The United Arab Emirates has claimed to have already vaccinated some 2.5 million of its population of about 10 million.
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Top UAE Banks Fare Better Than Expected With Payouts Intact
The two biggest banks in the United Arab Emirates reported a decline in annual profit that was less severe than expected as the lenders brace for the full brunt of the economic fallout from the …
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Thirty Years of Art: The Sharjah Biennial Seeks to Build a Model of Artistic Creativity
Meeting 2021 (MM 2021), the annual Sharjah Art Foundation convening of artists, curators and art practitioners to explore critical issues in conte …
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UAE’s largest lender FAB names first female CEO
Hana Al Rostamani takes over from Andre Sayegh, who spent less than a year in the role at First Abu Dhabi Bank …
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COVID-19 vaccine might be needed every year: UAE health spokesperson
A handout picture shows a health worker administering a dose of the coronavirus vaccine at a medical center in Dubai, UAE. (AFP) People may need to get a COVID-19 vaccine every year, the UAE Health …
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UAE Video Surveillance Market – Detailed Analysis of Current Industry Figures with Forecasts Growth By 2026
Selbyville, Delaware According to the research report titled ‘UAE Video Surveillance Market Analysis, 2020’, available with Market Study Report LLC, UAE video surveillance market is likely to showcase …
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Covid vaccine UAE: 250 public sector employees in Sharjah get free jab
A total of 250 employees from the Sharjah Public Works Department (SPWD) were given Covid-19 vaccinations in a campaign organised in coordination with the Ministry of Health to limit the spread of the …
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Top UAE Banks See Profit Fall on Higher Provisions Amid Pandemic
The two biggest banks in the United Arab Emirates reported a drop in profit last year as they set aside higher provisions to cover an expected spike in bad loans as a result of the coronavirus …
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UAE banking sector profitability to remain low for longer: S&P
S&P Global Ratings expects UAE’s GDP growth to recover this year from the sharp recession of 2020 triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and low oil prices. However, the shock will continue to rock the …
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UAE Covid-19 vaccine: Sharjah Public Works Department staff receive jab
A total of 250 employees from the Sharjah Public Works Department (SPWD) were given Covid-19 vaccinations in a campaign organised in coordination with the Ministry of Health to limit the spread of the …
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Top Abu Dhabi Lender FAB Names Al Rostamani as First Female CEO
First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC appointed Hana Al Rostamani as group chief executive officer, promoting a woman to the top leadership position in a male-dominated sector.
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Abu Dhabi updates Green List destinations
As the thought of self-isolating is enough to stop some tourists from travelling, The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi’s updated Green List of destinations is welcome news for the …
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Abu Dhabi updates travel ‘green list’ with 15 countries/territories
Abu Dhabi ‘s Department of Culture and Tourism, via the official Visit Abu Dhabi website, updated (25-Jan-2021) its travel ‘green list’. Under the new guidelines passengers travelling from the followi …
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UAE traffic alert: Police warn about delays on Abu Dhabi road
Motorists in Abu Dhabi are expected to face significant delays during the rush hour commute on Wednesday morning due to traffic congestion. Abu Dhabi Police took to Twitter to alert motorists that …
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Fog over Abu Dhabi, Dubai; speed reduction on Capital roads
Dense fog covered almost all the parts of Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Wednesday morning, affecting visibility. The Abu Dhabi Police announced activation of speed reduction to 80kmph on major external roads …
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UAE weather: Temperature drops to 6.1 °C, fog over Abu Dhabi, Dubai
The lowest temperature recorded over the UAE on Wednesday morning was 6.1 °C at Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah, at 02:15 UAE time, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCMS) . Dense fog …
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UAE traffic alert: Accident on Sheikh Zayed Rd causes congestion
The Dubai Police has alerted motorists travelling on the Sheikh Zayed Road, from Dubai World Trade Centre Roundabout going towards Abu Dhabi to expect significant delays during their commute on …
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