Wellbeing ambassador at Dubai school shares vaccine experience to allay peer fears Dubai: All of six years and nine months, Aarav Maskara bravely volunteered for the COVID-19 vaccination as soon as …
Dubai: Emirates to increase salaries, reinstate perks of employees
Dubai’s flagship airline Emirates will reinstate a number of facilities that were offered to its employees prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, including increasing salaries and introduction of …
Dubai: Gold price drops Dh1 per gram; 24K trades at Dh215.5
Gold prices fell on Thursday, as dollar strengthened after US Federal Reserve’s policy meeting minutes showed that its officials were largely on board to start easing bond purchases this year.Spot …
Dubai Ruler offers golden visas for humanitarian workers
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today announced that the UAE would offer Golden Visas to charity and humanitarian aid workers in recognition …
Dubai’s DP World secures $4.94b in H1-2021 revenues on strong cargo volumes
DP World has been expanding its ports and free zones presence across geographies Dubai: The Dubai owned ports operator DP World recorded revenues of $4.94 billion in the first six months, a gain 21.3 …
London luxury property: $52.6m ‘holy grail’ of townhouses in the heart of Belgravia
The National’s London luxury property series serves to whet the appetite, and this month the focus is on an extravagant reimagining of a traditional London townhouse. 3 Mulberry Square, Chelsea …
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Heavy rain on rise in UAE with trend set to continue due to climate change, study finds
Spells of heavy rain that can cause flash flooding in the UAE have become longer lasting over the past two decades, a study has found. Khalifa University of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi and the …
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Sheraa’s Five-Year Impact Report Showcases Sharjah’s Transformation Into An Innovation-Driven Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) has consistently fostered innovation and growth opportunities for its thriving community of entrepreneurs since inception in 2016.
Covid-19: No appointment needed for vaccines, booster shot for children, elderly in Abu Dhabi
Department of Health (DoH) is providing Covid-19 vaccines for children, senior citizens and residents, and the required booster dose, without prior booking at all SEHA vaccination centres. The …
Dubai Summer Surprises deliver on sales numbers for retailers and setting up a busy Q4-2021
Dubai: The Dubai Summer Surprises is delivering results – and setting up the local retail sector for what could be a strong finish to the year. With the latest announcement that malls will be able to …
UAE: Hot, dusty and hazy weather in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, partly cloudy in Eastern regions, maximum temperature to hit 46°C
There is a gradual decrease in the temperatures. The highest temperature recorded over the country yesterday was 46°C in Saih Al Salem (Dubai) at 3:00pm. The maximum temperature in the country is …
Sheraa playing a key role in driving entrepreneur spirit in Sharjah
It has supported 114 startups, which have created over 1,300 jobs and generated USD130 million in revenue over the past five years …
What a great business hotel – Fantastic service – Review of Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi
Stayed here a few years ago when this hotel first opened and thought ‘great’ a Marriott near airport in Abu Dhabi. Unfortunately, not a good return visit a few years later. Reception staff and lounge …
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Business traveller – Review of Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi – Tripadvisor
Stayed here a few years ago when this hotel first opened and thought ‘great’ a Marriott near airport in Abu Dhabi. Unfortunately, not a good return visit a few years later. Reception staff and lounge …
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Today In Payments Around The World: TerraPay Promotes UAE Digital Payments; Floods, COVID Resurgence Slows China’s Economy
TerraPay and Network International team to promote digital payments, while China contends with the impact from COVID-19 surge.
Second shot hurdle for Sharjah family stuck in Kol
Kolkata: An Indian couple residing in Sharjah, who had to come to Kolkata on an urgent family visit this April, is unable to return home because one o.
Ex-UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov plans to launch new fight schools in Russia and Abu Dhabi – including ‘big’ development in Moscow
UFC icon-turned-mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov has announced plans to open several fight schools where he will hold “masterclasses”, revealing that the largest will launch in Abu Dhabi by the end of 2021.