It’s not just trade and industry that the UAE is focused on. The country also looks after the intellectual needs of the residents, particularly where seeking knowledge goes. As the late Sheikh Zayed …
New beach projects to further boost Sharjah’s tourism sector
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced the launch of two new beach development projects, worth a total of Dhs197 million, …
UAE Covid vaccine: Sinopharm booster shots now available at health ministry centres
Those who have taken the 2nd dose of the Sinopharm jab at least 6 months ago are now eligible for the booster dose.
Region’s first ‘waste-to-hydrogen project’ to take shape in the UAE
Sharjah: The region’s first waste-to-hydrogen plant will be built in the UAE, following an agreement between Sharjah-based sustainability company Bee’ah and UK-based Chinook Sciences. (Dh662 million) …
UAE: Duplicate luxury items worth Dh30 million seized
The Ajman Police have seized nearly 120,000 counterfeit items with a street value of Dh30 million.The police said that their Criminal Investigation Department (CID) received complaints from …
UAE tenants still hold bargaining power over landlords: CBRE
Tenants in the UAE’s property market, which is currently seeing an increased level of investor interest, continue to have the upper hand in negotiations, particularly over rental agreements, according …
AXA Green Crescent Insurance Company offers AXA life protect in the UAE
There’s no denying the fact that an individual works really hard and does everything possible to protect his/her loved ones. But have you ever thought about how your loved ones would be able to …
Luxembourg gifts its Expo 2020 pavilion to the UAE
The tiny European nation of Luxembourg will gift its Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion to the UAE, thus illustrating its commitment to the meaningful, lasting legacy of the next World Expo and reflecting the …
Dubai wants online shoppers to buy local – customs duty exemption only on overseas orders of up to Dh300
Dubai: Dubai wants its online shoppers to buy from local ecommerce portals as much as possible. To convince them, Dubai has revised the customs duty limits on all orders made with online portals …
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Liquid assets in UAE banks up to Dhs486.58bn in Q1 2021
Liquid assets held by UAE-based banks increased 2.6 per cent to Dhs486.58bn in Q1 2021 from Dhs474.136bn in the last quarter of last year, according to the UAE Central Bank’s Core Financial Soundness …
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Liquid assets in UAE banks increase to Dhs486.58bn in Q1 2021
Liquid assets held by UAE-based banks increased 2.6 per cent to Dhs486.58bn in Q1 2021 from Dhs474.136bn in the last quarter of last year, according to the UAE Central Bank’s Core Financial Soundness …
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Sharjah: Schools not allowed to penalise, dismiss students for non-payment of fees amid COVID-19
The Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) authorities will not allow schools in the emirate to dismiss a pupil, prevent him/her from appearing for an examination and deny the right to education …
Abu Dhabi Stocks Extend Record Run After Flurry of Deals: Chart
Abu Dhabi stocks have just wrapped up their eighth month of gains, the longest winning streak on record. While high vaccination rates in the United Arab Emirates have helped sentiment, a flurry of …
Watch: Abu Dhabi Police warn against riding e-scooters on public roads
Unsafe use of e-scooters, which can result in serious injuries, highlighted Abu Dhabi: Riding electric scooters on public roads without protective gear can result in serious accidents and injuries, …
Dubai Left Behind as World’s Prime Property Hotspots Bloom Again
A supply glut that’s held down Dubai’s property prices for over half a decade will likely keep it on the sidelines of a global upswing in values of prime residential real estate.
UAE traffic alert: Accidents cause tailbacks on Dubai, Abu Dhabi roads
Police took to Twitter to warn drivers of congestion and traffic jams on the inward-bound side of the bridge. Motorists are advised to seek other routes and drive with caution. A collision was between …
Dubai Diaries: Are you a tea lover?
At that age (I was in my mid-teens), older folk’s obsession with tea amused me. It was common for my parents to be offered tea when they visited friends (no matter what the time of day), and …