The UAE has administered 55,792 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine in the past 24 hours.”” 55,792 “#_19” 24 .. 17,454,250.# pic.twitter.com/fCrg3vQvLz- (@wamnews) August 17, 2021The country’s Ministry …
UAE: 40-member gang jailed, fined Dh860 million for money laundering
A gang of 40 has been sentenced to between five to 10 years in jail for money laundering activities and defrauding others through stock markets. The defendants of various nationalities were also …
Viacom18 bags T10 cricket league rights, plans to bid for more sporting properties
Entertainment-focused broadcaster Viacom18 has bagged TV and digital rights for a short format cricket series to be played in Abu Dhabi and announced its keenness to bid for more sporting properties …
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Sheikh Mohammed launches massive solar energy project
The Ruler of Dubai announced the launch of a massive solar energy project on Tuesday. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of …
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MBR launches new production phase in Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park
Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has launched a new production phase in the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park to produce 300 megawatts of energy that can cater to the needs of 90,000 houses.
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British student, 21, shares video aboard RAF military plane
Miles Routledge, 21, shared footage of him sitting alongside hundreds of other people fleeing the militant group as the aircraft touched down in the UAE.
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UAE: Experts share tips on how tech can help children’s learning outcomes
The move seeks to address the issues related to millennial lifestyle in a bid to improve physical and mental health outcomes.
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How Dubai is at the centre of a global port revolution
DP World has completed a real time test of an automated container handling system which has the potential to revolutionise port operations worldwide. The trial of the Boxbay high bay storage concept …
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UAE: Plane carrying French evacuees from Afghanistan lands in Abu Dhabi
The first French military plane carrying French evacuees from Afghanistan landed overnight in Abu Dhabi, Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly said on Tuesday, adding that France was working on running …
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U.S. Dropped From Abu Dhabi Travel Green List as Cases Spike
The United States has been removed from Abu Dhabi’s green list, meaning travelers from the country will now need to quarantine on arrival in the Middle Eastern city.
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40 people jailed, fined Dh860m for fraud and money laundering in Abu Dhabi
They were charged for converting the victims’ money into fake digital currencies Abu Dhabi: At least forty defendants of different nationalities were sentenced to prison terms, ranging between 5 and …
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Sharjah: PCR tests mandatory for children above 12 to return to schools
According to the Sharjah Private Education Authority, vaccines are not mandatory for children to return to schools in the emirate.
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Sharjah-based Sheraa created 1,300 jobs through start-ups
Sharjah: Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa) has shared its achievements since its inception in 2016, including the fact that it has supported 114 start-ups over the past five years. It follows …
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UAE residents are more comfortable with online and digital payments: experts
The trend of rising contactless and online payments in the UAE is here to stay and probably become a normal feature for many residents in the UAE in the future too, say banking and financial sector …
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Dubai’s efforts have helped aviation sector combat Covid-19 pandemic: Sheikh Ahmed
The UAE recently eased travel restrictions, opening quarantine-free travel corridors with multiple countries across the world.
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Dubai Police And Dubai Sports Council Discuss Preparations For Start Of Season And Return Of Fans
Inspection teams of Dubai Police and Dubai Sports Council have visited different sports clubs of Dubai to review preparations for the start of the seaso …
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The story of flydubai: Dubai’s low-cost success
Started by the Dubai government as a low-cost alternative to flagship carrier Emirates, it wasn’t long before flydubai sprang into action by placing an order for 50 Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft at the …
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