Dubai’s business activity grew at a slower pace last month, with new orders dropping for the first time since February even as the city prepared to launch its World Expo 2020 event.
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Dubai’s non-oil private sector growth softens in September
Dubai’s non-oil private sector expanded at a modest pace in September as output continued to expand at a strong rate, but new orders declined for the first time since February 2021. The headline IHS …
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UAE Press: Dubai is busy and back in business
Trade tourism, hospitality and logistics, Dubai’s traditional strengths, are expected to see the most activity during the next six months, said a local English-language daily. In an editorial on …
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Dubai start-up helping to initiate family offices, SMEs across GCC to e-commerce
After expanding its operations in the UAE, 1115Inc plans to enter two more markets in the GCC – Bahrain and Qatar – in the near future …
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Dubai’s Department of Finance announces new PPP projects worth Dhs25bn
On Sunday, the Government of Dubai’s Department of Finance (DoF) announced a new public-private partnership (PPP) project portfolio worth over Dhs25bn across several vital sectors. It includes more …
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Dubai announces new PPP projects worth $6.8bn
The Government of Dubai’s Department of Finance (DoF) has announced a large portfolio of projects worth more than AED25 billion ($6.8 billion) under the public-private partnership (PPP) project …
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Sharjah Weather Update, RCB vs KKR, IPL 2021: Forecast, Pitch Report, and Venue Records
It will be a test of two contrasting captains as Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on Eoin Morgan’s Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL Eliminator in Sharjah on Monday, October 11. RCB …
IPL 2021 Playoffs: Shakib-al-Hasan May Miss RCB vs KKR Eliminator in Sharjah For National Duty – Report
Reports suggest that the Bangladesh Cricket Board has asked Shakib to join the national team ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Destigmatisation of COVID-19 urged as UAE panel discusses emotional burden
The emotional burden of COVID-19 on patients and their families came up for discussion at a special panel organised by the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) on the occasion of World Mental Health …
UAE to launch mission to explore Venus, land on asteroid
Set to launch in 2028, the mission will see the UAE explore the planet Venus as well as seven asteroids before being the first Arab nation to land on an asteroid.
Israel plans to reopen to vaccinated tourists in Nov, hopes to attract many from the UAE
Israel expects to reopen the country to vaccinated tourists starting from next month, and hopes to attract several travellers from the UAE, a senior official has said. “We have already started to …
Long-Banned Apple Facetime Calls Apparently Working in UAE
FaceTime calls seemed to be working in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, an apparent loosening of long-standing restrictions on the Apple programme in the federation of seven sheikhdoms.
Injured at work or while commuting to and from office? Here’s what your employer owes you under UAE law
Legal experts explain the conditions where costs can be legally claimed Dubai: The employer of a person who suffers an injury at work must cover his treatment expenses under the UAE Federal Law. An …
Kaspersky: 36% of social media users in the UAE escape the pandemic reality by following influencers
People worldwide are turning to virtual, ‘parasocial’ relationships with influencers to cope with the effects of the pandemic
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Dubai Police foil Dhs500m cocaine smuggling attempt
In an operation codenamed ‘Scorpion’, the Dubai Police has thwarted an attempt to smuggle 500kg of pure cocaine into the country. The narcotics, worth more than Dhs500m in street value, were hidden …
Marsa Plaza, Dubai Festival City, UAE / Dubai
Marsa Plaza, Dubai Festival City, UAE / Dubai for £310,000. Marketed by Chestertons International, Head Office …
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Why the UAE’s 2050 net-zero pledge matters
Balancing the UAE’s electricity grid with solar power is much easier than for Europe’s renewables, the continent currently struggling into an impending winter crisis. The sun’s energy here is abundant …
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