If you’re planning a trip to Dubai, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the global coronavirus pandemic.
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WEB EXTRA: World’s Largest Fountain Unveiled In Dubai
The Palm Fountain in Dubai, UAE was crowned world’s largest fountain by Guinness World Records on Thursday (10/22). It features 128 super shooters that reach up to almost 345 feet high and spans over …
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Dubai Celebrates Breaking Guinness Records for Largest Fountain
The Palm Fountain in Dubai has been named the largest in the world by Guinness World Records . Footage shared by Ashleigh Stewart, a journalist based in Dubai, shows celebrations in Dubai after the …
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Emirates launches biometric path at Dubai airport for seamless passage of passengers
Emirates airline has launched an integrated biometric path at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The contactless airport experience is now open to Emirates passengers travelling from and through Dubai …
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Emirates launches ‘biometric’ pathway for contact-less passage at Dubai airport
Emirates airline has launched an integrated biometric path at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The contactless airport experience is now open to all Emirates passengers travelling from and through …
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COVID-19: Posting social distancing stickers a must, Dubai shop warned
the Dubai Economy (DED) announced on Friday. No business was ordered closed and no fine was issued as DED’s Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection reported 738 businesses were found …
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Ease payment terms for Dubai’s private developers, especially on new land purchases
the Dubai government’s recent decisions allow enough space to private sector players to operate without worrying about government-funded entities taking over too much of their business.
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$10 billion crypto firm Ripple considers relocating to London over U.S. regulation
Switzerland, Singapore, Japan and the United Arab Emirates are also under consideration for Ripple’s potential move abroad. LONDON — Ripple, the $10 billion financial technology company best known for …
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Israel, UAE sign mutual visa exemption deal
United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel have signed four agreements during the first high-level visit from the Gulf state to Tel Aviv since the two countries establish official ties last month. Emirati …
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Dubai’s The Palm island breaks world record for largest fountain
“This is an historic moment which further underscores our commitment to bringing new and unique experiences to the city for the benefit of all stakeholders,”, Omar Khoury, Managing Director of Nakheel …
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Sharjah Police encourage residents to report negative phenomena through “Guard service
In a new initiative, the Sharjah Police is asking residents to help them fight negative phenomena by encouraging them to report them through the ‘Guard service’ on the Sharjah Police app. The service …
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Food review: Open kitchen, full stomachs at Dubai’s Mercato Centrale
Dubai is no exception … Mercato Centrale at BurJuman looks to replicate the experience you’d find back in the old country brick for brick. Located on the mall’s prime Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed …
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Ahead of F-35 sale to UAE, Pentagon pledges to keep Israel strong
The United States recommitted itself to maintaining Israel’s military dominance in the Middle East Thursday during a visit to the Pentagon by Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz, the two sides said.
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Dubai Sets Record for World’s Biggest Fountain
A view shows a new fountain during a ceremony at the Palm Jumeirah in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest fountain, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates October 22, 2020.
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Microsoft’s ‘Forward Together Reimagine Tomorrow’ summit showcases technologies enabling economic recovery in the UAE
In addition, the CIO Track shared insights on how to modernize digital platforms and accelerate digital transformation leveraging cloud technologies …
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UAE airlines win big at Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2020
Emirates earned top spot at the awards by winning four accolades, including the coveted ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ award for the seventh consecutive year. The excellence of the UAE’s airlines – Emirates …
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Dubai breaks world record for largest fountain
Story continues Before the pandemic crippled global travel, the aim was to reach 20 million this year. Dubai is now largely open for business and tourism, but infection rates have been rising in …
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