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The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has launched two new banknotes, in five and ten dirham denominations, made of polymer and enhanced by advanced technical characteristics and security features. The new banknotes are the third issue of the national currency, and reflect the CBUAE’s aim to keep pace with …

International Astronomical Center: Many countries will sight Eid Al-Fitr crescent (Shawwal 1443 AH) on Saturday, April 30, while it will be impossible to see the crescent on that day because the moon will set before the sun, in addition to conjunction after sunset. Hence, Ramadan will probably complete 30 days, …

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, launched Wednesday evening, His Highness’s latest historical book, issued by Al Qasimi Publications, titled “The Struggle of the Zend Princes and the Demise of the King”, during his inauguration of the second edition of the …

The 1 Billion Meals initiative, the region’s largest food donation drive of its kind, has collected 420 million meals to date, just three weeks following its launch by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. Organised by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum …

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, attended the third Ramadan lecture organised by Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed, titled ‘How to solve the biggest global challenges through innovation’, and hosted at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque …

ADNOC Drilling Company PJSC (ADNOC Drilling or the Company) (ADX symbol: ADNOCDRILL / ISIN: AEA007301012), announced today that its inaugural Annual General Assembly approved all agenda items in its meeting (AGM) held on Wednesday, 20th April, 2022. Voting on the agenda included approval of the Board’s recommendation to distribute a …

 According to JLL’s Q1 2022 UAE market overview report, the UAE’s hotel market performed strongly in the first quarter of this year, supported by Expo 2020 Dubai and returning international visitors. The uplift in overall performance was primarily driven by beachfront and luxury developments, which have been benefitting from strong …

As of next June 1, the Ajman Transport Authority launched a new mechanism for calculating the tariff for taxis in the emirate based on the principle of liberalizing fuel prices. • The tariff pricing policy is subject to monthly review. The impact of the liberalization of fuel prices on the …

Sharjah Police have arrested 94 beggars since the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, where most of them were found to be on visit visas, while others were UAE residents. International money transfers receipts of various amounts were also found in their possession. One of the beggars was arrested …

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, issued Executive Council Resolution No. (23) of 2022 appointing Muna Faisal Al Gurg as the CEO of the Culture and Heritage Sector at the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture). The …