Emirates airline said a flight to Kabul on Sunday was diverted due to the temporary closure of the runway at the airport, while fellow Dubai state-owned carrier flydubai suspended services.
Emirates Flight Diverts Back to Dubai as Taliban Encircles Kabul
An Emirates’ flight from Dubai abandoned its landing in Kabul and diverted back to Dubai on Sunday, according to FlightRadar24, as Taliban militants encircled Afghanistan’s capital city.
Dubai’s Union Properties announces $7.3m profit for Q2 amid emirate’s property boom
Real estate developer’s profits increased by 483% in the second quarter of the year, compared to Q1, as Dubai’s economy continues to chart a recovery from coronavirus …
Dubai companies keen to obtain ‘Verified Exporter’ recognition
The ‘Verified Exporter’ programme launched by Dubai Industries & Exports (Dubai IE), the export promotion and industrial development agency of Dubai Economy, has seen 118 applications out of which 36 …
Dubai: $1 million coders challenge launched
Dubai has launched the largest coding challenge of its kind, offering a grand prize of $1 million. Million Arab Coders Challenge. It invites the initiative’s graduates from all over the world to …
Leaning into the future of Dubai real estate
I have always been passionate about real estate and it further grew when I moved to Dubai 12 years ago,” says, Group Managing Partner and CEO. “It was clear to me that I would run a business in the …
50 facts about Expo 2020 Dubai with less than 50 days to go
Expo 2020 Dubai, from design to reality and beyond The final touches are being applied to the site at Expo 2020 Dubai, with less than 50 days to go until the world fair opens its doors. Nevertheless, …
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New UAE cloud seeding test in Texas shows ‘promising results’
A UAE trial involving new cloud seeding technology has shown promising results. Centre of Meteorology carried out a series of flights over Texas while working with the US state’s local weather …
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Abu Dhabi updates travel rules
New Abu Dhabi travel rules for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers. Abu Dhabi updates travel rules. abu dhabi flights, Abu Dhabi Green list, abu dhabi quarantine, abu dhabi travel rules, travel …
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Dubai’s total residential transaction value sees 50% increase QoQ in Q2 2021
International Dubai-based real estate services firm, Chestertons, Dubai has noted a notable rise in residential transactions over the second quarter of. Dubai’s total residential transaction value …
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UAE jobs: Banks hiring relationship officers; salary Dh7,000, plus incentives
Recruitment executives say finance is one of the top sectors in the UAE that will see an increase in workforce this year.
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Medical technology used in Abu Dhabi for the first time saves 85-year-old’s knee
The orthopaedic surgery team (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi has successfully completed knee replacement surgery on an 85-year-old female patient with a complex case, using minimally invasive computer-guided …
Abu Dhabi: New COVID-19 guidelines for travel, visiting public places
Dubai: On August 14, the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee, announced several updates that would be applicable in the emirate on visiting public places, travelling to the emirate and …
Construction starts in Abu Dhabi on world’s largest vertical farm for research
The 54,000 sq.ft. facility will be the world’s largest indoor vertical farm for research and is projected to provide 60 jobs …
Abu Dhabi: Complete list of new Covid-19 rules
The new rules limit entry to public spaces to Covid-vaccinated people, increase operating capacity at malls and eateries, among others.
India Social and Cultural Centre, Abu Dhabi hosts flag hoisting ceremony for Independence Day
The tricolour was raised by George Varghese, Hon. Acting President of ISC, in the presence of several officials.
Etisalat Group appoints new CEO for UAE operations
Etisalat Group on Sunday announced the appointment of Masood M. Sharif Mahmood as chief executive officer for Etisalat UAE operations. Reporting to Etisalat Group CEO, this new position is part of …