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Dubai Sports Council Announce Ramadan 5K Challenge

Following the stupendous success of their Marathon at Home last month, the Dubai Sports Council, ASICS Middle East and 5:30 Run club, are back...

International Tourist Numbers Could Fall 60-80% in 2020, UNWTO

International tourism down 22% in Q1 and could decline by 60-80% over the whole year 67 million fewer international tourists up to March...

How to Spot Fake News, University Scholar Explains

While social media now acts as a main or supporting source of news for almost everybody, fake news is sweeping all network channels. Ajman University...

D-180 Digital Mentoring Program Opened for University Students and Graduates

Deloitte’s D-180 program has just launched in the Middle East. D-180 is a digital mentoring program integral to Deloitte’s community response efforts to COVID-19....

Ramadan in Dubai: #StayHome Activities and Initiatives

Keeping the body active and alert throughout Ramadan is at the forefront of Dubai’s residents’ minds this year, as the emphasis on physical and...

Emirates Aviation University recognised with 5 Star rating from QS

Emirates Aviation University, the academic wing of the Emirates Group and one of the region's most prestigious educational institutions, has been awarded an overall...

New Tech Solution to Help Businesses and Communities Safely Reopen

Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the global leader in CRM, today announced Work.com – new technology solutions and resources to help business and community leaders around...

DCT Abu Dhabi Launches E-learning Platform for Industry Partners

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi on Tuesday announced the launch of the ‘Abu Dhabi Specialist Programme’, an e-learning platform which...

2021 Oil Price Forecast Above $51, Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs raised its estimate for WTI Crude prices in 2021 to $51.38 per barrel from $48.50, expecting a gradual recovery in global oil...

TikTok Records All-Time High Downloads of 200m in Q1, 2020 Led...

Popular video-sharing platform TikTok continues to grow at a high rate globally based on the number of new app downloads. Data gathered by Learnbonds.com...

MEA Retail Banks Strongest Believers in Cashless Society

Middle East and Africa (MEA) retail banks believe delaying digitalization poses genuine threats to their business models 6 in 10 banking executives in the Middle...

Is COVID-19 Bringing Virtual Real Estate Tours Into The Mainstream?

Virtual tours, a nascent but growing technology pre-crisis, are rapidly gaining traction in lockdown times – and could become a mainstay of the commercial...

10 Tips to Avoid Weight Gain During Ramadan

Ramadan is the month of self-reflection, contemplation, prayers and good deeds. However, the routine of fasting and feasting can be challenging for the body....

COVID-19 Antibody Test Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization

The serology test has a specificity greater than 99.8% and sensitivity of 100% (14 Days post-PCR confirmation) The high specificity of the test...

Free Testing for People Showing Symptoms of COVID-19, Pregnant Women and...

The Department of Health–Abu Dhabi, DoH, has stated that the test for the new coronavirus, COVID-19, is available for free in healthcare facilities across...

V-shaped Economic Revival, Fuelled by FOMO

The Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO) is likely to drive financial markets significantly higher in the coming weeks. The prediction from Nigel Green of deVere...

Reopening of Global Economies, COVID-19 Developments to Influence Trading Activity

Global equity markets rebounded during the week, with the exception of the US markets. Sentiments were boosted by positive developments in the COVID-19 pandemic...

Bitcoin’s Coming of Age? May’s Historic Halving Taking Place in a...

The Bitcoin price will hit ‘at least $10,000’ even before the four-yearly ‘halving’ event taking place in two weeks, predicts the CEO of one...