Government | Sunday 25 June, 2023 1:30 pm

Dubai Customs: Championing the Fight Against Drugs and Ensuring Economic Prosperity

Dubai Customs has reported a significant achievement in combating drug abuse and illicit trafficking as it commemorates the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26th each year. Over the past three years (2020-2021-2022), Dubai Customs successfully thwarted more than...

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Business & Money | Sunday 25 June, 2023 1:24 pm

Thakher Development Company CEO: Strong Performance in Makkah's Hospitality and Real Estate Sectors During Hajj Season 2023

Thakher Development Company's CEO, Eng. Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Aboudi, announced that the hospitality and real estate sectors in to the Holy City of Makkah are witnessing a strong performance during this year’s Hajj season, driven by various factors, most notably the remarkable increase in hotel...

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Healthcare | Sunday 25 June, 2023 1:02 am

Health Holding OKs formation of constituent boards to oversee health clusters

Health Holding Co.’s (HHC) board approved formation of constituent boards of directors to supervise health clusters. The decision builds on the Cabinet’s resolution on the establishment of HHC, which will be responsible for setting up subsidiaries. In a statement, HHC said that its...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 25 June, 2023 1:00 am

Aramco, Total award contracts for $11 bln Amiral project

Saudi Aramco and TotalEnergies today awarded Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts for the $11 billion "Amiral" complex, a future world-scale petrochemicals facility expansion at the SATORP refinery in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A signing ceremony took place in...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 25 June, 2023 12:33 am

Oil settles lower, posts over 3.5% weekly loss

Oil prices declined on June 23 amid continued fears of low demand amid signals by central banks that monetary tightening will continue to curb inflation. The dollar index, which measures its value against a basket of major currencies, rose after statements by Federal Reserve...

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Healthcare | Sunday 25 June, 2023 12:17 am

“Ports, Customs and Free Zone” provides awareness for seafarers on the basics of first aid

The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, in cooperation with Dubai Ambulance, organized an awareness workshop for the seafarers of the Marine Agency for Wooden Ships, in both English and Urdu languages, on the basics of first aid, in the presence of more than 40 seafarers at Deira Wharfage in...

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Government | Sunday 25 June, 2023 12:14 am

Enhancing maritime security: Dubai Customs empowers Dubai Police with dhow inspection expertise

Dubai Customs conducted a practical field training for employees of the General Department of Protective Security & Emergency in Dubai Police, who are enrolled in the Professional Diploma Program in Explosives Sciences and Ammunition Technology. The training focused on enhancing their skills in ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 25 June, 2023 12:12 am

J-PAL hosts colloquium in Paris in celebration of 20 years of fighting against poverty

The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) and Community Jameel held a two-day colloquium at the Collège de France in Paris, marking 20 years of J-PAL's work in the fight against poverty. The colloquium, entitled “Science and the fight against poverty: what progress has been made in 20...

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Business & Money | Sunday 25 June, 2023 12:08 am

Increased passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International anticipated during Eid Al Adha holiday

Abu Dhabi Airports issued today its projected passenger figures in anticipation of an increase in traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), before and during Eid Al Adha.  Between the 23rd of June and the 7th of July, Abu Dhabi Airports estimates over 900,000 passengers will pass...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 25 June, 2023 12:07 am

Summer camps are an inspiring creative environment for children

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the preparations for its summer camps in Al Shindagha Museum and Etihad Museum in July 2023, through which it aims to give children aged 8 to 12 wide spaces for creativity, developing their skills and enriching their knowledge. This...

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