More than half of students in the UAE and region would not study in the same university again, nor would they study the same course again, if given the choice, a new study released on Monday suggests.
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UAE minister backs Emmanuel Macron’s remarks on Muslims
A prominent United Arab Emirates minister has called on Muslims to accept the stance of French President Emmanuel Macron on his claims about the need for “integration” in Western societies. “ [Muslims …
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Canada’s ambassador on representing women and Jews in the UAE
From gender parity to religious tolerance, Canadian Ambassador to the UAE, Marcy Grossman, has a busy agenda from the embassy in Abu Dhabi. The Jewish civil servant arrived in Dubai as the Consul …
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Dubai homeowner increased value of property with effective landscaping
Based on research, the value of a property is enhanced by approximately 8-10 per cent … villa The outdoor lifestyle we enjoy is one of the major benefits of living in Dubai, and well landscaped …
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Ellington partners with UAE artist for Downtown Dubai masterpiece
Ellington Properties, a leading design-led property developer based in the UAE, said it has commissioned Dubai-based artist Neel Shukla to create a bespoke masterpiece for its award-winning …
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Dubai’s ecommerce hub EZDubai does away with physical gate passes
Dubai: Dubai’s ecommerce hub in the making … align with our aspirations to evolve into one of the world’s innovative, operation- driven business hubs.” EZDubai’s offers a hybrid-bonded warehouse …
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COVID-19 travel: 633,000 expats fly to India, 220,000 return to UAE
Dubai: With non-emergency travel from the UAE to India during COVID-19 pandemic picking up drastically, the number of passengers, who have travelled since May 7 has reached 633,000, according to the …
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Israeli CEOs travel to UAE to forge friendships, with eye on business deals
But after a surprise US-backed normalization agreement between the UAE and Israel, the soft-spoken, grey-haired entrepreneur found himself doing just that in a Dubai hotel last week. Ben Hamozeg is …
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Fire breaks out at wood factory in Sharjah
Sharjah: Sharjah Civil Defence controlled a fire that occurred in the Industrial Area 13 in Sharjah on Monday morning. Colonel Sami Khamis Al Naqbi, Director General of Sharjah Civil Defence said …
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Five new speed radars installed on Sharjah road
Five new traffic radars have been put up on the road from Sharjah’s Shees area to Khor Fakkan. Monitoring vehicles’ speed, the system started operating today, November 2, according to a report on …
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Abu Dhabi Poured Billions Into Etihad Airways Before Pandemic
Abu Dhabi’s government has stumped up around $22 billion for Etihad Airways since it began flying in 2003, underscoring the ambition of the oil-rich emirate to turn its national carrier into a global …
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Surge in female founders joining Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s growing tech ecosystem
The successful startups, chosen from hundreds of applicants, will benefit from Hub71’s Incentive Programme, which reduces the cost of living and business set up costs for entrepreneurs seeking to expa …
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Abu Dhabi channeled $22b into Etihad Airways between 2003-19
Abu Dhabi’s government stumped up around $22 billion for Etihad Airways since it began flying in 2003, underscoring the ambition of the emirate to turn its national carrier into a global player. The …
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UAE to spend around $7 billion in social projects in 2021 budget
The cabinet of the United Arab Emirates plans to spend 26.04 billion dirhams ($7.09 billion) in social projects as part of its 2021 budget, the UAE government tweeted on Monday.
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UAE sets guidelines for Flag Day celebrations in country
The Flag Day is celebrated every year to consolidate national identity and enhance the notion of unity. The UAE Flag Day was first launched in 2013 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed …
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Ensure kids don’t take your cars out for a drive, parents in UAE warned
Authorities in the UAE have warned parents to ensure that their children don’t sneak out to take their vehicles out for a spin. The warning comes as a 12-year-old Emirati boy died after the car driven …
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Coronavirus news bulletin: Active cases fall below 3,000; air travel bubble helped 200,000 Indians fly to UAE
Here’s a round-up of all the latest Covid-19 developments you need to know:UAE’s active Covid-19 cases fall below 3,000 for first timeThe UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Sunday reported 1,278 …
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