Banking

Protocol

Abdullah bin Zayed receives White House Middle Eastern Affairs official

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has received

Big Story

Al Ain Zoo reopens tomorrow with safety in mind

With the Al Ain Zoo ready to reopen for visitors from tomorrow, the officials have announced that it will be open from
UN ‘actively assisting’ in aftermath of huge Beirut explosions

The United Nations has said that it is "actively assisting" in the response to the horrific explosions that ripped
Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak applauds graduates at 2020 virtual commencement ceremony

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the
Yas Island first destination in Abu Dhabi to be awarded coveted WTTC ‘Safe Travels’ stamp

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s leisure and entertainment hub, announced that it has been awarded the coveted WTTC ‘Safe
Dubai Customs launches Siyaj (Fence) Initiative to foster border security, facilitate trade

As part of their relentless efforts to protect the society and secure Dubai’s ports, Dubai Customs launched Siyaj (
NYUAD researchers develop new approach for detecting moons outside solar system

Over the past two decades, more than 3,500 exoplanets (planets that orbit stars outside the solar system) have been

Business

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches new service to Kabul and Dhaka

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the introduction of two new destinations -
Dubai Economy and Emirates NBD go live with the UAE KYC Blockchain Platform

Dubai Economy and Emirates NBD announced the go-live of the UAE KYC (Know-Your-Customer) Blockchain Platform, an
ADNOC rewards programme gives new offers to customers

ADNOC Distribution, the UAE’s leading fuel and convenience retailer has announced an exciting enhancement to its
Emirates NBD completes customer migration to 'Smart Pass'

Emirates NBD has completed successful migration of its customer base to the Smart Pass service to support safer digital
Startupbootcamp establishes headquarters at DIFC

Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South
Latest gold, forex rates in UAE

Gold rates for Thursday, August 29, 2019 Daily Morning 9:00 AM Afternoon 3:00 PM Evening 6:30 PM 24k* 186.00 22k*

Entertainment and Lifestyle

Akshay’s sister Rakshabandhan gift

Making the Rakshabandhan celebrations better today, cinema genius Aanand L Rai has announced his next directorial
Portia de Rossi breaks silence following Ellen Degeneres talk show controversy

Portia de Rossi has urged people to "stand by" her wife Ellen Degeneres amid the allegations surrounding her talk show.
Ajay for Luther remake?

Ajay Devgn is in talks with Disney+ Hotstar who acquired his film Bhuj: Pride of India to do a web show for them.
Heidi Klum has gained weight in lockdown

Heidi Klum can't fit in her "favourite jeans any more" after gaining weight in lockdown. The 47-year-old German
Bobby caught in a web battle

It was Netflix and Shah Rukh Khan’s team Red Chillies Entertainment who had announced their next project – The Class of
Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry's pet dog name revealed

Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry's pet dog is called Pula. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed the black Labrador
Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas name their daughter Willa

Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas have reportedly named their daughter Willa. The couple are believed to have welcomed their
Ayushmann beats Hrithik to China

China’s favourite Indian actor Aamir Khan along with Sara Ali Khan may now have gone missing from the home page of the

Sports

UAE continuing to impress world by hosting major sporting events: Khabib Nurmagomedov

Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov, UFC Champion, commended the 12th edition of UAE Warriors held on 31st July in the jiu-
Dubai Sports Council announce addition of FootVolley tournament to Beach Sports Week

Dubai Sports Council have announced the addition of the hugely popular beach sport, FootVolley, to their list of events
Mabkhout carries UAE’s renewed World Cup hopes: AFC

"Taking part in a World Cup is every player’s dream. All of us in the team dream of pulling on the Emirati jersey there
Dubai Sports Council bring in personal trainer Schillaci for final training session ahead of virtual Pocari Sweat 10K Run

With the PocariSweat 10K Run taking place this Friday, Dubai Sports Council have brought in renowned fitness trainer

News

Ahmed bin Mohammed postpones award ceremony of 11th MBR Creative Sports Award by a year

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE National Olympic Committee and Chairman of
Mohammed bin Rashid chairs first physical meeting of new UAE Cabinet

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, chaired the
Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed briefed on Abu Dhabi's Social Sector Strategy

H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive
UAE secures 35% of Japan's crude oil needs in June

Japan’s imports of crude oil from the UAE reached to 20.13 million barrels in June, according to data from Agency for

Law & Order

Sharjah EPAA arrests, fines Kalba poachers

Sharjah’s Environment and Protected Areas Authority, EPAA, recently arrested four people accused of taking protected
Federal Public Prosecution warns public against circulating information on drugs

The UAE Federal Public Prosecution has warned the public against publishing any information for the purposes of
Operation Fox Hunt 2: Dubai Police take down "Hushpuppi" , "Woodberry", ten international cybercriminals

The Dubai Police have recently arrested Raymond Igbalode Abbas, also known as "Hushpuppi" and Olalekan Jacob Ponle aka
Public Prosecution calls on public not to use, deal with display fireworks to ensure public safety, avoid legal accountability

The Public Prosecution has called upon the public to abide by the Law of the land and not to use fireworks in any way

News In Images

KUWTK: Kanye West wants to help Caitlyn Jenner integrate into the Kardashian family

Kanye West wants to help Caitlyn Jenner integrate into the Kardashian family again. Photo: Instagram The 'I Love It'
Amazing pictures from around the world

A visitor wearing a protective face mask following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), looks at cherry
Spotted: Daisy Shah, Vidya Balan, Gulshan Devaiah, Disha Patani, and more!

Daisy Shah spotted at her gym. R Madhavan, wife Sarita, Shilpa Shetty and husband Raj Kundra at Shamita Shetty's
Emirati astronaut in space: Hazzaa Al Mansoori

The UAE Astronaut Programme was launched in April 2017 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice

Offbeat

Man can't sleep as he keeps getting pizza deliveries

A man can't sleep as unwanted pizzas keep being delivered to him. Jean Van Landeghem has been receiving takeaway
Five-year-old boy hits hole in one

A five-year-old boy has hit a hole-in-one at a Florida golf course. William Kelly hit the remarkable shot on the 13th
Dog digs up truffle worth $1000

A dog in Australia has dug up a two-pound truffle worth $1000. The animal was sniffing around the Tasmanian Truffles
Library book returned 39 years late

A library book has been returned 39 years late. The book was recently put back in the Dutch library after being checked

Headlines

Death toll from Beirut blast reaches 100, expected to rise: Lebanese Red Cross

The death toll from a massive explosion that rocked Beirut on Tuesday has reached 100 and more victims are under the
UAE extends scope of accredited laboratories for COVID-19 tests globally

The United Arab Emirates welcomes the return of all residents who are currently residing abroad, while adhering to the
Only 0.3% COVID-19 cases in Abu Dhabi City

The Abu Dhabi Emergency Crisis and Disasters Committee for COVID-19 Pandemic, in collaboration with the Department of
Public beaches now open in Sharjah

The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Team in Sharjah has announced the reopening of all public beaches
SEHA announces walk-in registration for COVID-19 screening and testing facility volunteers

The Department of Health Abu Dhabi in collaboration with G42 Healthcare and Abu Dhabi Health Services (SEHA) have
Sharjah Art Foundation announces winners of Short Film Production Grant

Sharjah Art Foundation Tuesday announced the winners of the Short Film Production Grant, a component of the
It is the duty of every citizen and resident to observe physical distancing: UAE Government

Dr. Abdul Rahman bin Mohammad bin Nasser Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention praised the important role and the
Khalid bin Mohamed bin Zayed launches Baniyas North

In line with the development vision of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and under the

International

Travellers to Singapore to wear monitoring device during home quarantine

Singapore will make some incoming travellers wear an electronic monitoring device to ensure that they comply with
Indian media highlights Barakah start-up

India’s media outlets this morning extensively reported the commissioning of the UAE’s first nuclear power reactor, the
Saudi King admitted to hospital

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of Saudi Arabia, has been admitted to
US formally announces its withdrawal from WHO

The United States announced on Tuesday its withdrawal from the World Health Organisation, WHO, after receiving
China launches satellite for space environment study

China successfully sent a satellite for space environment study and related technology experiments into the planned
New Zealand to host virtual APEC 2021 summit

New Zealand will use virtual digital platforms to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, APEC, summit next year,
Indians not to travel for Haj this year

Muslims from India will not go to the Holy Land to perform Haj this year, the Minister for Minority Affairs, Mukhtar
New Zealand extends ban on cruise ship arrivals

New Zealand said on Monday it was extending a ban on cruise ships arriving in the country as it looks to safeguard

Banking

Flash News

Protocol

Big Story

Your Feedback

Are you satisfied with your browsing experience?

Most Shared

International

In Case You Missed It