Author: Desk Reporter

Abu Dhabi: In line with UAE’s ambition to achieve clean energy by 2050, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) announced that it is joining the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), becoming the first UAE and GCC bank to join the alliance. FAB will offer its client a platform to shift into a climate-neutral economy through innovative financing and advisory services. By integrating ESG concepts into its corporate culture, business strategy, risk management framework, and by supporting environmental and social projects linked with the region’s economic growth aspirations, the bank puts sustainability at the core of its business. FAB was the first MENA…

Ras al Khaimah: In an effort to enhance the quality of life and drive sustainable development in the emirate, the Ras Al Khaimah Municipality Department has officially launched the “Unified Addressing and Spatial Guidance System Project for the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah” also known as “The Address”. The Address is also expected to help Ras Al Khaimah in achieving its developmental and economic plans while offering it a distinguished identity. The system which is in line with the best international standards and practices in the modernisation and standardisation of the process of naming streets and determining locations, areas, roads…

Dubai: The Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of Dubai Executive Council and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has unveiled Dubai Future Solutions, a global initiative featuring a series of challenges that will bring together scientists, designers, inventors, universities, research centres, companies and start-ups from across the globe to create innovative solutions for improving people’s lives. “Dubai Future Solutions aims to accelerate the implementation of emerging technologies in designing its future. The launch of the initiative reflects the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid…

Dubai: The multinational logistics company DP World has partnered with Qureos, a marketplace for micro cohort-based learning communities and apprenticeships, to encourage Tumoohi, its training initiative. The program, which began in 2016, is part of DP World’s continued attempts to promote the Emirati community and promote the UAE government’s initiatives to empower Emirati youth. DP World intends to digitize the Tumoohi program by cooperating with Qureos, using the great power of technology to aid them in their objective. Mr. Nabil Qayed, Director of People & General Administration, People Department, DP World UAE remarked,  “The UAE is a storehouse of exceptional…

Abu Dhabi: Western Union, American multinational financial services company, and Al Fardan Exchange, one of the oldest and leading names in the UAE remittance market, have announced the integration of the “UAE Pass” into wu.com and the Western Union mobile app to improve the customer experience. The integration of the UAE Pass will make identity verification procedures much easier. It will allow customers to complete registration and identity verification within a few clicks, without the need for in-person authentication. Customers will be offered an online or in-app experience from start to finish, enabling 24/7 money transfers across the world for…

Dubai: A recent survey conducted by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Dubai Chamber) has revealed that business confidence in Dubai has reached its third highest level in the last 10 years as organizations in the emirate begin to see the positive impact of Expo 2020 Dubai. The Quarterly Business Leaders’ Outlook Survey by Dubai Chamber reported that 76 percent of the surveyed remarked better business confidence in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to just 66 percent and 48 percent in the third and second quarters of 2021 respectively. THE EXPO 2020 EFFECT Reiterating the importance of the global…

Abu Dhabi: The Health Services Company (SEHA) has launched Esketamine nasal spray to treat and manage severe depression in adults who have tried many conventional antidepressant therapies but seen no benefit. Esketamine binds to receptors in the brain that are different from those which were targeted by antidepressants in the past. It has shown a good safety profile and tolerability in patients. SEHA has developed this breakthrough therapy for patients suffering from treatment-resistant depression, in keeping with the network’s mission to provide world-class medical care to patients. It will be given as a nasal spray in AHS psychiatry clinics and…

Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the  President of the United Arab Emirates, the ruler of Abu Dhabi has issued decree No. 15 for 2021 to facilitate the adoption of the country’s 10 principles for the next 50 years. The royal ruling mandates all ministries, federal and local government authorities, and institutions in the UAE to comply with these principles and use them as guidelines in all their directives and decisions, as well as work on the principles’ implementation through their plans and strategies. The decree highlights the UAE’s 10 principles as the guidelines for all…

Dubai: The dome of Al Wasl Plaza, the heart of Expo 2020 Dubai was illuminated with images of late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum on his death anniversary, paying homage to the great leader whose vision transformed Dubai from a desert into one of the world’s most celebrated cities. The images of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed, displayed during the Rashid Al Khair show, were accompanied by an Arabic poem penned by the well-known poet Mr. Mohammed bin Saif Al Otaiba, along with the music composed by Mr. Fayez Al Saeed. The poem depicted the love of the country and…

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) updated its ‘Green List’ of countries which offers certain exemptions to flyers arriving from the countries on the list. All travelers arriving from ‘Green List’ countries are exempted from mandatory quarantine measures are touching down in Abu Dhabi. UPDATED GREEN LIST (As on 8th October) THE GREEN LIST The “Green List” is periodically updated by authorities based on international developments. Adding a country, region and territories are subject to strict conditions of health and safety to ensure the well-being of the UAE community. It is important to note that arriving…