The United Arab Emirates has swung open its doors to visitors betting that the blistering pace of its coronavirus vaccine rollout means it can keep infections in check while giving its economy a shot …
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Rwanda wants to work with UAE to expand horticultural exports
According to Rwanda’s Ambassador to Dubai, the former is looking to engage the United Arab Emirates in order to expand its horticultural exports. Reports by local media in Kigali …
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UAE landfill site to host 120MW solar
A Masdar-backed company is developing a 120MW solar project on a landfill site in the United Arab Emirates (UAE. Emirates Waste to Energy Company, a joint venture between Bee’ah and Masdar, will …
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How fast is your wireless service? Despite 5G hype US ranks 20th in latest tests
Despite the persistent flood of advertising across all media about the high-speed promises for 5G and more 5G capable phones – including iPhones – the US continues to lag many other countries in perfo …
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Dubai-based VAD Technologies, Exasol team up to empower Middle East firms with analytics
VAD Technologies and Exasol will enable customers get faster access to data insights to become more agile in their decision making …
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Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship: Rory McIlroy shoots eight-under-par 64 to lead
Rory McIlroy fires a bogey-free eight-under-par 64 in his opening round to lead the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
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Abu Dhabi Championship: Rory Mcilroy opens 2021 with a spectacular 64 to lead in the desert
Rory McIlroy started his pivotal 2021 season in spectacular style in the desert, an eight-under 64 taking him into an early lead in the Abu Dhabi Championship.
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Sharjah to build 1,000-villa Jabal Al-Kitab project in Kalba
The project is a part of the number of development and tourism projects developed across Sharjah, also featuring 80-key hotel …
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More foreign firms pick the UAE as business confidence rebounds
Number of foreign companies operating in the UAE rose by 3.5% in December as industry stakeholders laud government efforts …
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UAE’s First Abu Dhabi Bank signs deal to acquire 100% of Bank Audi Egypt’s share capital
Bank Audi sal (Bank Audi) has signed a definitive agreement with First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) for the acquisition by FAB of 100 percent of the share capital of its Egyptian subsidiary, Bank Audi sae.
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UAE Approves Russia’s Sputnik Covid-19 Vaccine for Emergency Use
The United Arab Emirates approved Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine for emergency use on Thursday, amid a surge in coronavirus cases in the Gulf nation.
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Shanghai Electric Strengthens Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance for Dubai MBR Solar Park Project
Shanghai Electric Group (“Shanghai Electric” or “the Company”) has strengthened its environmental, social, and corporate governance for the Phase 5 project for Dubai’s 900MW Mohammed bin Rashid Al …
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flydubai Launches Double Daily Flights To Doha
Dubai-based airline, has announced today the resumption of flights to Qatar. A double daily service from Dubai International (DXB) to Doh …
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Dubai Financial Watchdog to Release Consultation Papers for a Crypto Regulatory Framework
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has unveiled its plans to create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. The announcement was part of its 2021-2022 business agenda released this …
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Abu Dhabi and Aldar to develop $12.25bn worth of projects
Framework agreement will see Aldar take on the management of major projects, as well provide management oversight for Musanada projects, amongst other duties …
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UAE steps in to ease Nile dam crisis
Sudanese reports recently revealed that the United Arab Emirates is seeking an initiative to bring the views of Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia closer so as to break the deadlock in the negotiations on the …
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Dubai Places Curbs on Hotels and Hospitals as Cases Surge
Dubai ordered hotels and restaurants to put entertainment activities on hold and asked hospitals to cancel elective surgeries amid a record daily surge in coronavirus cases in the United Arab Emirates …
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