A U.S. judge on Wednesday set a September start date for the trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s billionaire ally Thomas Barrack, who is charged with illegally lobbying for the United Arab …
J&K signs MoU with LuLu Group in Dubai
Will set up food processing & logistics hub in Srinagar Correspondent DUBAI, Jan 5: J&K Government today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LuLu Group to set up a food processing & …
UAE companies keen to invest in semiconductor businesses and technical industries in US
UAE companies are keen to invest in technical industries, semiconductor businesses and information technology projects in the world’s largest economy, according to a senior official from the Ministry …
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UAE economy to grow 4.2% in 2022: central bank
UAE’s central bank expects the country’s real total GDP to grow at a stronger pace by 4.2 percent and non-hydrocarbon real GDP to increase by 3.9 percent in 2022. “However, economic projections are …
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UAE – Covid-19: Sharjah Airport to stop providing PCR test services upon reaching maximum capacity
The Sharjah Airport Medical Centre will stop providing Covid-19 PCR test services upon reaching maximum capacity. In an announcement posted on social media, Sharjah Aiport officials said the services …
UAE – Sharjah Airport obtains International Health Accreditation Certificate for second year in a row
In recognition of its efforts to provide a safe experience for travelers, Sharjah Airport has succeeded in obtaining the Airport Health Accreditation (AHA) certificate, issued by the Airports Council …
Sharjah International Airport obtains health accreditation certificate
It is the first airport in the UAE and the seventh in the Middle East to achieve this. Sharjah Airport first obtained the certificate in December 2020.
UAE – Covid-19: Abu Dhabi delivers 210 million vaccine doses to 60 countries
Abu Dhabi’s Hope Consortium has successfully delivered more than 210 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to over 60 countries in 2021, top officials leading the initiative said. A collaboration of the …
UAE – ATRC announces new commercialisation arm, three new specialised research centres
Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), the overarching entity mandated to shape Abu Dhabi’s advanced technology R & D ecosystem, today announced the launch of VentureOne, a new …
Value of Dubai property deals last year jumps 71% to Dh300bn
There were 84,772 property transactions worth a total of Dh300 billion in Dubai last year, according to the emirate’s land department.The number of deals was 65 per cent higher on the year as their …
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The top 10 most luxurious villas in Dubai
Despite the difficult global economic situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the real estate market in the Emirate of Dubai continues to grow steadily. Investors are offered new, interesting …
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Voco Donnington Dubai welcomes guests to the heart of bustling and cosmopolitan JLT
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, further expands its footprint with voco Bonnington Dubai, marking the brand’s second voco hotel in Dubai. As one of IHG’s newest …
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UAE vows to work for peace at UNSC
The UAE announced its ‘Stronger United’ commitments for its term on the United Nations Security Council for 2022-2023. The commitments, which include securing peace, advancing inclusion, building …
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Trump friend Tom Barrack scheduled to go on trial in September for illegal United Arab Emirates lobbying case
The investor Tom Barrack is accused of secretly trying to advance the UAE’s interests during the presidency of his friend, Donald Trump.
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COVID-19: Sharjah Airport to stop PCR tests upon reaching full capacity
Move taken to maintain social distancing at airport medical centre Sharjah: Sharjah Airport announced on Wednesday that COVID-19 PCR tests will be stopped at the airport medical centre upon reaching …
UAE: RAK Police extend 50% discount on traffic fines until January 17
The discount was initially scheduled to end on January 3, 2022 Ras Al Khaimah: Police has extended the deadline for a 50 per cent discount on traffic fines and impoundment of vehicles until January 17 …
Trial Date Set for Former Trump Inaugural Chair Tom Barrack in Case Accusing Him of Acting as an Illegal Agent for the UAE
Billionaire Tom Barrack, the former chairman of Donald Trump’s inaugural committee, will stand trial later this year on allegations that he acted as an unregistered agent of the United Arab Emirates.