The business sector in Sharjah is growing. That’s after the number of trade licenses in the emirate increased by 4% during the first half of 2015, as compared to the same period last year. According to national news agency WAM, the highest number has been recorded in March, with a 15 per cent rise from the same month in 2014. Commercial licenses are the most active ones in Sharjah, making up more than 50 per cent of the total number in the emirate.
Dubai officially joins Global Resilient Cities Network
Dubai has officially become a member of the Global Resilient Cities Network, becoming the first city in the GCC to enter the international platform dedicated to strengthening urban resilience and sustainable development.
GCC Summit stresses enhanced cooperation, joint action on regional issues
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders have wrapped up their 46th Summit in Bahrain with a pledge to deepen regional integration and strengthen joint action on emerging challenges.
UAE allocates $15 million to UNHCR for Sudan response
The UAE has pledged $15 million to the UN Refugee Agency to support humanitarian efforts in Sudan and neighbouring countries.
Over 3,100 traffic offences logged as Dubai targets reckless celebrations
Dubai Police have impounded 49 vehicles and 25 motorbikes and issued 3,153 traffic violations during the recent Eid Al Etihad celebrations.
H.H. Sheikh Mansour arrives in Bahrain for GCC Summit
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has arrived in Bahrain’s capital, Manama, to participate in the 46th Gulf Cooperation Council Summit.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
Does working from home kill productivity or can it benefit staff by giving them more flexibility and a better work/life balance?
Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?
Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!
