The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, announced on Tuesday that the list of applications of online stores in the country has reached 51. Today’s updated list is the second published by the TRA in a week and reflects the increasing appeal for the online services. The online stores on the list include large shopping centres and
The world’s biggest companies are set to lose up to US$1tn in brand value as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak, with the aviation sector being the most affected, according to the latest analysis by Brand Finance, the world’s leading independent brand valuation consultancy. Brand Finance has assessed the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak based
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced on Tuesday, 53 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 664. According to the Ministry, the identified cases were determined upon examining individuals who were in contact with previously confirmed cases, and did not adhere to social distancing rules. Others,
Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, participated today in the second virtual meeting with G20 ministers of finance and central bank governors, to discuss the next steps to develop and activate the G20 and global financial institutions’ action plan to contain the negative effects of coronavirus, COVID-19, and coordinate the necessary
Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), today announced that it is inviting applications from the UAE’s research entities to propose scientific or technology-driven projects in the fields of Human Health or Earth & Space Science to be conducted by astronauts on the International Space Station. The objective of the initiative is to provide research entities
Hope you’re staying safe and healthy. Today we’ve officially launched the new “Stay Home” sticker on Instagram in the UAE! The sticker is intended to help people show how they’re social distancing safely and encourage others to do the same. It’s also a great hub for curated tips and entertainment initiatives during self-quarantining. The sticker was launched
The Emirates Literature Foundation, the Middle East consultant for the Voices of Future Generations initiative under the patronage of UNESCO, has launched a series of online workshops for children aged 8-12 taking part in the global writing competition. The competition closes for submissions 25 April. In the Middle East for the first time with the
