Home delivery for medicines, free iftar meals

ABU DHABI 20 April 2020: The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), medical centre in Sharjah has begun the “Your Medicine to Your Home” initiative, which will benefit 800 people with chronic diseases, including 350 elderly people. […]

Five fatwas on Ramadan what-to-do during pandemic

ABU DHABI 20 April 2020: The Emirates Fatwa Council held a remote meeting on Sunday to discuss latest updates related to coronavirus, Covid-19, from Fiqh, or Islamic jurisprudence perspectives. Council members opened their meeting with […]

Ramadan likely to start from April 24: FAHR

DUBAI 20 April 2020: The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), on Sunday announced a five-hour work day for civil servants during Ramadan, which is expected to start on April 24th. In a circular, […]

Green turtle from Kalba tracked for 500 km

SHARJAH 20 April 2020: A green turtle from the Al Qurm Protected Area south of Kalba, on the UAE’s East Coast, has been tracked by satellite for over 500 kilometres, Sharjah’s Environment and Protected Areas […]

DSO incentives, exemptions for businesses, residents

DUBAI 20 April 2020: Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), announced on Sunday exemptions, incentives and flexible payment plans for companies, commercial tenants, and residents occupying buildings owned by the authority. The initiative is to support […]

Abu Dhabi issues US$7 billion in multi-tranche bonds

ABU DHABI 20 April 2020: The Emirate of Abu Dhabi on 8th April 2020 priced a US$7 billion multi-tranche international bond offering, which attracted strong interest from international investors. The transaction comprised of three tranches: […]