The United Arab Emirates has temporarily suspended a visa waiver for Ukrainian citizens, Kyiv’s embassy in the Gulf Arab state said, at a time thousands of people are fleeing war in Ukraine.
UAE okays 5,000 jobs for Emiratis in banking, insurance by 2026
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has approved the Emiratisation of managerial positions in the banking and insurance sectors, with plans to create 5,000 new jobs by the end of 2026, in coordination …
Dubai’s end-of-service savings scheme for expats: How it will help
A working in the public sector was conceptualised after the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) successfully implemented a similar one for its employees in 2020.The scheme announced on …
National Sports Day sends ‘positive messages’ at world’s biggest cultural gathering in Dubai
Today marks the launch of the 7th National Sports Day activities featuring the participation of all segments of society, under the theme “The UAE Unites Us.” …
UAE minister visits Togo Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced Technology, visited the pavilion of Togo at Expo 2020 Dubai, the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. She explored …
Etihad Rail concludes Abu Dhabi-Dubai direct railway project
The UAE’s national railway network developer Etihad Rail has completed the work to connect Abu Dhabi and Dubai through a direct line.
First time in Middle East; Dewa to produce hydrogen using solar power
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), in collaboration with Expo 2020 Dubai and Siemens Energy at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, will produce hydrogen using solar power.
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Nigerian Power Pair to Highlight Country’s Renewable Energy Drive at Middle East Energy Dubai
Two of Nigeria’s most influential energy sector professionals will outline the country’s renewables energy transition during the industry-shaping Global Energy & Utilities For …
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UAE: Technological innovation determines defence capabilities, minister says
In the 21st century, technological innovation defines the capabilities and competitiveness of defence forces rather than military assets, a top minister said in Abu Dhabi. Mohammed bin Ahmed Al …
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Makhachev eyes lightweight title fight in Abu Dhabi after latest UFC win
Islam Makhachev extended his unbeaten run in the UFC to ten fights with the defeat of Bobby Green via technical knockout (TKO) of round one, and immediately turned his attention to a lightweight title …
Final Piece of Railway Track Connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai Is Laid
A ceremonious event: the final piece of track is laid on the 256km railway line connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Iran, UAE cozying up to revitalize ties despite wariness
Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) cozying up to each other at a time when Abu Dhabi is taking its normalization with Israel to a new level has sent political pundits in the region into a tizzy.
UAE suspends visa free travel for Ukrainians
The United Arab Emirates has suspended visa free travel for Ukrainians travelling to the Gulf monarchy, less than a week after the Russian invasion sparked a large-scale exodus of …
UAE travel: Covid safety rules eased for residents, tourists arriving via land borders
Eased Covid safety rules for travelling to the UAE will be applicable to residents and tourists arriving in the country via land borders starting March 3. Earlier, authorities had announced that PCR …
UAE: Visitors to Sheikh Zayed Festival get first aid training to help save lives
Four types of new and advanced civil defence mobile equipment are being displayed during the awareness campaign …
New world record a possibility as Olympic champ Blummenfelt lines up at IRONMAN 70.3 Dubai
The IRONMAN 70.3 Dubai — a sold-out event featuring more than 2,500 participants, including nearly 100 elite professionals — headlines a packed schedule of sports events taking place in Dubai this …
Dubai: New end-of-service savings fund for expats announced
Dubai Crown Prince chaired the Executive Council meeting, and approved the fund for foreign employees in the government sector …