Miscellaneous

Eid Al Fitr holiday in UAE: Week-long break for public sector

Regular working hours will resume on Monday, April 15

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years behind bars, $11 billion forfeiture

The imposed sentence of 25 years is considerably shorter than the 40 to 50 years sought by the prosecutors

$13.32 million initiative restores 56 heritage buildings in Jeddah historic district

The project primarily targets showcasing the rich heritage of the Historic Jeddah District

Decline of 46 percent in Egypt’s population growth rate from 2017 to 2023: Report

In 2023, the population growth rate in Egypt declined by 1.4 percent, the lowest in the last 50 years

More than 1,200 brands ready for franchising in Saudi Arabia: Report

The Kingdom’s franchising market offers over 10,000 business opportunities

Saudi Arabia to lead U.N. forum for women’s rights

The Kingdom's Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasel becomes first permanent representative to chair committee since 1946

New UAE rule to register insured Emirati employees within 30 days of hiring

Penalty for non-compliance: AED200 per day of delay, multiplied by number of insured employees

UAE pension disbursements for March soar to $208.7 million

Over 47,000 beneficiaries anticipate today's distribution of payments

GCC, EU discuss Schengen visa exemption for citizens

Major step in developing strategic partnership, bolstering economic cooperation

DWTC achieves remarkable growth in 2023, welcomes 2.47 million visitors

Unprecedented growth cements Dubai's position as a global hub for business and trade

Intersec launches new global platform for excellence in policing

The Intersec Police Summit will be featured in the lineup of exhibitions in 2025

Saudi ministries boost job opportunities with 35 percent localization in dental professions

The new resolution will apply to private sector establishments that employ three or more workers in dental professions

Dubai’s assets in endowment sector reach $2.8 billion in 2023

This represents an 18 percent increase in endowment assets compared to the previous year

Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya to host Esports World Cup in Gaming & Esports District

The inaugural Esports World Cup is set to take place later this year in Riyadh

UAE ranks 5th globally in IPU’s ‘Women in Parliament 2023’ report

Global efforts and quotas propel gender representation in parliaments

UAE introduces ‘Work Bundle’: Now get work visa in five days

The new initiative reduces the number of procedures from 8 services to a unified platform

Qiddiya: New details revealed about Saudi Arabia’s F1 track

The new track will feature a 108-meter elevation difference across its 21 corners

Intersec 2025: Mapping the future in safety, security, and fire protection

Record-breaking exhibitor and visitor numbers set the stage for growth

Mothers’ Endowment campaign: $272 million education fund launched ahead of Ramadan

The campaign's primary objective is to honor mothers by enabling individuals to make donations in their mothers' names

Ramadan 2024 working hours announced for public sector in the UAE

Flexible work schedules possible during Ramadan for ministries and federal authorities

GETEX 2024 in Dubai to highlight AI, sustainability, leadership

UAE's premier exhibition to emphasize technological advancements in education