A round up of 8 things you probably didn’t know about the United Arab Emirates.1. Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Mosque houses the world’s largest carpet. The rug, with its 2.2 billion hand-tied knots, …
UAE’s people of determination call for special passports, discounts from airlines, hotels
People of determination in the UAE have called for introducing special passports for them and also urged to update regulations that allow them to use new-age technologies and devices for a smoother …
Yemen Warns of Targeting ‘Depth of UAE’ in Case of Escalation
Bakhiti, a member of Yemen’s Supreme Political Council, warned that Yemen will have no choice but to target the depth of the UAE if it continues to escalate the situation in the warn-torn country.
Free trade pact with UAE nearing conclusion: Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said a free trade agreement with the UAE is nearing to conclusion, and negotiations for the proposed pact with Australia are at an advanced …
Fleetwood, Scott confirmed for Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic
It will be a 11th consecutive appearance for five-time DP World Tour winner Fleetwood when he returns to the Emirates Golf Club on January 27-30 …
Dubai: 605 inmates memorised Holy Quran, 1,228 took part in educational, sports activities
Around 170 inmates benefitted from scientific courses last year, while 191 benefited from educational courses reached in 2020 …
FACT CHECK: Did Tinubu say he would turn Nigeria to Dubai if elected president?
A statement attributed to Bola Tinubu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying he would turn Nigeria to Dubai if elected president in 2023 was circulated on social media.
BGI Genomics showcases high-throughput COVID testing air lab at Dubai World Expo
From January 11 to 13, a model of BGI Genomics’ Huo-Yan Air Laboratory, was showcased at the China Pavilion of Dubai World Expo. With …
Dior’s new boutique at Dubai Airport
Nestled in Terminal 3, the boutique offers a stunning range of Dior pieces This is the second Dior boutique at Dubai International Airport. Image Credit: Supplied Founded in 1946 by Christian Dior, …
7 unique lakes to visit in Dubai
UAE has no dearth of attractions, man-made and natural, to explore while in the country Dubai: Here are some beautiful lakes to check out – some of these are man-made while others are natural gems.
Digital transformation will empower governments: UAE Minister
Italy aims to become a leader in digital development by ensuring at least 70 per cent of the population gets proper digital skills in order to realise an inclusive …
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Dissolving boundaries and new tech presents prospects in UAE
The ‘platformisation’ of capital markets, or the adoption of ‘platform ecosystems’ as they are commonly known in the big tech sector, is happening right now in the UAE and opportunities abound for …
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Zoho’s Dubai Headquarters To Operate On New Working Week
Zoho Corp., a leading global technology company, has announced the shift to the UAE’s working week in its Dubai headquarters office. Effective January 2022, Zoho will operate from Monday to Friday.
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Creative Zone Launches First of its Kind ‘2022 UAE Business Set-up Guide’ for Local and International Investors
UAE based business setup company, Creative Zone launched the first edition of its comprehensive ‘2022 Business Setup Guide’ for companies and entrepreneurs seeking …
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UAE: 33,548 Covid vaccine doses administered in 24 hours
The UAE has administered 33,548 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine in the past 24 hours. The country’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said the total doses administered now stand at 22.9 million.
Covid in UAE: Abu Dhabi parents to help determine whether schools will continue remote learning
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) has conducted a survey to gauge whether parents would favour remote education or face-to-face learning for their children. The survey …
UAE records 2,616 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths in 24 hours
The United Arab Emirates registered 2,616 new COVID-19 cases and four virus-related deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP). The total number of …