and Dubai’s Emaar Properties’ plan to delist its malls unit at a 36% discount to its 2014 IPO. He speaks with Manus Cranny and Yousef Gamal El-Din on “Bloomberg Daybreak: Middle East.” Like us on …
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UAE: Cinema hall reopening in Abu Dhabi signals Covid recovery on track
The Capital seems to now enjoy the first-mover advantage of kicking-off the massive vaccination drive and stringent Covid testing.
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Forever until it ends? Georgi Derluguian, professor of social research & public policy at New York University, Abu Dhabi
Mikhail Gorbachev, one of most recognizable politicians of the 20th century, recently marked his 90th birthday and, while his legacy still remains the subject of hot ideological debate, it’s puzzling …
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UAE: Man caught selling forged education certificate; jailed
A 33-year-old Asian man was slapped with a three-year jail sentence, followed by deportation, after an Ajman court found him guilty of forging official documents. DON’T MISS: New UAE draft law: Up to …
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Dubai Police rescue 26 kids from locked cars, rooms this year
The Dubai Police have rescued 11 children locked in their parents’ cars in the first two months of 2021. The force also rescued 15 kids, who got stuck in rooms and bathrooms in January and February. A …
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Afghanistan Vs Zimbabwe, Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch the 2nd Cricket Test Match in Abu Dhabi
Check match and telecast details of the 2nd Test cricket match between Afghanistan and Zimbabwe starting March 10 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE …
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UAE’s first independent digital banking platform launches
The first independent digital banking platform in the United Arab Emirates launched on Sunday, a neobank hoping to become a leader in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. Dubai-based YAP does not …
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UAE traffic alert: Accident on Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road causes tailbacks
Dubai Police tweeted out a warning about an accident on Sheikh Zayed Road after Mall of the Emirates on Sunday morning. “Accident on Sheikh Zayed Road after Mall of the Emirates towards DIFC, …
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Dubai girl’s global non-profit teaches underprivileged children in Africa and India
In 2020, when many students across the world were attending classes from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a grade 11 student in Dubai chose to support those with no access to remote learning. Today, …
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Dubai firefighters fulfill 3-year-old boy’s birthday wish
The 3-year-old had wanted to celebrate his birthday with firefighters. Firefighters from the General Department of Civil Defence in Dubai fulfilled the wish of a 3-year-old boy by celebrating his …
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Video: Have you been to this Dubai park shaped like a palm?
Have you heard of this gorgeous park in Dubai that is shaped like a palm tree? Aptly named Palms Park, it features hundreds of date palms and stunning flowers. DON’T MISS: >> Video: Millions of …
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Entrepreneurs Are Well Placed To Tap Into Opportunities Presented By The UAE’s Food Security Agenda: Insights From A Dubai Chamber Analysis
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry outlines top opportunities for startups and SMEs in the UAE’s thriving food and beverage (F&B) industry as part of the nation’s innovation-driven food security s …
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UAE-Based Bookends Wants To Make It Easy For You To Buy And Sell Secondhand Books Online
A new startup, Bookends, homegrown in the UAE, offers a digital platform to buy and sell secondhand books, with shipping and delivery available all over the UAE.
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UAE weather: Temperature to drop; strong winds, blowing dust expected
The temperature is likely to fall on Sunday, according to the National Center of Meteorology and Seismology. The forecast for today is fair in general during daytime, while being partly cloudy and …
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UAE cancels permits for Ramadan tents amid COVID-19 pandemic
Ajman authorities on Saturday cancelled all permits for Ramadan tents in the UAE this year as a precautionary measure against the spread of COVID-19, reported Khaleej Times.
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Dubai Economy bans serving drinks in baby bottles in view of COVID-19
The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector in Dubai Economy directed coffee shops to stop serving drinks in baby bottles as the practice is against local customs and the …
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UAE weather: Mostly sunny in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and other emirates.
It’s good to do some outdoor activities today as we have a pleasant weather across the emirates. Today’s weather condition, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), will be fair to …
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