The founder of the news website Huffington Post is to step down. Arianna Huffington says she is leaving the New York based company to work on other projects. The news aggregator and blog was set up in 2005, and has become one of the biggest digital-only media outlets in the world. Huffington is leaving to work on her new project Thrive Global, described as a corporate and consumer wellbeing productivity site.
UAE President appoints new Federal Tax Authority chief
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree appointing Abdulaziz Mohammed Faraj Al Mulla as Director General of the Federal Tax Authority, with the rank of Ministry Undersecretary.
Uber expands into 7 new European markets in food-delivery push, FT reports
Uber plans to roll out its delivery business into seven new European countries this year, as tech groups ramp up their efforts in the multibillion-euro food-delivery market, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
UAE strengthens market oversight to ensure price stability for Ramadan
UAE authorities have stepped up market monitoring and supply chain coordination ahead of Ramadan to ensure adequate supplies of essential goods and stable prices.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed appoints new PCFC Chairman
In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued a decree appointing Abdulla bin Damithan as Chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC).
DP World announces new leadership appointments
DP World has announced new leadership appointments, naming Essa Kazim as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Yuvraj Narayan as Group Chief Executive Officer.
The UAE Presidential Court has confirmed that Wednesday, February 18, will be the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.
Most paid parking zones in Dubai will operate on a two-shift system from Monday to Saturday during Ramadan.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed Al Rowaiyah Street, a 3.5‑kilometre link connecting Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road with Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, near Dubai Silicon Oasis and Nadd Hessa.
