The Nigeria government stopped the UAE national carrier, Emirates Airline, from subjecting Nigerian travellers to additional rapid antigen test as against its stipulated negative PCR test at the Lagos …
U.S. Intends to Move Forward on F-35 Sale to UAE, U.S. Official Says
The United States intends to move forward with the sale of 50 F-35 stealth fighters jets to the United Arab Emirates but there must be a clear understanding of “Emirati obligations”, a U.S. official …
US reaffirms commitment to UAE F-35 sale at Dubai Airshow
Axel Schmidt The US agreed to sell the UAE the F-35 fighter jets as part of a broader $23 billion arms sale. Reuters . A senior US official said on Tuesday while visiting the D …
UAE announces South Korean M-SAM order
Ministry of Defence announced on 16 November that it intends to acquire South Korea’s M-SAM air defence system.
Negotiations Begin for Trade Agreement with UAE
The Minister of Economy and Industry, Orna Barbivay, held a virtual meeting on Monday night with her UAE counterpart, H.E Abdullah bin Tuk al-Marie, and …
UAE to help refurbish world’s oldest spaceport in Baikonur
The UAE will work together with Russia and Kazakhstan to upgrade the world’s oldest spaceport in Baikonur. A letter of intent between the UAE Space Agency, Roscosmos and Kazakhstan’s aerospace …
Dubai Racing Club to honour frontline warriors at its next meeting
Dubai Racing Club has announced that its next race meeting at Meydan Racecourse on Thursday will be dedicated to honouring frontline workers at government entities who served the country during the …
Dubai successfully concludes participation in COP26 climate conference in Scotland
Delegation discussed emirate’s progress and global efforts at climate summit Dubai: A Dubai-led delegation participated in the 26th session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) held …
Dubai Airshow 2021: Halcon, Embraer to collaborate on weapons expansion for Super Tucano
Emirati defence conglomerate Edge announced on 15 November that its munitions subsidiary Halcon was collaborating with Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer …
Eurosam unveils new SAMP/T air defense variant at Dubai Airshow
The system has a 150-kilometer interception range and a 350-kilometer detection range, and it features a 360-degree multifunctional radar fitted with a rotating active electronically scanned array …
Want a home with low electricity bills? Head to MBR Solar Park to see Dubai’s smart home models
DEWA opens second Solar Decathlon ME with Dh10m prize for smartest solar-powered home Dubai: Residents wishing to build homes with low electricity bills can now head to Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum …
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Pandora Papers: How the UAE has become a go-to offshore haven for Africa’s political and business elite
Nour El Fath Azali, a former bank auditor and American business school graduate, set up a shell company in the United Arab Emirates, according to records from the Pandora Papers investigation. The …
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Why Naser Taher’s MultiBank Plans A One-Stop-Shop For Crypto
MultiBank Group believes a full-service cryptocurrency exchange from a trusted brand will bring much-needed credibility to the sector …
Despite COVID-19, Sharjah International Book Fair draws over 1.6 million visitors
The world’s largest book fair, the 40th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) which ended Saturday, attracted 1,692,463 visitors from 109 countries, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The 11-day fair, …
Bank of Sharjah’s total assets up 7 per cent at Dhs38.5 billion
Bank of Sharjah Group has reported a pre-provision net profit of Dhs175 million for the period ended Sept.30, 2021. Upon application of Dhs1,475 million …
NBA signs deal to play preseason games in Abu Dhabi
The NBA is bringing two preseason games to Abu Dhabi next season, marking the first time the league will play in the Arabian Gulf. No preseason games have been played outside of North America since …
NBA and Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi Announce Multiyear Partnership to Host First N
Groundbreaking Partnership Marks First NBA ( Games in the Arabian Gulf; partnership Also Includes Fan Events, Jr. NBA Leagues for …