Khalifa Fund’s Franchise Initiative Continues To Support UAE SMEs Expand Locally And Internationally (24 August 2020)
Khalifa Fund originally partnered with FranCorp in 2013 and later launched the Franchise Initiative to support the expansion process of UAE enterprises that showed potential in the ability to grow locally, regionally and internationally.
Ruler Of Ras Al Khaimah Orders Certain Commercial Activities To Be Exempt From Renewal Fees To Help With COVID-19 Situation (24 August 2020)
The new directives add to a series of measures undertaken by H.H. Sheikh Saud to ensure business continuity in vital economic sectors and ease the burden brought about by the novel Coronavirus situation.
Ajman Tourism Hosts A Live Parrot Show At Al Zorah Natural Reserve (22 August 2020)
Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) hosted a live parrot show at Al Zorah Natural Reserve in collaboration with the UAE Parrots Group to raise awareness for this hobby which is gaining an increasing interest among Emirati youth and contributes to attracting more visitors to Ajman.
Aurora50 Announces Far-Reaching Agreements With ADGM, ADX, DIFC, DFM And Nasdaq Dubai To Drive Board-Level Gender Balance (22 August 2020)
In a move with far-reaching effects, Aurora50 and five of UAE’s prominent financial centres and exchanges, have agreed to collaborate on enhancing female representation at the board-level.
Waha Capital To Invest In Leading Latin American Online Travel Company (22 August 2020)
Waha Capital and Despegar.com entered into a private placement through which Waha Capital will invest in series B preferred shares convertible into ordinary shares for an aggregate purchase price of AED 184 million (US$50 million).
AED885 million profits reported by listed investment, finance companies in Q2 (21 August 2020)
The investment and finance firms listed on local capital markets saw their profits jump to around AED885 million during Q2-2020 from as little as AED13 million only in the comparable period last year.
FAB distributes nearly AED4 million as part of COVID relief measures to over 6,000 SME merchants (21 August 2020)
First Abu Dhabi Bank is disbursing nearly AED 4 million in rebates to merchants as part of Abu Dhabi’s relief measures initiated by the effects of COVID-19.
Sharjah University to continue hybrid learning at its colleges (21 August 2020)
Professor Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, stated that the university will continue the remote learning system for its theoretical colleges using e-communication and virtual programmes.
ADIHEX’s 18th edition To Be Extended To Seven-Day International Fair (19 August 2020)
The Higher Organizing Committee of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) have announced that the 18th edition of the event will take place over seven days from 27th of September to 3rd of October 2021.
New Brands And Rewarding Experiences As City Centre Fujairah Launch Summer Campaign (19 August 2020)
As vacationers remain in the country, the seasonal promotion,running until 24 August, fulfils their shopping experience by offeringthe chance to win a diverse range ofmall gift cards.