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COVID-19 & OPEC – What Is The New Normal?

Refinitiv released a special report.pdf on Covid-19 and the implications on global oil markets. Covid-19 has significantly impacted global economic outlook and oil demand as global...

Ajman University Starts Fall Semester 2020 Admissions Online

Ajman University (AU) has opened the door for the Fall Semester 2020 admissions as of April 12, 2020. This spans all undergraduate and graduate...

Dubai Economy Issues 14,366 Business Registrations in 1 Month; 66% Online

License renewal transactions through smart and electronic channels accounted for 86% Stay at home and complete your transactions electronically, safely and easily The Business...

Other Major Headwinds – Not Just Coronavirus – Could Hit Your...

To protect and grow wealth, investors need to carefully monitor other major factors – not just coronavirus. The warning from deVere Group’s Nigel Green follows...

More Food Stores to Reopen, But Some Only in The Malls

Press statement from Dubai Economy, regarding the decision of the Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai on food trade outlets With reference...

Emirates Puts Customers First in COVID-19 Waiver Policies

Emirates puts customers first in COVID-19 waiver policies Simplifies waivers and refunds policy with one unified approach worldwide Eases concerns about pre-booked summer...

Emirates Announces Limited Passenger Flights to More Cities

Emirates will operate to: Tunis, Jakarta, Manila, Algiers, Taipei, Chicago, and Kabul All Emirates flights to operate from Dubai International airport T3 Emirates is planning to...

What Middle East Consumers Expect From Brands During COVID-19

For the past three months, the COVID-19 outbreak has radically changed people’s daily lives and preferences around the world. Across the globe, people are...
Help Customers and Partners Weather COVID-19

HPEFS Offers $2 Billion To Help Customers and Partners Weather COVID-19

HPEFS initiatives help businesses reduce cash outlays, generate cash from assets, and align payments to deployment schedules Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced today that HPE Financial...

Virtual Classes to Support “Stay at Home” Efforts in the UAE

Estate Management company Provis has brought its sporting and lifestyle experience to the UAE community virtually in support of government directives urging people to...

OPEC, non-OPEC Reach Oil Cuts Deal Amid COVID-19

An emergency video conference between OPEC and non-OPEC ministerial partners, chaired by Saudi Arabia, ended on Sunday with a continued commitment of the participating...

Customs Transactions in Dubai Skyrocket 60% to 4m in Q1, 2020

Against all odds and despite the many challenges and hurdles facing the world market due to the outbreak of Covid-19, customs transactions in Dubai...

Al Ansari Exchange Pledges 5 Million Dirhams to Support Fight Against...

Al Ansari Exchange, the UAE-based foreign exchange and worldwide money transfer company, today announced AED 5 million contribution to the relevant authorities, as part...
Tourism Authority of Thailand Brings Thailand to The World… Virtually

Tourism Authority of Thailand Brings Thailand to The World… Virtually

An inspiring video series enables viewers to experience Amazing Thailand at home through cookery classes, wellness workshops and more   As part of its campaign to...

Regional Equity Markets To Remain Under Pressure

Global equity markets performed positively during the week as investors were encouraged by the progress and continued support from the Central Banks. Investors preferred...

UAE Ministry of Economy Announces Reduction in Fees for 94 of...

Al Mansoori: Move represents important step to reduce the cost of business and support the economy during the current stage Reduction rates in...
Bitcoin Trading

Interest in Bitcoin Halving Grows By 669%

The upcoming Bitcoin halving event continues to attract massive global interest based on queries logged on the search engine Google. Data compiled by Finbold.com...

NYU’s Arabic Collections Online Usage Jumps 700% in March

As remote learning and self-quarantine have become the order of the day, the number of monthly users of NYU Libraries’ Arabic Collections Online, ACO,...