The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) has announced the opening of the new facilities built as part of East Expansion project at a cost of AED40 million ($11 million). These facilities, which extend …
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UAE plans to issue first federal bonds in Q4 or early 2021: Media report
The United Arab Emirates will likely issue its first federal bonds by the end of the year or in the first quarter of 2021, UAE newspaper Al Roeya said, citing a finance ministry official. The UAE …
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UAE to host second human trial abroad of Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine
Human trials of Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine, named Sputnik V, will be held in the United Arab Emirates, the second country after Belarus to take part in the programme of which results are expected …
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Palestinians are out in the cold but not forgotten in Israel-UAE deal?
To achieve UAE peace, Israel was not required to make territorial concessions as it had with the 1979 Egyptian deal.
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Cricket in UAE: One eye on future for Abu Dhabi T10 League
In his new role, Lorgat will advise Mulk on growth strategies for T10 cricket. He will also develop, profile and promote the Abu Dhabi T10 League worldwide with the aim of having …
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Intercontinental Exchange Provides Update on Plans to Launch ICE Futures Abu Dhabi and World’s First Murban Crude Futures Contracts
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of mortgage technology, data and listings services, today provides an update on its …
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Dubai’s non-oil trade slips but stays resilient
Dubai’s non-oil trade slipped 18.5 per cent in the first half of 2020 to Dh551 billion compared to Dh676 billion for the same period last year as the emirate maintained uninterrupted trade flow even …
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Uganda Cranes to return on Tuesday after two-week camp in Dubai
The Cecafa champions have been preparing for their Afcon qualifying doubleheader against South Sudan in November Uganda have completed their camp in Dubai and are expected back in the country on …
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Dubai RTA offers retail outlets, commercial spaces for lease at metro stations of Route 2020
DUBAI – Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, is offering investment opportunities for renting retail outlets at the metro stations of Route 2020, namely Jebel Ali, The Gardens, Discovery …
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Dubai’s RTA offers investors retail outlets at Metro stations on Route 2020
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is offering investment opportunities in retail outlets located at metro stations along the 15-kilometre Route 2020, which will connect namely Jebel …
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COVID-19 PCR tests at Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates, City Centre – Mirdif and Deira by appointment only
Dubai: Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced that residents can now book an appointment to get a COVID-19 PCR test in malls across Dubai. The PCR testing stations, which are located in Mall of …
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Sharjah airport takes off for post Covid-19 era with Dh40m extension
Sharjah Airport has opened a Dh40 million extension that can handle 20m passengers by 2025. The 4,000 square metre expansion features four new gates, nine waiting areas, modern security equipment and …
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Cabinet approves Israel-UAE deal to normalize relations
A delegation from the United Arab Emirates will visit Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Cabinet approved a historic normalization of relations between the two nations Monday.
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Dubai shuts down restaurant, fines 7 gyms for violating COVID-19 guidelines
A restaurant in Dubai, which failed to adhere to the precautionary measures related to COVID-19, was ordered closed by Dubai Economy in co-operation with the Dubai Tourism on Sunday. Field inspectors …
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Daring rescue buy Dubai Police as crane operator suffers heart attack mid-air in Jebel Ali Port
Dubai: Dubai Police rescued a crane operator who suffered a heart attack while performing his duty at a height of 65 metres, an official said on Monday. Lieutenant Colonel Yahya Hussain Mohammad …
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Dubai’s non-oil external trade reaches Dh551bn in first six months of 2020
Dubai recorded Dh551 billion ($150bn) in non-oil external trade in the first six months of 2020, signaling a resurgence in trading activity during the second quarter. May and June saw “considerable …
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Dubai Police rescue crane operator after he has heart attack 65m above ground
Dubai Police rescued a crane operator who had a heart attack while he was working 65 metres above ground. Special tasks units, fire crews and paramedics were called to the construction site in Jebel …
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