Riyadh won’t want to cede an advantage in business to its Gulf neighbor … with a special focus on the Middle East and Africa. Now that the United Arab Emirates plans to switch to a Monday-Friday …
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Ludhiana | Dubai returnee tests Covid +ve , dept to send sample for genome testing to Delhi
The sample of Dubai-returnee, who turned positive for Covid could not be sent for genome sequencing to test for the Omicron strain due to a protest by National Health Mission employees.
Dubai fire crews extinguish fire at tower on Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai Civil Defence extinguished a fire broke that broke out at a tower on Sheikh Zayed Road on Tuesday night. Emergency services were called to deal with the fire at Al Ghadeer Tower in the Trade …
Dubai schools to adopt weekends on Saturdays and Sundays
The authority said: “We will work with our colleagues in the educational community in Dubai to ensure a smooth transition in line with the new decision.” …
UAE Shifts Workweek to Monday Through Friday to Align With Western World, Global Markets
It said the schedule is meant to also “add to the flexible, secure and enjoyable lifestyle the Emirates offers its citizens and residents.” …
Saudi Crown Prince Arrives in UAE on Gulf Tour Amid Economic Rivalry
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, on a tour of the Gulf region, arrived on Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates, an ally locked in a growing economic rivalry with the kingdom. He was met by the …
UAE to shift weekend to Saturday and Sunday starting next year
The UAE will have a four-½-day working week, with the weekend starting on Friday afternoon and lasting until Sunday.
Dubai hotels surpass 2019 profit level in October
Hotels in Dubai surpassed their 2019 profit levels in October, as the emirate’s tourism sector continued its strong recovery in the wake of the Expo 2020 Dubai opening, and a host of other …
Dubai: Fire breaks out in residential building
A fire broke out in a residential building on Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road. Photos and videos shared by Khaleej Times readers showed the fire raging on the 15th floor of the building. Several civil …
Aldar-ADQ consortium to buy 85pc stake in Sodic for $387m
An Abu Dhabi investor consortium, comprising Aldar, one of the UAE’s largest real estate groups, and top investor ADQ, has reached an agreement with Egyptian property development company Sodic to …
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Aldar and ADQ acquire majority stake in Egypt’s Sodic in $386.8m deal
A consortium of Aldar Properties, the biggest developer in Abu Dhabi, and one of the region’s biggest holding companies ADQ will acquire a majority stake in Egypt’s Sixth of October for Development …
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Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay among best areas to buy property in Dubai
Dubai property prices during the first 10 months of 2021 as key performing areas continue to produce favourable results; Dubai …
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Tecom IPO on cards to list on Dubai Financial Market
Tecom Group will be the latest entrant to list on the local stock market after Dewa and Salik road toll system, according to Dubai Media Office. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, …
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From Bear to Bull: Jordan Belfort to Attend Blockchain World Abu Dhabi as Key Speaker
Dive into the metaverse at Abu DhabiFind out how you could meet the ‘Wolf of Wall Street,’ Jordan BelfortAll registrants have the chance to win a Bitcoin, to be announced on Dec. 17 ABU DHABI, United …
Green hydrogen hub backed by $5 billion of investment planned for the UAE
Hydrogen has a diverse range of applications and can be deployed in a wide range of industries. While there is excitement about the potential of hydrogen, some business leaders are cautious when it …
UAE to shift to Saturday-Sunday weekend in line with global markets
The United Arab Emirates will shift to a working week of four and half days with a Saturday-Sunday weekend from the start of next year to better align its economy with global markets, but private …
Dubai maintains status as a hub for innovative energy solutions
Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, …