Abu Dhabi: The UAE was ranked first in the Gulf and wider region on its telecom infrastructure, according to the UN e-government survey. It was ranked second in Asia in the same rankings. “The TRA (Telecom Regulatory Authority) has developed plans and strategies that contribute to strengthening the telecommunications sector infrastructure, out of its belief […]
Abu Dhabi: The Etisalat Group had net profits of Dh4.6 billion for the first-half of 2020, with the numbers showing immunity that swept other businesses in the country. The telecom giant pulled out a 3 per cent growth year-on-year. It had consolidated revenues of Dh25.6 billion, with consolidated EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and […]
Ebay sells classifieds business to Norway’s Adevinta in $9.2 bln deal OSLO: Ebay has agreed to sell its classified ads business to Norwegian group Adevinta in a cash share deal worth $9.2 billion, the companies said on Tuesday. Ebay will receive $2.5 billion in cash and 540 million shares of Adevinta, making it the largest […]
In conversation with Richard Briggs, Executive Partner at Hadef & Partners and Vice Chairman at EMAC Covid-19 has impacted all industries and every aspect of our lives. What is the extent of impact of the pandemic on international arbitration? International arbitration can proceed through the pandemic and much of international arbitration is now online. While […]
Dubai: The private education sector in Dubai contributes Dh18 billion to the emirate’s economy, according to a report by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). The report was placed at the Strategic Affairs Council meeting chaired by Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler and First Deputy Chairman of The Executive Council […]
Abu Dhabi schools have been given the green light to resume in-classroom learning for the start of the 2020/21 academic year.
Europe’s common currency gained to $1.1461 on Monday (July 20, 2020) the highest in four months. The euro has been gaining ground against the US currency from 1.06919 on March 22.Â
Abu Dhabi: The Etisalat Group had net profits of Dh4.6 billion for the first-half of 2020, with the numbers showing immunity that swept other businesses in the country. The telecom giant pulled out a 3 per cent growth year-on-year. It had consolidated revenues of Dh25.6 billion, with consolidated EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and […]
Adek asks schools to announce individual reopening models before July 31.
The maritime industry has been hit hard by the coronavirus crisis. A plunge in trade and output, a change in freight rates owing to demand shock for containerised goods, and restrictions imposed by governments around the world on repatriation and crew changes are just some of the ways that the pandemic is adding even more […]