Sharjah A select group of students from different schools enjoyed a unique opportunity at the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF), as they pitched original ideas to their peers and a successful entrepreneur and mentor as part of a workshop to groom future founders and changemakers of the UAE. Joud Charafeddine, who conducted the 30-min high intensity workshop using real-life examples and activities to engage participants and encourage them to come up with their own ideas for new business, said: “It was one of the most amazing experiences I have had in recent times. The sheer potential I saw here was…
Author: Naeem Akhter
The Minor League Cricket (MiLC) announced that Sunoco will be the title sponsor for the third season of the most extensive nationwide T20 championship in American cricket. Furthermore, Laxmi – one of America’s leading South Asian food brands – joins the 2023 Minor League Cricket Championship as Official Partner. The Sunoco Minor League Cricket Championship will return this summer, with approximately 150 matches set to take place in August and September. The domestic player draft will take place in May, part of the selection process that will see more than 400 US-based players participate in the tournament featuring 26 teams.…
Dubai The T Ten Global Sports, organizer of the Abu Dhabi T10 and US-based SAMP Army Cricket Franchise announced the inaugural season of the US Masters T10 league in the United States in Dallas, Texas. The thrilling 10-over format matches will have legendary cricketers who have retired from the international format but also as well as young stars who will begin their careers in the sport. Ritesh Patel, the owner of SAMP Army Cricket Franchise – one of the main organisers of the American edition & League partner – said, “Excited to bring this fast explosive cricket format to the…
RTA opened 2 smart customer service centres in Dubai Dubai Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has inaugurated two ‘smart’ customer happiness centres that provide automated services without human intervention. The two centres in Al Manara and Al Kifaf deliver customer services using smart devices. These centres will offer services like vehicle and driver licensing and parking. The Kifaf centre will offer services 24/7. “The conversion of the customer happiness centres in Al Manara and Al Kifaf into smart ones is part of the RTA’s plan to evolve these centres into fully smart and hybrid centres,” said Mattar Al Tayer,…
Apply one leave enjoy 9 day holiday in Eid Al Adha Dubai UAE residents will have the longest break of the year next month for Eid Al Adha, spanning over six days. On the occasion of Eid Al Adha, which will be the second long break of the year after Eid Al Fitr in April, the government has announced a four-day holiday. This includes one day of Arafah followed by three days of Eid. Based on astronomical calculations, the public and private sectors in the UAE will enjoy holidays from 9th to 12th of Zul Hijjah, the last month of…
Dubai The UAE’s flagship airlines Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways have signed a first-of-its-kind partnership agreement that will provide travellers with more convenient itinerary options when visiting the country. This summer, customers of each airline will be able to purchase a single ticket to fly into either Dubai or Abu Dhabi — with a seamless return via the other airport. It will allow them to enjoy the flexibility of one-stop ticketing for their full journey, plus easier baggage check-in. Essentially, the ‘open jaw’ arrangement will allow visitors to cover as much ground as possible when exploring Abu Dhabi, Dubai or…
Dubai Dubai’s well-loved festival park Global Village closed its gates last weekend, which means two things: Summer is almost here, and more go-to attractions are about to shut their doors. The good news is that residents can still enjoy some popular winter spots that will stay open for a few more days, even weeks. Here’s a guide to three must-visit attractions that are closing soon: Miracle Garden The emirate’s Miracle Garden — which blooms with over 150 million flowers — earlier announced that it is extending its operations for an additional month this season. It will continue welcoming visitors until…
Dubai Celebrations were held at the Labor Campus on the occasion of Labor Day in the UAE on 1st May. An event was organized by National Bank of Pakistan UAE at MBM Camp in Sonapur, with the support of Al-Fardan Exchange Sonapur Branch Dubai. The team of National Bank of Pakistan UAE informed the workers about legal way for sending remittance. In the event gifts also distributed among the workers. A similar event was also held in the labor camp of Pakistani worker base labor camp (Darwish Engineering Emirates LLC) in Ajman. The event also organized by National Bank of…
Dubai Global Chess League (GCL), a joint venture between FIDE and Tech Mahindra, announced Dubai as the venue for the inaugural edition in a press conference in the presence of key dignitaries. The world’s largest and first franchise-based chess league will be held in Dubai in association with Dubai Sports Council, the league’s Host Partner. Talking about hosting the inaugural edition of Global Chess League, Saeed Hareb, Secretary General, Dubai Sports Council, said, “Hosting the Global Chess League is a momentous occasion for us. FIDE and Tech Mahindra’s vision for the league will truly bring the sport of chess to…
Abu Dhabi The UAE’s Ministry of Finance announced relief for small and micro businesses, startups and freelancers under the corporate tax, which will come into effect from June 1, 2023. The Ministerial Decision No. 73 of 2023 specifies that businesses and individuals with revenues of Dh3 million or less can benefit from Small Business Relief initiative as it is intended to support start-ups and other small businesses by reducing their corporate tax burden and compliance costs. The UAE government last year announced that it would levy a nine per cent tax on the profits of companies exceeding Dh375,000. The Ministry…