Thursday, November 21, 2024

Finance

Dubai: Work-from-home, flexible hours offered at some firms to help employees beat traffic

Many companies in Dubai are offering flexible hours and allow their employees to work from home to beat traffic during peak hours. Some private firms allow staff to work for eight-hour shifts at any time during the day to save...

Saudi Arabia launches ‘voluntary carbon market’ exchange to finance climate projects

The Voluntary Carbon Market exchange connects buyers to a group of 17 climate projects around the world. Saudi Arabia launched the stock exchange Voluntary carbon market “to finance climate projects as the Kingdom transitions to a low-carbon economy. She said Regional...

Canada detects first human case of H5 bird flu

The Canadian Ministry of Health announced that officials Health in British Columbia Canadians are investigating what is believed to be the first human case of bird flu in Canada after a teenager tested positive for the disease. The teen, who...

Abu Dhabi: Senior citizens and residents can get discounts, priority service

Senior citizens and residents in Abu Dhabi, those aged 60 or older, can avail the Barkitna card. The card includes services at different levels, including government, semi-government and private sector. Along with the Barkitna card, the Fazaa card will also...

Dubai-Malaysia travel: Airlines launch interline flights to over 40 destinations

Dubai carrier flydubai and Batik Air Malaysia have announced an interline agreement that will offer flydubai passengers access to more than 40 destinations across Batik Air's network via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). The interline agreement will offer passengers seamless...

RTA announces extended Dubai Metro timings on November 10

The Dubai Metro Red Line and Green Line will operate from 3.00am to 12am on Sunday, November 10, 2024, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Friday. This extended timing is to accommodate individuals who will join the Dubai...

Nissan fears stumbling as it lays off 9,000 employees

Japanese automakers like Nissan face Chinese competition with layoffs Report noted For Bloomberg Fears of a default by Japanese company Nissan, with news of its intention to lay off thousands of employees, have increased concerns about its creditworthiness. The cost...

Central Bank of Oman cuts interest rate

The Central Bank of Oman confirmed that this decision comes within the framework of its monetary policy aimed at achieving and maintaining exchange rate stability. The Central Bank of Oman decided today to reduce the interest rate on repurchase operations...

Saudi Arabia issues first 6 licenses for yacht tourism agents

The Saudi Red Sea Authority seeks to establish rules and regulations for providing services for coastal tourism activities, and to encourage visitors and tourists to explore the Red Sea, which enhances their experiences and contributes to raising the level...

UAE Central Bank: November 11th is the date for launching a new currency bills tender

The tender, as reported by the Central Bank, includes a short-term issuance of 28-day Treasury bonds “M-BILL” worth up to AED 3,500 million. Emirates Bank seeksCentral to move the market wheel throughLaunching a new tender for cash bills on the...

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Dubai’s new ‘islands’ out to create another offplan property wave

Dubai: It’s not just offplan property launches that are booming in Dubai – there are ‘islands’ too. Coming off the...

UAE clarifies eligibility of applicants for extended visa amnesty

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security has confirmed that individuals violating residency and visa regulations after September 1...

UAE’s National Day celebrations to be called Eid Al Etihad

The official name for the UAE National Day celebrations is 'Eid Al Etihad', its organising committee announced on Tuesday. The name emphasises the theme of...

UAE: Students who have not cleared EmSAT can reapply to universities

After UAE authorities announced the cancellation of EmSAT entrance exam in early November, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research allowed universities to...

No luggage queues at Dubai’s new airport

Dubai: Passengers arriving at Dubai World Central’s new terminal won’t have to wait for their bags - instead, the luggage will be ready at...