Facebook has almost tripled its profits in the third quarter of 2016. The social media goliath announced that it has enjoyed a 59% year-over-year increase in advertising revenue. Their net income for the three months ending on September 30 rose to AED 10.2 billion from AED 3.2 billion a year earlier.
Former Binance chief guilty of money laundering
Changpeng Zhao, the former chief executive of Binance has been sentenced to four months in prison after pleading guilty to violating US laws against money laundering at the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
Emirates attracts pilots with higher salaries, new perks
Emirates Airline has announced significant changes to its pilot recruitment strategy, which includes higher salaries, new roles and a radical change to eligibility.
Spinneys increases IPO retail offering due to high demand
Supermarket chain Spinneys has announced its decision to increase the number of shares allocated to the UAE Retail Offering of its IPO due to high demand.
IMF $1.1 billion tranche to help Pakistan's economic stability, says PM Sharif
The disbursement of $1.1 billion by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will help Pakistan achieve greater economic stability, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Tuesday, amid discussions for a new loan programme.
UAE, Ukraine conclude terms of trade pact
The UAE and Ukraine have concluded the terms of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has mourned the death of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region.
Heavy rain affected operations at Dubai International (DXB) on Thursday morning, leading to the diversion of five inbound flights to nearby airports.
A orange weather alert has been issued in the UAE, as heavy rain, thunder and lightning struck several parts of the country during the early hours of Thursday.
