SHARJAH / WAM Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Government Relations (DGR) in Sharjah, and Simon Penney, UK Trade Commissioner for the Middle East and Consul-General in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, have discussed ways to expand trade, investment, and cultural cooperation between Sharjah and Edinburgh, capital of Scotland in the UK. Al Qasimi emphasised that Edinburgh, ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The moon-sighting committee has invited all Muslims in the UAE to sight the crescent of the month of Shawwal on Tuesday evening, 29th Ramadan, 1442 H, which corresponds to May 11. The committee requested anyone who sees the crescent to contact the number 026921166 to be directed to the nearest court to record the testimony.

ABU DHABI / Emirates Business The National Takaful Company (Watania) on Monday announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, reporting a net profit of AED 3.9 million which is an increase of 74% compared to the same quarter last year. “Despite the challenges faced by the insurance industry, the National Takaful Company (Watania) delivered a strong financial performance ...