Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has started distributing annual bonuses to owners of old taxi number plates for the year 2024, with a total amount of AED 9 372 000. This initiative follows the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. It aims...
Syrian Air, the national airline of Syria, announced that it will resume direct flights to Dubai and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates starting Sunday. This decision follows a period of suspended flights between Syria and the UAE, which began in January after Islamist-led rebels overthrew the former Syrian leader, Bashar al-Assad, in December of...
In a significant move to change the global healthcare event landscape, Informa Markets has launched WHX, a new unified brand platform that replaces the long-established Arab Health. This announcement was made during the 50th-anniversary edition of Arab Health and marks a major shift in how global healthcare collaboration and innovation will be approached in the...
Oxford Leadership Development and Research (OxfordLDR) has unveiled new initiatives aimed at enhancing leadership skills in the UAE. Research conducted by OxfordLDR indicates that developing top-tier leadership abilities could boost profits for UAE companies by approximately 15%, resulting in an annual increase of around $7.8 billion for listed companies in the region. The findings align...
Dubai-based talent management company Dandelion Civilization plans to launch next month with a goal of improving hiring efficiency by 40% through a game-based assessment platform. This initiative aims to help employers discover talent by focusing on behavior rather than just resumes, addressing the challenges of outdated recruitment models and increasing application volumes faced by many...
Fujairah in the UAE will host the first-ever international adventure tourism conference from April 30th to May 2nd, 2025. This groundbreaking event, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, aims to drive innovation, partnerships, and sustainability within the adventure tourism sector. The Fujairah...
Creative Zone Group, a corporate service provider established in Dubai in 2010 by Steve Mayne and Mahesh Dalamal, has been acquired by Encor Group, which is headquartered in Hong Kong. The financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed. As part of this transition, all shareholders have completely exited and are no longer involved...
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has launched a new campaign aimed at enhancing its investment landscape by attracting foreign talent and businesses to its Special Economic Zones (SEZs). This initiative, announced on Thursday, includes a package of tax exemptions, streamlined visa processes, and regulatory incentives to create a more favorable environment for investors. The campaign is led...
Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, the Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), announced that the tourism sector is set to contribute AED62 billion, approximately $17 billion, to the emirate’s economy in 2025. This figure represents a projected increase of 13 percent compared to the previous year. The long-term...
Formula 1 is making a significant return to Jeddah this weekend for the fifth Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. However, the excitement is not solely focused on the fastest street circuit in the world, as plans for a new futuristic track outside Riyadh, called Qiddiya Speed Park, are underway with a budget of $480 million (£360...