SHARJAH/ GULF TIME Sharjah has officially become home to an exciting new entertainment destination as Fly High Balloon Operations LLC. launched its inaugural Big Balloon Ride at the picturesque Al Majaz Waterfront. Offering a unique and thrilling experience, the Big Balloon Ride promises to elevate the city’s entertainment scene to new heights. The Big Balloon Ride stands as the centrepiece ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Initiative will allocate AED20 billion (US$5.45 billion) over 10 years in support of institutions and projects working to deliver aid, address inequality, and advance sustainable development solutions, the International Humanitarian and Philanthropy Council said today. The Council, chaired by H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The aggregate capital and reserves of banks operating in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reached AED500 billion at the end of January 2024, according to the latest statistics from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). This represents an annual increase of AED58.2 billion, or 13.3%, from AED438.6 billion in January 2023. On a monthly basis, ...