Dubai: Lootah Real Estate Development (Lootah) – one of the region’s most prominent real estate developers – said there has been an increasing number of Dubai residents shifting from renters to …
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Trina Solar to add 10GW in annual production capacity of ultra-high-efficient 210mm solar cells
In line with Trina Solar’s strategies, the company will add 7.6GW in annual production capacity at its Yancheng production site, increasing its 2.5GW overseas cell capacity …
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Free Wi-Fi now available on Abu Dhabi buses
Fi on 520 buses across the emirate. Transport chiefs on Tuesday announced the first phase of a project to offer free internet services was complete. This means people using 410 buses in the capital …
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UAE’s Hope Probe expected to reach Mars in early 2021
So far, the mission has attracted 60,000 students to join its diverse educational programmes, developed 200 new technologies and helped publish 51 research papers and build 66 parts of the probe in …
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Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone records 24% growth in food & agricultural trade
We have ensured business continuity and a prompt recovery for the post COVID-19 economy. Illustrating Dubai’s role as a major gateway for global trade, he said, the emirate’s external food trade …
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Abu Dhabi Returns to Debt Market With Longest Gulf Bond Ever
Abu Dhabi is back in the dollar debt market, marketing the longest bond ever offered by Gulf Arab governments as countries in the region raise cash buffers to weather the pandemic and low oil prices.
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COVID-19: Relief, rehabilitation sought for Indians returning home from the UAE
Dubai: Non-resident Indians (NRIs) living in the UAE have submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Finance, Government of India (GoI), seeking compensation and a rehabilitation scheme for returning …
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Vantage Point Sharjah exhibits photography art
The eighth edition of Vantage Point Sharjah, an annual photography exhibition dedicated to the medium of photography, is …
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UAE joins Greek drills amid tension in the Med
Greece and the United Arab Emirates began joint military exercises yesterday around Crete, as Turkey’s navy extended its survey mission nearby amid rising tension over energy reserves.The UAE sent …
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Back to school: Flexible classes to prove costly for school bus operators in the UAE
School transport operators are facing several challenges adjusting with the ‘new normal’ as students are set to return to school on August 30, after being away from the classroom for more than five …
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UAE ministers discuss tourism revival with Sharjah
Senior ministers in the UAE Cabinet have met officials of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) to discuss areas of cooperation to support the revival of the country’s tourism …
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Tourists welcome: UAE travel and hospitality stay resilient
Early this month, the UAE government approved a general plan and agile package of 33 initiatives to support the economic sector and stimulate business activity until 2021. The aim of the plan is to …
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Abu Dhabi comes back to bond market with three-part dollar issue
Abu Dhabi started marketing on Tuesday a U.S. dollar-denominated bond offering split into three tranches of three, 10 and a half and 50 years, a document showed. DUBAI, Aug 25 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi …
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DSS fun, staycation deals to continue for more days in Dubai
Resident families, couples and friends, as well as visitors can pick from a great selection of hotel offers at some of Dubai’s celebrated resorts and destination properties. Dubai Festivals and Retail …
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Special Report: How farming is gaining ground in UAE
President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said: “Food and water security are among the priorities of the UAE government for the post-coronavirus period, and the objective is to …
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Tourism a welcome boost for UAE’s resilience
The UAE’s tourism industry is well-positioned to overcome the current challenges and reinforce its contributions to the country’s economic development, said Abdulla bin Touq Al Mari, UAE Minister of …
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Fighting coronavirus: Safety is first order of business as teachers in UAE return to work
With half of their faces hidden in masks, they sat for safety briefings and discussed how they would go about the different learning models.
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