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With key global stocks ending flat in volatile trading on Wednesday worries over faster interest hikes, the UAE twin bourses steadied Wednesday, closing higher at 9568.29 pts and slightly down at 3245.84 pts in Abu Dhabi and Dubai respectively. The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)’s turnover ended up at over …

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced that Thursday, the 30th of June 2022, will be the first day of Dhu Al-Hijjah and Eid Al Adha will fall on 9th July. ”Arafat Day falls on the 8th of July and Saturday, the 9th of July, will be the first day of Eid …

Khulood Al Zaabi, the first Emirati female football referee to join the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), said she is delighted to join the AFC’s elite referee list, noting that her new status comes with great responsibilities that include showcasing the leadership of Emirati women globally. Al Zaabi’s appointment came after …

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai issued Resolution No. (34) of 2022 appointing members of the Board of Directors of “Salik” (PJSC) chaired by His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer. Members of the Board …

As part of the Dubai Police’s three-day campaign organized with partners in celebration of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26, the General Department of Anti-Narcotics has launched an initiative to share inspiring stories of recovering addicts who succeeded in turning over a new leaf …

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, affirmed that caring for the sons and daughters of Sharjah is his main priority, noting that such efforts come with the support and the participation of H.H. Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Chairperson of …

 Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, participated in the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC), co-hosted by the governments of Portugal and Kenya in the Portuguese capital Lisbon. Running from 27th June to 1st July, UNOC seeks to drive the development of much-needed science-based innovative solutions aimed …

International Astronomy Center: The Sultanate of Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia officially announce that the sighting of the crescent has not been confirmed today. Hence, Friday, 1 July, shall be the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah, and Sunday, 10 July, will mark the first day of Eid al-Adha.

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) today announced that the deadline for UAE Reporting Financial Institutions (RFIs) to submit their reports, in accordance with the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and Common Reporting Standard (CRS) requirements, has been extended, to no later than 20th July, 2022. The Automatic Exchange of …

The Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE) announced the end-of-year results of Grade 12 students of public and private schools, who achieved a pass rate of 94.4 percent following the roll out of the Ministry of Education (MoE) curriculum for the academic year 2021-2022. ESE mentioned that 28,775 students of public schools …