The UAE takes its ‘red list’ travel designation by the U.K. ‘very seriously’ and is in talks with U.K. officials to lift it, Emirates Group Chairman and CEO Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum told CNBC …
UAE: Two million meals distributed during Ramadan in Dubai
Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department distributes over Dh23m worth of food to people across Dubai and the Northern Emirates …
UAE is in talks with UK about ‘red list’ travel ban, should be off list ‘soon,’ Emirates chairman says
The U.K. Foreign Office currently “advises against all but essential travel to the whole of the UAE based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks.” …
COVID-19: UAE likely to see curbs removed before EXPO 2020, say experts
Restrictions and curbs imposed by the UAE related to the coronavirus pandemic are expected to be removed before the upcoming Dubai Expo 2020 event which will ensure the success of the mega event, …
UAE’s Etihad Airways suspends flights to Israel amid escalated violence
The UAE’s national carrier Etihad Airways announced Monday it was temporarily suspending flights to Israel where the main airport near Tel Aviv has come …
UAE’s Etihad Rail collaborates with Transportr to develop integrated digital logistics services
The cooperation comes as part of Etihad Rail’s long-term digital innovation strategy in advancing cutting-edge technology for the rail sector …
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UAE to commission first green hydrogen plant this week
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) in collaboration with Expo 2020 Dubai and Siemens, is implementing the green hydrogen project, the …
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Dubai’s infrastructure will inevitably age; how can it be upgraded?
One of the proposed strategies of the plan is to “intensify the inner core area of Dubai”, with a focus on civic and social infrastructure …
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Dubai Government Sponsors AIBC Dubai Summit in Strong Show of Support
The government has written to welcome AIBC Dubai to ‘one of the safest countries in the world’DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire — In addition to issuing …
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Video: Abu Dhabi continues free Covid testing of residents
Authorities in Abu Dhabi are continuing to administer free Covid-19 tests for residents of the Musaffah industrial area. #_ . pic.twitter.com/XB0rpz6LVi- (@admediaoffice) May 17, …
UAE: How 30-year-old Dubai resident saved enough money for an MBA degree while working
Dubai: After Dubai-based Indian expat Shalini Sinha saved enough money to pursue a one-year post graduate course in the UK, she is now saving to fund her full-time two-year executive MBA in Canada, …
UAE: Do not save credit card details online, residents warned
UAE residents have been warned against storing their credit card information online to avoid the risks of having their personal information stolen by fraudsters. “Don’t store passwords or credit card …
Dubai dissolves special tribunal for settling disputes with home lenders
The special tribunal was formed in 2009 after the global financial crisis over a decade ago to settle disputes related to mortgage firms Amlak Finance …
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Adex, TDB to boost trade with Africa via $30m trade finance facility
Abu Dhabi Exports Office (Adex), the export-financing arm of Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), has signed a $30 million (Dh110.19 million) line -of-credit agreement with the Eastern and Southern …
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Fitch Affirms Commercial Bank of Dubai at ‘A-‘; Outlook Stable
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Commercial Bank of Dubai’s (CBD) Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘A-‘ with a Stable Outlook and Viability Rating (VR) at ‘bb+’. A full list of rating actions is …
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Get your heart pumping at this brand-new Fitness First club
There are a number of classes every fitness enthusiasts must try… Fitness First, one of the world’s leading health and fitness brands has recently opened a brand-new club at Dubai Festival City Mall.
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Dhs1million up for grabs with Dubai Summer Surprises
Al Bustan Centre, Al Ghurair Centre, Al Khail Gate Community, Al Warqa City Mall, Burjuman Centre, Binsougat Centre, Bay Avenue, Dubai Outlet Mall, Mudoon Community, Oasis Mall, Shurooq Community, …
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