The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced on Tuesday the signing of a historic exploration concession agreement, awarding the exploration rights …
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad airways is operating close to its full network, but is flying fewer passengers: CEO
Dubai: Abu Dhabi’s Etihad airways is accelerating with its plans of becoming a mid-sized carrier. The airline, which was hit hard by the pandemic, will bring its Airbus A350-1000s into service next …
Dubai Travel Update: Airlines issue tourist visas, COVID-19 test guidelines for India and Pakistan
Dubai is open to tourists once again with all precautionary measures to ensure utmost safety for travellers. The Emirates Airline has asked travellers to check the latest information about COVID-19 …
Dubai: New branded hotel openings set to peak in Q4 during Expo 2020
Global consultancy Colliers said in its quarterly Mena report that Dubai is expected to see the opening of about 40 per cent of 2021 forthcoming supply …
Dubai’s Emaar considers sale of fashion e-retailer Namshi
Dubai: Dubai’s Emaar is weighing options to sell fashion e-commerce business Namshi that may include a listing abroad via a SPAC. An outright sale of Namshi may generate $600 million to $700 million …
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UAE top banks’ profits set to improve as provisioning eases -Moody’s
The United Arab Emirates’ top banks are likely to see profits increase over the next 12 to 18 months as they book lower loan-loss provisions while the economy recovers from the coronavirus shock, …
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Sharjah Sustainable City first community to demonstrate energy storage solutions in region
Sharjah Sustainable City, a fully sustainable community by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Diamond Developers, will be the first community in the region to give …
Shurooq’s Sharjah Sustainable City highlights energy solutions
Sharjah Sustainable City, a fully sustainable community by the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Diamond Developers, will be the first community in the region to give …
Sharjah Ruler announces plan to find jobs for children of 4,000 retirees
Provided by The National Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi , Ruler of Sharjah, announced plans to find work for thousands of children of retired citizens. Leslie Pableo f …
Covid-19: UAE records 62% drop in daily cases
The UAE has seen a 62 per cent drop in daily Covid-19 cases in August, as compared to January this year.Daily infections dipped below the 1,000 mark for the first time in eight months on August 24. It …
New COVID-19 guidelines for Dubai schools, universities
Physical distancing requirements for students is now 1 metre instead of 2 metres Dubai: The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has updated the guidelines for the management of COVID-19 in educational …
Dubai tourists need not show vaccine records, say airlines
Passengers choosing to travel into other emirates must continue to show proof of vaccination as stated earlier.
Dubai: Police, KHDA, philanthropist sponsor schooling of inmates’ children
Five children of female inmates have been enrolled in private schools under an initiative by Dubai Police, Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and businesswoman Salma Khan. Major General …
Dubai’s Emaar considers sale of e-commerce business Namshi -sources
DUBAI, Aug 31 (Reuters) – Dubai’s Emaar (EMAR.DU) is weighing options to sell fashion e-commerce business Namshi that may include a listing abroad via a SPAC, three sources familiar with the matter …
Dubai: Gang of six jailed for forcing 16-year-old orphan into prostitution
Six Asians were sentenced to jail terms of up to 10 years in Dubai for illegally bringing in a 16-year-old orphan girl and forcing her into prostitution. Three of them shall be imprisoned for 10 years …
Expo 2020 Dubai’s Beneath the Blue journey: What’s in store for visitors
With the future of our oceans at the forefront of concern around the environmental damage our world is currently facing, Expo 2020 Dubai’s Beneath the Blue journey illustrates new approaches that put …
How Butcher & Still is bringing American culture to Abu Dhabi
The steakhouse at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Maryah Island celebrates Chicago culture. How Butcher & Still is bringing American culture to Abu Dhabi. abu dhabi steakhouse, butcher & still’s four …
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