Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cabinet on Sunday approved a National Policy on Elderly, with the aim of paying greater attention to elderly Emiratis and benefit from retirees’ experience in the marketplace.
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GITEX showcases latest trends in Artificial Intelligence technology
The 38th edition of GITEX Technology Week has wrapped up in Dubai. The five-day event hosted around 4,500 exhibitors from more than 100 different countries. An estimated 100,000 visitors attended the …
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Dubai Health Authority unveils virtual health app for GP consultations
The DHA Dubai Future Accelerator team is working with the app creator to see how this technology can be widely implemented in Dubai, and they are working on an Arabic version of the app. Mohammed Al R…
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Metito to showcase pioneering water tech at Dubai show
Metito, a global provider of intelligent water management solutions, is set to display real-time demonstrations of water technologies, at this year’s Dubai Solar Show which opens next week. The show i…
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UAE to offer health insurance, benefits to senior citizens
The UAE Cabinet has approved a new national policy designed to support senior citizens. The plans include a health insurance scheme and centres to provide elderly Emiratis with modern skills …
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Banking with determination
In the US, Bank of America provides loans to people with disabilities to facilitate easy purchases of accessible vehicles. In the UAE, research conducted by Emirates NBD points out that apart from …
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New visa changes take effect today in UAE
Dubai: The major visa policy changes that are taking into effect starting today will not just benefit expatriates, but boost the local economy as well, sources have said. Starting today, October …
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Overseas votes from UAE count in US midterm elections
Dr Steven Anderson, chairman of the Republicans Overseas-United Arab Emirates branch, told Gulf News that if “Republicans fail to maintain their majority then entire legislative plan of the …
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Winter is coming in the UAE. But when?
“Geographically, winter in the UAE starts on December 23 every year … at the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), told Gulf News. Al Abri said by the end of October, the mercury will drop …
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UAE backs Saudi king statement on Khashoggi death
The United Arab Emirates on Saturday voiced its support for Saudi Arabia’s statement about the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to the official news agency WAM. In a statement …
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UAE commends Saudi King’s directives on the Jamal Khashoggi case
The United Arab Emirates on Saturday backed Saudi Arabia’s statement about the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the official news agency WAM said. The UAE “commends directives and …
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UAE, Egypt, Bahrain support Saudi king in Khashoggi case
The UAE “commends directives and decisions of Saudi King Salman on the issue of Kashoggi,” the Emirates News Agency (WAM) said on Twitter. Saudi Arabia has said that Khashoggi, a prominent journalist, …
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Rain in Dubai, unstable weather to continue in UAE
We hardly get to enjoy such a weather. With news coming of rains hitting the Northern Emirates, we hope we get some showers here in Dubai as well.” Saima, who stays in UAQ, said she keeps a track of t…
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UAE backs Riyadh on missing journalist
UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs … investigation is an alleged audio tape whose existence has been reported by pro-government media. ABC News on Thursday quoted an unnamed Turkish official …
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UAE Press: Dubai Expo will open up limitless opportunities
Microsoft More From Emirates News Agency UAE bans live birds from Bulgaria UAE Cabinet adopts new resolution Google launches free digital skills-building programme in Arabic Visit site
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UAE set to introduce digital tax stamp scheme for tobacco products in 2019
He also stressed that tobacco companies must comply with the new scheme to avoid penalties and being banned from practicing their business. Read: UAE President issues federal excise tax law for …
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Dubai DED issues 13,825 new licences in first 9 months of 2018
Dubai: The Business Registration and Licensing (BRL) sector of the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai, issued 13,825 new licences in the first nine months of 2018 Among the new …
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