Ministry of Economy imposes fines worth AED65.9mn on 137 DNFBP companies in Q1
In the first quarter of 2023, the Ministry of Economy imposed fines worth AED 65.9 million on 137 companies operating in the UAE’s designated non-financial business or professions (DNFBP) sector following an inspection of 840 companies for failing to com
US debt ceiling bill passes House with broad bipartisan support
A divided U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to suspend the $31.4 trillion debt ceiling on Wednesday, with majority support from both Democrats and Republicans to overcome opposition led by hardline conservatives and avoid a catastrophic default.
Europa League kings Sevilla beat Roma on penalties to win seventh crown
Europa League thoroughbreds Sevilla worked their magic yet again to beat AS Roma 4-1 on penalties on Wednesday and lift the trophy for a record-extending seventh time, handing Roma boss Jose Mourinho his first defeat in six European finals.After an unspec
Meta threatens to yank news content from California over payments bill
Facebook parent Meta Platforms (META.O) said on Wednesday it would remove news content in its home state of California if the state government passed legislation forcing tech companies to pay publishers.The proposed California Journalism Preservation Act
Brazil protests to FIFA over racism against under-20 player
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Wednesday said it has filed a protest with world governing body FIFA after defender Robert Renan was racially abused following a U20 World Cup match.Insults were directed at Renan as he left the pitch at the C
Researchers link death in gene-editing study to a virus used to deliver the treatment, not CRISPR
The lone volunteer in a gene-editing study targeting a rare form of Duchenne muscular dystrophy likely died after having a reaction to the virus that delivered the therapy in his body, researchers concluded in an early study.Terry Horgan, 27, of Montour F
Federer serves up directions as latest voice on Waze navigation app
After a career spent navigating the toughest opponents on the court, 20-times major winner Roger Federer will now help commuters navigate the open road, as the newest voice of driving app Waze.The retired, polyglottic tennis star can offer directions in E
Sweden close to becoming first ‘smoke free’ country in Europe as daily use of cigarettes dwindles
Summer is in the air, cigarette smoke is not, in Sweden’s outdoor bars and restaurants.As the World Health Organization marks “World No Tobacco Day” on Wednesday, Sweden, which has the lowest rate of smoking in the Europe Union, is close to declaring itse
18 Bugatti Owners Drive Their Cars At Over 400km/h — Bugatti 400 Drive Takes Place At The Kennedy Space Center
Bugatti Organises Bugatti 400 Drive at Kennedy Space Center. 18 Bugatti customers drove their own cars at over 400km/h on the space shuttle landing runway.
Real Estate Investments in Dubai for Foreign Citizens: Restrictions and Opportunities
Dubai is a popular destination for foreign real estate investment due to its favorable tax policies, strategic location, world-class infrastructure and booming economy.
Dubai’s ICD reports Dh36.1b net profits in 2022
By Saifur Rahman Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), an investment arm of Dubai Government whose portfolio includes Emirates Airline and Group, FlyDubai, Emirates NBD Bank, Dubai Islamic Bank, Commercial Bank of Dubai, Ithra, Dubai Duty Free and other...
It’s official: The Palm Jebel Ali megaproject is happening again
At twice the size of the Palm Jumeirah, it will be home to no less tha 80 hotels... It's official: the Palm Jebel Ali megaproject is happening again. HH
Al Marar discusses avenues of cooperation with Iranian Foreign Minister
Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State and Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, conducted an official visit to the Iranian capital Tehran, during which he met with Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of
DIFC Catalyses Growth: Rapyd Celebrates First Dubai Anniversary with Record 4X Employee Growth
Rapyd, the leading FinTech-as-a-service partner, has reported a four-fold employee growth since establishing a year ago at Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) regi
Dubai sees 11.5% year-on-year growth in number of health facilities in Q1 2023
143 health facilities licensed in the first quarter of 2023 in the emirate, bringing the total to 4,609Growth reflects Dubai’s emergence as a global healthcare destination and a magnet for investment in the sectorDr. Marwan Al Mulla: Increase in health fa