Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has offered to pay as much as $5.5bn (£4.14bn) to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits in the US alleging that…
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Chinese chipmaker shares surge 470% in blockbuster stock market debut
Shares in China’s biggest memory chip maker have surged by more than 470% as they made their debut on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s tech-heavy Star…
Dubai offers residents Dh3,000+ in travel perks for bringing family, friends to visit
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has launched A Dubai Invite, a new city ambassador programme that rewards UAE residents and citizens who…
UAE’s social media ban with a VPN? Officials say no
The UAE’s new social media ban for children under 15 will make it much harder for kids to create underage accounts. Simply entering a false date of…
Dubai SME, noon Food waive fees to help F&B startups grow online
Emirati-owned food businesses in Dubai will get a cost break and easier access to online customers after Dubai SME signed a new partnership with noon’s food…
Distance learning to continue for some UAE schools on Monday
As UAE schools prepare for the gradual return to in-person learning from Monday, April 20, some schools have informed parents they will not be reopening…
Saudi Arabia Leads Gulf Growth at 3.1%
The International Monetary Fund cut its 2026 growth forecasts for Gulf economies, citing uneven exposure to energy markets and trade disruptions, as well as differing…
Qatar Education Excellence Award
Qatar Education Excellence Award: 20 Years of Outstanding contributions to society and education. The State of Qatar believes that investing in human capital through education…
Women empowerment is not social luxury; it is economic necessity
Aisha Alfardan, Women empowerment is not a social luxury rather it is an economic necessity, according to Aisha Hussein Alfardan, vice chairwoman of Qatari Businesswomen…
Emirates reveals most-booked cities
Want a cheaper Emirates flight ticket? The Dubai carrier says travellers who plan months in advance are most likely to secure better value. The airline, fresh from…