Sharjah Municipality is offering free firewood to Emiratis to help prevent the random cutting down of trees. The logs are generally used for camping in the desert or on Emirati farms. The initiative, …
Winter holiday trends: UAE residents pick destinations based on Covid-19 safety
Instead of cancelling their travel plans, vacationers from UAE are opting to travel to destinations in Eastern Europe and island nations facing limited Covid-19 restrictions; travel agents told …
UAE expresses solidarity with Philippines over Typhoon Rai victims
The typhoon caused around 200 fatalities and left thousands homeless. Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Philippines over the victims of …
Look: ‘Fire’ on 112th floor of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa put out in 10 mins in evacuation drill
The fire and evacuation drill at Burj Khalifa was part of Dubai Civil Defence’s preparations for New Year celebrations …
Evacuation drill at world’s tallest tower, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, achieves success in 10 minutes
Drill featured fire scenario on 112th floor from where New Year’s fireworks will launch : Dubai Civil Defence on Monday held an emergency evacuation drill at Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower in …
Expo 2020 Dubai visit numbers pass 7m mark
Dubai visit numbers have increased significantly to a total of 7,167,591 visits in the period up to 20th December, as organisers continue to maintain robust COVID-19 measures, ensuring a safe and …
UAE: Workers at Dubai Expo suppliers report poverty wages, illegal deductions, employer surveillance & poor food provision; cos. did not respond
A report from the AP reveals that workers at suppliers contracted to provide services at the Dubai Expo are paying exorbitant and illegal recruitment fees, experiencing passport confiscation, crowded …
Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah named world’s leading tourism development project
Dubai: Palm Jumeirah was named World’s Leading Tourism Development Project at the 2021 World Travel Awards, on Monday. Three of the island’s newest attractions and destinations were also awarded. • …
Salama is Takaful partner for The Gate properties project
Islamic Arab Insurance Company (Salama) has inked a deal to come on board as the exclusive insurance partner for the ‘In-Between’ project helmed by Abu Dhabi-based real estate firm, The Gate …
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Abu Dhabi’s IHC acquires majority stake in Al Qudra Holding as part of expansion push
International Holding Company has taken a controlling stake in Abu Dhabi-based investment company Al Qudra Holding, as it continues to expand its portfolio of investments across sectors. The …
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Rafael Nadal tests positive for COVID-19 following participation in Abu Dhabi event
Rafael Nadal announced on Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19. This comes after Nadal arrived back in Spain after competing in the Mubadala World Tennis Championship exhibition event in …
Max Litchfield Works On His Trick-Shot Game In Isolation After Positive Covid Test In Abu Dhabi
Two-time Olympian Max Litchfield has tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently isolating in Abu Dhabi. The four-time European medallist posted on social media that he had withdrawn from the 400IM …
Rafael Nadal tests positive after a tournament in Abu Dhabi.
The Spanish tennis star said that he was isolating at home. The test further jeopardized his hopes of playing in next month’s Australian Open.
CBUAE enhances oversight of UAE banks’ real estate exposures
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has developed an enhanced framework to supervise banks’ exposures to the real estate sector. The new standards cover all types of on-balance-sheet loans and …
Filipino couple in UAE gets engaged under giant Christmas tree at Dubai’s Global Village
Young couple had met on Facebook a year ago and will tie the knot this month in Dubai Dubai: ‘Tis the season to be jolly’ and also the perfect time for a Filipino couple who got engaged under a giant …
Dubai to become specialised crypto zone in digital assets push
Dubai’s government has revealed plans for the city to become a specialised crypto zone as regional economic competition heats up.
Expo 2020 Dubai visit numbers pass 7mln mark
Expo 2020 Dubai visit numbers increase significantly to over 7 million in the period leading up to Dec. 20, as the mega-event’s organisers continue to maintain robust COVID-19 measures to ensure the …