Panama's government has announced they will create a committee of experts to recommend ways to boost financial transparency. This comes after the leak of the "Panama Papers," 11.5 million documents that reveal how the law firm Mossack Fonseca helped some clients evade taxes and avoid sanctions. Panama president, Juan Carlos Varela said the report will be shared with other countries so the nations can move together towards further transparency.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan praises progress of Dubai Cashless Strategy
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has praised the progress of the Dubai Cashless Strategy, with cashless transactions now accounting for 90.1 per cent of all transactions in the Emirate.
UAE to participate in annual IMF, World Bank meetings in Bangkok
A UAE delegation is set to participate in the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG), taking place in Thailand's Bangkok from October 12-18.
Beauty World Dubai draws 62,000 visitors despite tough year for events
Beauty World Dubai has wrapped up its 30th edition at the Dubai World Trade Centre, drawing more than 62,000 visitors from over 170 countries
Nakheel awards contract to upgrade western shoreline at Dubai Islands
Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded Mar Marine & Building Contracting LLC a contract for marine and beach works on Island B at Dubai Islands.
NMA and TikTok train young Arab media leaders in digital storytelling
The National Media Authority (NMA) has teamed up with TikTok to run a training session for young media professionals from across the Arab world.
Etihad Airways announced on Saturday more flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh have been cancelled until October 12 due to an "operational disruption" at Riyadh airport.
The UAE National Guard has announced on Saturday its coast guards rescued 22 crew members who were aboard an oil tanker that caught fire in the Arabian Gulf waters.
UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi said investigations into flydubai flight FZ1073 revealed the co-pilot began a "premeditated terrorist plot" to seize control of the aircraft and use it to launch a "suicide attack" targeting Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv.
