The company that owns Snapchat could value the company at a minimum of Dhs91 billion (USD25 billion). If true, the sale share would be the largest on a US stock exchange since 2014. Snap Inc is working on the stock-market listing, and said it won’t comment on the financial status. The picture and video sharing app has 150 million users, and is only four years old.
UAE-Russia services and investment agreement takes effect
An agreement aimed at boosting trade in services and investment between the UAE and Russia has officially come into force.
UAE backs closer tourism cooperation at BRICS meeting
The UAE has backed plans to strengthen tourism cooperation between BRICS countries at a ministerial meeting in Jaipur, India.
Abu Dhabi DoE expands tech partnerships during US visit
A delegation from Department of Energy - Abu Dhabi (DoE) has concluded an official visit to the United States aimed at expanding partnerships in energy and water innovation, regulation and advanced technology.
US, Canada fail to reach a tariff deal, deepen trade war
The United States and Canada have failed to reach a trade deal late on Friday, and the US said it would impose 50 per cent tariffs on some imports from Canada, an escalation of tensions between the two long-time allies.
Hudayriyat Island tops Abu Dhabi property sales
Hudayriyat Island has topped Abu Dhabi’s real estate market in sales value for a second consecutive quarter.
More than 100,000 people have taken part in the second edition of Dubai Mallathon, collectively recording over 220 million steps since the community fitness initiative began in June.
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued an alert of potential light to heavy rainfall in some parts of the UAE starting from Saturday afternoon.
Abu Dhabi City Municipality has announced the reopening of its parks, beaches, and recreational facilities early on Saturday.
