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The fees for remitting money for expatriates from the UAE will rise by 15 percent, it was announced on Monday. The Foreign Exchange and Remittance Group (FERG), representing the exchange houses in the UAE, said they received approval from the authorities to increase the fee by 15 per cent, which equates to Dh2.5. The body said the fee hike will take place for remittance services provided through physical branches of the exchange houses. However, remittances offered via mobile apps will most likely remain unchanged or even reduced to maintain digital competitiveness. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow…
Emaar, The Economic City partners with hopOn to launch new ‘Mobility Solutions’ for smart transportation The partnership with hopOn was announced during KAEC’s participation at PIF Private Sector Forum 11 February 2024- Emaar, The Economic City, the master-developer of King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), has entered into a strategic partnership with hopOn, a fast-growing smart city solutions provider for public and shared transportation. This partnership marks a significant step towards enhancing sustainable mobility solutions – including providing smart transport and smart parking – with a focus on sustainability and carbon neutrality in line with Saudi Vision 2030, within the KAEC…
If you’re not watching the 2024 Super Bowl this Sunday, then what are you doing? The big game may be like a national holiday for some people, but not everyone is into sports and it’s just another Sunday for them. But just because traditional TV channels will be all over the Super Bowl, it doesn’t mean that you have to be. As an Amazon Prime Video subscriber, you can make your own programming plans instead of settling for a three- to four-hour football game. While there are a lot of great films on Prime Video, our picks for the three…
Approximately 40 per cent of jobs globally will be disrupted because of AI (artificial intelligence) over the next few years, but the UAE is prepared to take on the challenge. That is according to the chief of International Monetary Fund (IMF), who was speaking at the World Governments Summit (WGS) 2024 on Sunday. “Roughly 40 per cent of jobs over the next few years will be exposed to artificial intelligence,” said Kristalina Georgieva. “This is like a tsunami hitting the labour market. Some jobs will disappear altogether, jobs we don’t know exist will come and some jobs will be diminished.”…
Bain & Company report reveals that now is the time for MENA organizations to pick up the pace and turn corporate sustainability commitments into action. Launching at the World Government Summit: ‘Four Steps to Lead in Sustainability’ – A Report Urging MENA Organizations to Transform Promises into Action and Accelerate Sustainability Efforts” DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – February 12, 2024 – Bain & Company, a global consultancy, continues its collaboration with the World Government Summit as a knowledge partner sharing thought leadership with government officials from around the world. Bain & Company surveyed 100 organizational leaders across 11 countries and…
When it comes to the Super Bowl, TV and movie studios don’t have to worry about making innovative commercials. Fans just want to see some great trailers for upcoming shows and films. This year’s Super Bowl was a little light in that department as a handful of major studios didn’t bother to buy ad time. But the studios who reserved spots for the Big Game came away with some of the buzziest moments of the night. To recap this year’s best Super Bowl movie and TV trailers, we’re counting down from five to name our pick for the top entry.…
It’s raining white in the UAE as residents wake up to intense hailstorms in some parts of the country. On Monday morning, UAE residents were greeted by thunderstorms and lightning as heavy rains continued throughout the night. A significant decrease in temperatures is expected across the country. Photos on social media and videos posted by the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) show hail pelting in Al Ain, Al Wothba region, Bani Yas in Abu Dhabi and other parts of the country. Steerts in Dar Al Zain are covered in hail, some as large as golf balls. Videos posted on…
UAE Banks Federation organises awareness seminar on corporate tax Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 10 February 2024: UAE Banks Federation, the solerepresentative and unified voice of UAE banks, organised an awareness seminar on corporate tax in the UAE as part of its efforts to continuously promote the exchange of views and experiences in order to develop the banking sector and strengthen the UAE’s position as a leading financial and banking centre. The awareness seminar was attended by the CEOs of member banks, a number of officials and experts working in the banking and financial sector, where important matters of the…
Well, it had to happen: the 2024 Super Bowl is over. What else is there to do? Review the replays of the game and hear the sports commentary again and again? Watch all those annoying commercials one more time? Read a book? How about watching some great TV shows? As the world’s most popular streamer, Netflix offers a plethora of shows that will satisfy almost any viewer. But out of all those shows, which ones should you watch? Digital Trends has selected five great Netflix shows to watch after the Super Bowl. The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)…
Traffic flowed smoothly on most roads in Dubai and Sharjah despite heavy rainfall affecting the country in the early hours of Monday, owing to pre-emptive measures implemented by federal and local governments in the UAE. Traffic was scant on the roads on the first day of the week as many residents have been allowed to work from home. The Ittihad Road and Mohamed bin Zayed Road saw cars moving steadily and slowly amidst heavy rains. The electric signboards on the roads were also guiding motorists. The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai suggested motorists using Dubai International Airport Road use…