According to state media reports, UAE has issued its first civil marriage licence to a non-Muslim couple. A country of about 10 million, around 90 per cent of the country’s total population are …
UAE approves emergency use of Sinopharm vaccine
The ministry affirmed that the emergency use of the new vaccine is in full compliance with the regulations and laws for a faster review of licensing procedures …
UAE school recognised as ‘Unified Champion School’ for its inclusive sports practice
The ‘Unified Champion Schools Programme’ was launched by Special Olympics UAE in 2019, and was designed to make sports and youth leadership in public and private schools acros …
Fraying Saudi-UAE Ties Put U.S. Objectives at Risk
Once close allies, the two Gulf states are increasingly at odds over political and economic interests. The rivalry complicates investors’ choices while giving greater leverage to Iran.
UAE approves Sinopharm’s protein-based vaccine
The United Arab Emirates has approved emergency use of Sinopharm’s protein-based COVID-19 vaccine and it will be available to the public as a booster dose starting January 2022, the health ministry …
EDB’S Business Banking App supports 500 UAE companies in 3 months
EDB’s Business Banking App serves 500 UAE SMEs as consumers turn to digital options.. EDB’S Business Banking App supports 500 UAE companies in 3 months. banking, Digital banking, EDB, Emirates …
Expo 2020 Dubai: When women thrive, humanity thrives
For the first time in more than a century, Expo 2020 Dubai is the first world exposition to house a standalone pavilion entirely devoted to women – and we couldn’t be happier. In collaboration with …
Dubai Diaries: Why 1983 was a landmark year
As I grew up, I suspected that 1983 had changed something more fundamental among that generation of Indians. They may or may not have watched the game. They may or may not even have known the names of …
Six ways you can emerge a big winner in this Dubai Shopping Festival
Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is hosting plenty of competitions, raffles and prize draws to take part in. Here are the six best competitions not to miss at this year’s festival. Rev up your shopping …
Shanghai Electric Implements Green Construction Practices to Protect Dubai Natural Environment
Shanghai Electric (“Shanghai Electric” or “the Company”) (601727.SS and 02727. HK) plays a key role in helping Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries build low-carbon and clean energy infrastructure …
Dubai Chamber Announces Shift to 4.5-Day Work Week
Dubai Chamber has announced that it will shift to a 4.5-day work week starting January 3, 2022, in a move that falls in line with a newly approved work …
Karachi-Dubai becomes 9th busiest air route as expatriates return
The air travel between Karachi and Dubai has increased several folds as Pakistani workers return to their jobs in the Gulf region. With the uptick in the passenger load, the UAE’s airlines Emirates …
13-hour New Year’s Eve celebration at Expo 2020 Dubai
A truly once in a lifetime NYE celebration. 13-hour New Year’s Eve celebration at Expo 2020 Dubai. Expo 2020 Dubai. Culture, Music, New Year’s Eve 2021-2022.
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COVID-19: Abu Dhabi initiative delivers 65 vaccine storage freezers to Africa
The Abu Dhabi-led initiative delivers 65 ultra-cold freezers, enabling over 20 African nations to scale immunisation programmes using vaccines requiring ultra-cold storage. The Abu Dhabi-led …
UAE nationals exempted from pre-entry visa to Tajikistan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) has announced that UAE nationals with diplomatic, special and normal passports can now travel to Tajikistan without pre-entry …
Dubai: 6 jailed for kidnapping, assault, robbery of Dh40,000
The Dubai Criminal Court sentenced an Asian gang of 6 to three years’ imprisonment and subsequent deportation from the country. This follows their conviction for stealing Dh40,000 from a bank card …
Dubai Globe Soccer Awards: Mbappe, Lewandowski say quality will suffer with biennial World Cups
France forward Kylian Mbappe and Polish striker Robert Lewandowski expressed their reservations about a biennial World Cup, saying quality would take a hit if overworked players are forced to play the …