An advanced weather station will be set up in the Central Region to collect data and develop a climate information base to be used in preparing studies on renewable energy projects …
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Abu Dhabi fund, CVC, among suitors for $1 bln NMC hospital business
Abu Dhabi state-owned holding company ADQ and private equity firm CVC Capital Partners are among the suitors that have shown interest in NMC Health’s core hospital business, sources told Reuters.
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Expat on a mission to cross UAE on foot for kids in Uganda
He will be running and jogging from the Saudi border to Fujairah, taking a 650km route through all seven emirates in seven days.
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COVID-19: UAE restricts entry for passengers from some countries
Though Dubai is open to all visitors, subject to meeting entry requirements, airlines have clarified that passengers from certain countries currently cannot directly fly into the country, even if they …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Property shares buoy Dubai as major Gulf markets rise
Major stock markets in the Gulf rose in early trade on Wednesday, with the Dubai index leading the gains, boosted by its property shares following a buy out announcement. On Tuesday, Emaar Properties …
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VMware expands its regional HQ in Dubai
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), has inaugurated the newly expanded regional HQ of VMware Middle East, highlighting the role of digital technologies …
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Hisense, Jumbo Group bring a new & wide range of home appliances
The UAE has been a gateway to global brands and another popular brand joining this hub with a relaunched range of products is Hisense. For …
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UAE: 8 out of 10 residents prefer to live in smart city
Nearly eight out of 10 UAE residents believe that that they would be happier living in a smart city, says a new survey conducted by MasterCard in conjunction with Smart Dubai and Expo 2020. While 54 …
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UAE envoy, Israel PM meet; discuss ways to fight Covid
UAE ambassador to Israel Mohamed Al Khaja met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu late on Tuesday and discussed cooperation in combating Covid-19.The UAE and Israel are among the front-runners …
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Bond Lull Lures UAE Issuers at Opposite Ends of Credit Scale
United Arab Emirates borrowers at the opposite ends of the credit-rating spectrum are seizing on a lull in the U.S. Treasury rout to sell bonds.Abu Dhabi wealth fund Mubadala Investment Co. is …
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Dubai electric motorbike company wants to replace gas motorcycles around the world
Two-wheeled electric vehicle company One Moto is attempting to replace gas motorcycles already on the road with electric vehicles. The company is starting in its native Dubai, but hopes to expand its …
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Covid-19: Abu Dhabi launches programme to control obesity among People of Determination
Following an increase in the number of overweight cases among People of Determination during the Covid-19 pandemic, a weight management and nutrition programme has been rolled out for them in Abu …
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Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Live Score, 1st Test Day 2 at Abu Dhabi: ZIM Eye Big Lead
Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe live score, 1st Test Day 2 at Abu Dhabi latest updates and ball by ball commentaryDay 1 report: Paceman Blessing Muzarabani took four wickets while skipper Sean Williams hit …
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Dubai Developer Emaar to Take Over Mall Unit as Virus Weighs
Emaar Properties PJSC, the Dubai-based developer of the world’s tallest tower, plans to take over its malls unit as the coronavirus pandemic exacerbates a property downturn in the Middle East business …
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UAE- ProgressSoft Unveils New Digital Banking Platform
ProgressSoft, a leading global payment solutions provider since 1989, unveiled a new Digital Banking Platform in a global launch that has been sparking curiosity among bankers worldwide. The highly …
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Chinese military micro drone unveiled at Abu Dhabi weapons show
The unmanned aerial vehicle was on show at the Abu Dhabi International Defence Exhibition and Conference last week. READ FULL ARTICLE The Fengniao is heftier than the 10cm-long, 18-gram Black Hornet …
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UAE non-oil private sector grows at marginal pace in February -PMI
The United Arab Emirates’ non-oil private sector expanded for the third consecutive month in February, though at a marginal pace, a survey showed on Wednesday, indicating new disruptions as the …
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