MUSCAT - The number of GCC nationals registered in the pension systems of other member states reached 16.8 thousand by the end of 2023, compared to 4.1 thousand in 2007, reflecting an increase of 311.4 percent over this period, according to data from the GCC Statistical Centre. Similarly, the number...
Continue ReadingDavos 2025: UAE companies excel in Brand Finance’s Global 500 2025
DAVOS - Apple is once again the world’s most valuable brand. Brand Finance, the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy, values Apple’s brand at $574.5 billion for 2025, keeping it ahead of its closest rival, Microsoft, valued at $461 billion. Except for 2023, when Apple briefly trailed Amazon by a margin...
Continue ReadingDubai takes centre stage in Leica’s centenary global celebrations
Dubai: This year marks a historic milestone for Leica Camera AG as it celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Leica I. Under the motto “100 Years of Leica: Witness to a Century,” this iconic brand has embarked on a global journey of celebrations, starting in none other than Dubai. With...
Continue ReadingIndia says ‘open’ to return of undocumented immigrants in US
WASHINGTON: India is prepared to take back its citizens residing illegally in the United States, foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has said after meeting the top diplomat of President Donald Trump's new administration. Jaishankar's remarks came after a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Tuesday a...
Continue ReadingUAE: Why 7 out of 10 residents believe in lifelong learning
A vast majority of people in the UAE view lifelong learning as a key to be prepared and enthusiastic for the future, according to the findings of a new study. Commissioned by the Institute for Future Readiness, a UAE-based organisation focused on empowering youth and professionals, the study looked into...
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