Pandemic pause apart, there’s still a lot one can do in the UAE, say thankful residents Dubai: Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, people of different faiths used to join their Muslim friends and …
How the UAE is playing a proactive role in climate action
The nation is determined to raise its climate ambitions and motivate others to follow suit An old Chinese proverb says: “If you want to pre-empt crisis, put the solutions in place before it occurs.” …
UAE says Covid-19 drug Sotrovimab resulted in ‘100% prevention of death’
The use of the anti-viral medicine Sotrovimab in treating mild to moderate Covid-19 cases among high-risk patients in the UAE has resulted in “100 per cent prevention of death among recipients and 99 …
UAE weather: Rain, cloudy weather to persist
Rains are set to persist in the UAE, with rainfall being reported in several parts of the UAE on Sunday morning.The National Centre of Meteorology attributed it to cloud seeding efforts. ( )# #_ # #_ …
UAE Extends Flight Bans On India, Pakistan, And Bangladesh To August 1st
In a blow to travelers, the UAE has extended its flight India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh until August 1st. The move comes despite news of the country looking to slowly ease travel restrictions. For now …
Dubai-based woman scammed over Dh160,000 bank loan
Two men applied for loan using woman’s personal details and wired money to their accounts Dubai: Two men have been accused in Dubai of illegally obtaining Dh160,000 from a woman after posing as bank …
Dubai Summer Surprises: Shop during Eid Al Adha sale to win Dh10,000, gold, cars and more
Eid Al Adha shoppers in Dubai will have even more chances to save and win Dubai: The Eid Al Adha holiday kicks off in UAE on Monday, July 19 where shoppers can have a bigger chance to save on shopping …
Dubai Customs and DP World, UAE region introduce automation of exit/entry certificates
The automation eliminates over 250,000 physical documents annually, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting Smart Dubai’s Paperless Strategy …
Sharjah Islamic Bank’s net operating profit increased 26%, net profit 15% in H1
SHARJAH: Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) announced an increase in its operating profit before provisions by 25.6 percent, amounting to AED 417.3 million for the first six months, compared to AED 332.3 …
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UAE weather: Alert out in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman due to cloud activity, strong winds with blowing dust, rain in Al Dhafra, Jebel Ali
Strong winds are expected to repeatedly blow dust and sand during the day Dubai: UAE residents will continue to experience cloudy skies and rain in some areas as the weather bureau issued a warning …
Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port transports four mega polyethylene reactors to Rotterdam
The shipment was handled with the help of a floating crane from Drydocks World, a DP World Company, and was loaded on two consecutive sailings …
Photos: Abu Dhabi streets sparkle with 2,800 lights for Eid Al Adha
Streets, bridges and roundabouts of Abu Dhabi have been decorated with thousands of lights for Eid Al Adha. The Abu Dhabi City Municipality has installed about 2,800 luminous formations and models in …
Dubai-Mumbai flight delayed after hoax call
Mumbai: Security was beefed and a high alert was declared after air traffic control at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport received a c.
Dubai gets its first sustainable smart house
A team from the University of Bordeaux has started implementing the university’s sustainable smart house at a prestigious property in Dubai. The BaityKool …
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Covid-19: More than 350 Filipinos repatriated from Dubai, Abu Dhabi
The Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs is repatriating distressed Filipinos by operating four special flights this month.
Dubai marks Eid timings to see inmates virtually
Marwan Abdul Karim Julfar, deputy director of the General Department of Punitive and Correctional Institutions (DPCI) in Dubai said the department set the first and second day of Eid Al Adha to visit …
Indian rupee expected to weaken further in the week ahead
Dubai: Indians in the UAE planning to send money home can expect exchange rates of UAE dirham against rupee turning in their favour next week as the Indian currency is expected to weaken further in …
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