Child killed by waste grinder in Saudi
An eight-year-old Saudi boy died after he was caught inside a waste grinder near a restaurant complex in the Gulf kingdom. The boy was playing near the grinder when he lost his balance and fell […]
Month: October 2016
Wife, lover kill husband in Dubai
By staff A man used a rick to kill his closest friend with the help of the victim’s wife before he took the body to an isolated area in Dubai and set it on fire. […]
IRB awards to celebrate the success story of Islamic Retail Banking
With an aim to celebrate the achievements and to recognize the contribution of individuals and institutions in the Islamic retail banking and finance industry, Cambridge IF Analytica is organizing and hosting the Islamic Retail Banking […]
Shaikhani Group appoints new COO as part of its robust 2025 vision
Dubai-based Shaikhani Group has named Alan James Gammon as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), a move that intensifies its commitment to execute Dh3.5 billion worth of projects on its pipeline as planned. Following the […]
‘Ameera Fund’ to support cancer patients
• Initiative aims to memorialise the great humanitarian efforts made by the late Ameera BinKaram • Charitable concern will provide treatment for cancer patients worldwide • Fund open to all those who wish to make […]
Middle East M&A gains momentum going into the end of the year
Year-to-date total of 55 deals valued at $26.6 billion Biggest regional deal was National Bank of Abu Dhabi acquisition of First Gulf Bank Financial Services, Transport and Consumer were leading sectors Middle East M&A activity […]
Intelligent food logistics could save 5 per cent of UAE’s food wastage
Dubai, UAE: A new breed of intelligent logistics solutions could save five per cent of the UAE’s multi-billion billion food wastage, according to industry experts. As food wastage becomes a key global public and social […]
The finale of the SICFF is one to remember
The fourth edition of the Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival (SICFF) came to a close after 6 days of wonderful cinematic performances and insightful film discussions and workshops that enthralled audiences from the UAE, the […]
‘Only way is up” says Rayhan after nerveless RAK 2016 golf challenge debut
Teenage sensation Rahyan Thomas is eyeing further top-level opportunities in professional golf tournaments at home and abroad following a nerveless European Challenge Tour debut in the inaugural Ras Al Khaimah 2016 Golf Challenge. Despite being […]
64 matches will determine the first 3×3 Basketball Tournament
The first edition of the 3×3 Arab Women Basketball Tournament commences today (Sunday) at Sharjah Ladies Club’s (SLC), with an inaugural match between the Emirati Sharqiya Women Team and Bahrain’s Ministry of Youth and Sports […]