S’pore’s total case count is now at 262,383. The VTLs were deferred as a precaution amid the new Omicron variant.
Lord Rose of Monewden criticises UK’s Expo effort in Dubai
Britain’s £44 million pavilion at Expo 2020 was designed to “promote the UK as a world-class destination for trade, investment, education and tourism”. It has, …
Watch: Arab Journalism Award winners honoured at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Al Wasl Plaza
Awards celebrate print and online journalism excellence in 13 different categories Dubai: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister …
( read original story …)
Dubai Tourism issues over 10K instant licences in first 10 months
Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai has announced 10,707 Instant Licences were issued during the first 10 months of 2021 …
( read original story …)
Amazon’s most technologically advanced fulfilment centre to open in Abu Dhabi
The centre is being built in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Investment Office and is expected to be operation by 2024 …
COVID-19: World Muslim Communities Council postpones international conference to be held in UAE
Decision made due to developments of new COVID-19 variant Omicron Abu Dhabi: The World Muslim Communities Council announced the postponement of its international conference ‘Islamic Unity: Concept, …
Somalia – Turkey Explores $5bn Currency Swap With the UAE
Turkish officials also signed a deal with Abu Dhabi that allows the latter to directly inject US dollars into the Turkish central bank coffers Tu …
UAE offers COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for adults amid concern over Omicron
The UAE announced on Sunday that it has made COVID-19 vaccine booster shots available for everyone over the age of 18, as international concern rises over …
New Covid strain forces UAE expats to cancel holiday plans to India
Reports of Covid-19’s Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) have thrown a spanner in the works for many UAE holidaymakers planning a trip home to India this winter. Travel agents here told IANS that UAE …
Hamdan bin Mohammed inaugurates RIT-Dubai’s New Campus at Dubai Silicon Oasis
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Cou …
( read original story …)
Prosperous Dubai and Its Paradoxes
Dubai must be one of the most unusual places in the world. It is one of the seven emirates that comprise the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary as an …
( read original story …)
Phil Salt, Tom Banton show off their credentials at Abu Dhabi T10
Across a weekend of triple-headers at the Abu Dhabi T10, there has been an exhibition of opening batting on display. No doubt, the shorter boundaries have helped, especially in a format whereby the …
Abu Dhabi T10: Gladiators warm up for big clash with easy win
Gladiators are now occupying the top position with 12 points, pushing Team Abu Dhabi (12 points) to second place, thanks to superior net run-rate …
Team Abu Dhabi win fourth successive UIM F1H2O world title
Team Abu Dhabi are UIM F1H2O world champions for a fourth year in succession after a day of extreme drama at the Grand Prix of Portugal, which saw Thani Al Qamzi agonisingly lose out to Sweden’s Jonas …
Dubai Press Club launches Arab Media Award
The announcement of the Arab Media Award was made during a ceremony organised by Dubai Press Club at Expo 2020 Dubai’s Al Wasl Plaza to honour the winners of the 20th and final edition of the Arab …
UAE – Paytm IPO debacle and possible cycle peak
By Matein Khalid
Speculative manias in the financial markets invariably culminate in hysteria and greed run amok. So the 25% fall in the $2.5 bi …
( read original story …)
Seven injured in several accidents over the weekend in Dubai
Seven people were severely injured in seven different accidents over the weekend, the Acting Director of the General Department of Traffic Police at Dubai Police Colonel Jumaa Salem Bin Suwaidan has …
( read original story …)