ABU DHABI/ WAM Al Hosn Festival, Abu Dhabi’s annual celebration of cultural heritage, is returning from 19th to 28th January, 2024, to the historic Al Hosn site. Organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the platform offers visitors a diverse programme bringing together heritage, arts and creativity. It features artisan demonstrations, live music, ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM As part of the continued enhancing and strengthening of bilateral relations between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Uzbekistan and achieving the common interests of the two peoples, the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) regarding mutual exemption from entry visas for holders of Special and Mission passport, as well as ordinary passport. ...

SHARJAH/WAM The Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) registered robust growth, achieving a 31 percent surge in net profits to AED 841.5 million in 2023, compared to AED 650.9 million in 2022. Operating profits also witnessed a 23 percent rise, reaching AED 2 billion for 2023, up from AED 1.6 billion in the previous year. The net income resulting from financing and ...