SHARJAH, H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, launched the AED100,000 Sharjah Innovation Award on Tuesday, aimed at encouraging the spirit of innovation and scientific …
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Hessa Buhumaid crowns winners of Sheikha Hind Women’s Sports Tournament
DUBAI, Hessa Essa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development, has crowned the winners of the 7th Sheikha Hind Women’s Sports Tournament at a glittering awards ceremony.
Held under the guidance and patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al …
Emirates sweetens Diwali this year
Dubai, UAE, In celebration of Diwali, Emirates will be offering customers a variety of special treats that are synonymous with the festival of lights. During the Diwali festive period from 25 to 31 October, the airline will serve a colourful …
Etihad to deploy extra flights for Hajj season
ABU DHABI, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will deploy additional flights between Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia to facilitate the movement of thousands of pilgrims during the Hajj season.
The airline will operate 15 extra flights between …
Ministry of Infrastructure Development gives documents of home ownership to 240 citizens
DUBAI, The Ministry of Infrastructure Development visited the homes of 240 senior citizens eligible to own government-funded homes and handed over documents to complete all transactions immediately, as part of a newly launched initiative ‘Happiness Car’.
Under the directives of …
Minister of Climate Change and Environment Tours Liwa Date Festival 2019
His Excellency Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, visited the 15th edition of the Liwa Date Festival, organized by the Cultural Programs and Heritage Festivals Committee � Abu Dhabi.
The event runs from July …
National Media Council, Dubai Studio City partner to support CineMENA
DUBAI, Dubai Studio City has announced its strategic partnership with the National Media Council, NMC, to support CineMENA, a platform dedicated to celebrating the art of content and fostering local and regional talent. The collaboration seeks to empower creative individuals …
OPEC daily basket price announced for Friday
VIENNA, The price of OPEC basket of fourteen crudes stood at US$65.29 a barrel on Friday, 21st June, compared with US$63.95 the previous day, according to OPEC Secretariat calculations.
The fourteen crudes, from separate OPEC member countries, include a mix …