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UAE: Agthia Group Reports 14.7% YoY Revenue Growth and 31.8% YoY Profit Increase in H1 2024
A leading Abu Dhabi-based food and beverage company, Agthia Group PJSC (Agthia or the Group) announced today its results for the six months ending 30 June 2024. Agthia delivered a strong performance…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi Arabic language centre completes evaluation stage for Sard Al Thahab award
The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC) has closed the nominations stage for the second edition of the Sard Al Thahab Award, which aims to honor narrators of biographies, literature, and folk…
- Middle East
UAE athletes dominate at Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship
UAE jiu-jitsu and mixed martial arts athletes took home two major wins at the fifth Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) on Friday evening at the Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City. The…
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Telangana man from Rajanna-Sircilla passes away in Abu Dhabi
Hyderabad: A 55-year-old Telangana man died in Abu Dhabi while undergoing treatment at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, due to prolonged illness. Pendyala Chandrakanth, who passed away on July 29, hailed…
- Middle East
UAE evacuates 85 Palestinian patients, 63 relatives to Abu Dhabi
In a significant humanitarian effort, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday, July 31, evacuated 85 sick and severely injured Palestinians from Gaza, along with 63 accompanying family members, to Abu Dhabi…
- Middle East
UAE offers condolences to India over Kerala landslide victims
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with India over the victims of landslides and floods in the state of Kerala, which resulted in dozens…
- Middle East
UAE cancels licence of 4 Haj operators, 19 others fined
Abu Dhabi: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have cancelled the licences of four Haj operators, and 19 others were fined for violating laws. In a statement on Tuesday, July 30,…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi fines private firm Rs 22 crore for fake employment
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Misdemeanor Court has fined a private firm Dirham 10 million (Rs 22,79,85,414) for failing to adhere to the standards and controls regulating Emiratisation in the private sector.…
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UAE awards licence to operate first authorised lottery
Abu Dhabi: The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the federal entity overseeing commercial gaming activities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), awarded the licence to operate the first authorised lottery in…
- Middle East
PCFC launches Dubai Customs AI Platform to boost innovation and support SMEs
In a move that advances its ambitious vision and reinforces its leadership in innovation, the Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has announced the launch of its interactive Dubai Customs AI…
- Middle East
Air India Express launches direct flight from Bengaluru to UAE
In a strategic move to enhance its network, Air India Express, India’s first international budget airline, has launched its first direct international flight from Indian city Bengaluru to United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital…
- Middle East
UAE makes it to top 10 world’s most powerful passports list
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has made it to the top 10 of the world’s most powerful passports on the 2024 Henley Passport Index for the first time. The country ranked 9th globally, offers…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi launches marriage loan initiative
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority (SSA) has introduced the Marriage Loan initiative, implemented as part of the Abu Dhabi Family Wellbeing Strategy and the Emirati Family Growth Programme, launched by…
- Middle East
When will Ramzan 2025 fall in UAE?
Abu Dhabi: The holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijra”) -2025 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expected to begin on Saturday,…
- Middle East
UAE to soon provide health insurance with tourist visa
Abu Dhabi: In a significant move, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) has announced a health insurance for tourist visas as part of…