Government | Monday 21 December, 2020 11:29 am

Al Tayer: Dubai Metro Route 2020 to start operation on 1/1/2021

RTA will start operating 4 stations (Jabal Ali, The Gardens, Discovery Gardens, and Al Furjan)The selection of stations for operation was based on population density, expected ridership, and link with other transit meansOperation of Route 2020 follows the completion of all operational tests and...

More Details

Business & Money | Monday 21 December, 2020 11:05 am

Majid Al Futtaim Launches Company-wide Circular Economy Strategy to Further Reduce Environmental Impact

New strategy underpinned by Majid Al Futtaim’s Net Positive and single-use plastics commitmentsBy 2030, all Majid Al Futtaim businesses will have circularity at the core of their operations Based on five pillars, Majid Al Futtaim’s circular economy strategy addresses key areas of impact...

More Details

Government | Monday 21 December, 2020 11:02 am

MA’AN LAUNCHES ITS FIRST ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME EMPOWERING EXISTING SOCIAL ENTERPRISES IN ABU DHABI

 The first cycle will focus on “Mental Wellbeing”, an identified social priority within Abu DhabiMa’an aims to empower existing social start-ups to achieve strong business growth and maximise their positive impact to emirate’s community  The three-month initiative will ensure...

More Details

Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 21 December, 2020 11:01 am

The Middle East’s newest bowling center Sala Entertainment officially opens "Strike 10" bowling center in Riyadh

Sala Entertainment, a company specializing in high-end family entertainment, has officially opened the "Strike 10" bowling center in Hamra Mall in Riyadh, which comes in line with the company's plan to expand locally through the opening of several high-end entertainment centers in various regions...

More Details

Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 21 December, 2020 10:52 am

Starbucks marks a milestone as it launches its first ever straw-less lid across stores in MENA

Starbucks announced the launch of the straw-less lid across all its markets in the MENA region. The launch of the first ever sustainability campaign in MENA by Starbucks is a major step in the brand’s sustainability journey. Through this campaign, Starbucks is demonstrating its support for the...

More Details

Culture & Education | Monday 21 December, 2020 10:46 am

Qasr Al Watan Library Celebrates World Arabic Language Day with Special Virtual Event

 To mark World Arabic Language Day, which falls on 18 December each year, Qasr Al Watan Library hosted Dr. Mohamed Safi Al Mosteghanemi, Secretary General of Sharjah's Arabic Language Academy, who presented a special virtual seminar entitled ‘How to Develop Arabic Linguistic...

More Details

Culture & Education | Monday 21 December, 2020 10:42 am

Sharjah Girl Guides members gearing up for virtual winter camp themed ‘Under the Moonlight’

Brownies and Guides will participate in a series of interactive workshopsand innovative programmes, Dec 22 – 29   Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG) will hold its winter camp themed ‘Under the Moonlight’, in a virtual format from December 22 – 29 this year. The online event will feature a...

More Details

Business & Money | Monday 21 December, 2020 10:42 am

Equity Crowdfunding platform Eureeca facilitates US$1.3 million in series A funding for Udrive after going live in record time

Eureeca, the first multi-regulated global equity crowdfunding platform, has announced that the UAE-based pay-per-minute car rental service Udrive has raised US$1.3 million from 186 investors in just 48 hours. The raise forms part of Udrive’s series A round of funding from their customers,...

More Details

Business & Money | Monday 21 December, 2020 10:32 am

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Announces Listing Palms Sports on its Second Market

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced that Palms Sports P.J.S.C has listed its shares on ADX’s Second Market under the trading symbol PALMS, and trading begins on the shares today. The company’s nominal value of share capital is AED 150 million, with each share having a nominal value of ...

More Details

Technology & IT | Monday 21 December, 2020 10:21 am

IQ Robotics announces strategic partnership with Chinese firm LiBiao Robotics to strengthen digital transformation efforts in MENA

Dubai, UAE, 21 December 2020: IQ Robotics, an AI-driven, fully robotic business that’s spearheading the digital transformation of the logistics sector, has partnered with Chinese technology company, LiBiao Robotics to together strengthen the digital transformation efforts in the Middle East and...

More Details