Chairman of UAE Government Media Office says country’s handling of pandemic was exemplary Sharjah: The global interest in the UAE tripled in 2020 from 2019 thanks to major projects undertaken by the …
Expo 2020 Dubai: UAE’s triumph is GCC’s success, says Kuwaiti pavilion director
The UAE’s success is equally the success of the GCC and the Arab world, and hence the GCC block including Kuwait, has come in full force to make Expo 2020 a runaway hit, Mazen Ali Zakaria Alansari, …
10 animal encounters in UAE that kids will love
DETAILS: Twenty-minute encounters happen twice a day, at 12.30pm and 4.30pm. Cost: Dh254 per person. Image Credit: Sandra Albanesi/Gulf News reader Hug a camel: At the Camel Farm, you can undertake a …
Dubai’s Non-Oil External Trade Surges as City Prepares for Expo
Dubai’s non-oil foreign trade jumped 31% in the first half as the Middle East’s business hub prepares to host one of the world’s biggest in-person events since the pandemic started.
Middle East Newsletter: Bustling Dubai Readies for Expo Crowds
With just days to go till Dubai starts to welcome tourists for Expo 2020, the city is bustling. Business is in full swing, restaurants have to be booked in advance and luxury sports cars swarm the …
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Sheikh Maktoum meets finance ministry team
UAE’s newly appointed finance minister urges team to work as one with one spirit Dubai: Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Prime Minister, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of …
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Al Andalusia Courtyard launches new mall project in Dubai
Al Andalusia Courtyard, a Dubai-based real estate developer, is set to launch its new family business district, Andalusia Courtyard, in the heart of Dubailand offering a mix of entertainment and …
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Ski Dubai to host cooler-than-cool Ice Warrior Challenge
You’re going to want to join this uber-cool race at Ski Dubai. The Ice Warrior Challenge is an annual gauntlet that takes place at Ski Dubai in the Mall of the Emirates. This year you can put your …
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Government support mitigates pandemic impact on UAE banks: S&P
According to S&P, in the early days of the pandemic, the most vulnerable banking sector in the GCC was the UAE, where the pandemic disrupted important economic sectors such as the hospitality, trade, …
UAE: 8,929 Covid vaccine doses administered in 24 hours
The UAE has administered 8,929 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine in the past 24 hours. The country’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said the total doses administered now stand at 19.85 million.
COVID-19 kills one in UAE, infects 298 others
UAE announced on Sunday one COVID-19 death and 298 infections in the past 24 hours, with a total of 734,894 sickened, …
UAE to make it easier for Indian travellers visiting Expo 2020
Relaxed travel guidelines and COVID protocols will welcome all Indian visitors whether they had tourist visas or work visas ahead of Dubai Expo 2020. Expo 2020 Dubai will be held from Oct.1, 2021 to …
IPL 2021 in UAE: Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore seek first win in the UAE Mumbai Indians square off against Royal Challengers Bangalore in an IPL match, which may resemble a chess match. Can a T20 …
Etihad adds more flights to Seychelles for UAE holidaymakers
The national airline of the UAE will upgrade its Seychelles service from four to five weekly flights from Oct.7, as well as operate seven additional services between Oct.15 and 24 to coincide with the …
Supermarket group aswaaq unveils big UAE expansion plan
UAE-based supermarkets and community malls brand aswaaq Retail has announced a five-year expansion plan under which it will be opening new outlets in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al …
Pakistan to seek individual trade deals with UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman
The UAE, along with Saudi Arabia and Oman, will be sought by Pakistan for individual trade deals, a Pakistani official said on Sunday, as talks with the Gulf Cooperation Council remain stalled. The …
World’s largest floating nightclub, opens on Dubai’s QE2
The entertainment venue is set to be Dubai’s most exclusive nightlife spot, atop the QE2 Unveiling at Queen Elizabeth II, the city’s first hotel on water, Float Dubai will be the world’s largest …