By 2020 more transactions will be completed with digital payments than cash in the UAE. That’s according to the digital payments service company, Triple, which says that 75% of transactions in the UAE currently use cash, but that figure is set to plunge. It’s as demand is increasing for technology such as mobile wallets, electronic payments and global money transfers. Triple adds that consumers, including the ‘unbanked', are looking for more convenient ways to spend, send and receive money.
UAE Floating Hospital continues to treat Gaza residents
The UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish, Egypt, continues to support and care for Palestinian residents of Gaza. Surgical, therapeutic, and humanitarian aid is being given to patients affected by the conflict.
Sharjah Public Library allocated AED 2.5 million for new books
The Sharjah Public Library has been allocated AED 2.5 million to buy new children's titles from publishers at the 15th annual Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF 2024).
UAE President praises Armed Forces on 48th Unification Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a statement to the UAE Armed Forces expressing his thanks and appreciation as the nation celebrates the 48th anniversary of the unification of the UAE Armed Forces.
Dubai surgeons remove world’s largest adrenal tumour
Dubai Health has announced the successful removal of the world's largest adrenal tumour during a four-hour procedure at Dubai Hospital.
Stranded hiker rescued from Hatta mountains
A tourist who suffered severe exhaustion and high blood pressure while hiking in the Hatta mountains, has been airlifted to safety by Dubai Police.
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Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE.
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John Lyons of Espace Real Estate says there is a slight slowdown in the property market during summer. So we asked him, does this mean prices are negotiable during the summer months?
Lawyer Rebecca Kelly of Clyde & Co. explained why UAE judicial authorities are setting up new offices to deal with financial crime, including money laundering.
Airalo - an eSim company disrupting telco's roaming revenues, has raised $60 million in funding including investment from our own e&.
It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.
The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.
