Harris will travel to the UAE to “offer condolences on behalf of the Biden-Harris Administration and the American people on the passing of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan,” Harris’s …
Kamala Harris to lead US delegation to UAE following death of Emirati president
Vice President Kamala Harris will make a trip to the United Arab Emirates on Monday, leading a presidential delegation to express in-person condolences on the death of the country’s president, Sheikh …
Dubai suspends parking fees for three days
Public parking fees in Dubai will be free of charge for three days, according to the RTA. Dubai motorists will be able to avail the free service until Monday, May 16. The fees will be reactivated on …
UAE president’s funeral takes place in Abu Dhabi
STORY: On Friday, the Ministry of Presidential Affairs announced the death of Khalifa, who was also the ruler of the UAE’s richest emirate, Abu Dhabi, but gave no details.Khalifa, born in 1948, had …
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UAE telecom firm e& pays $4.4bn for 9.8% of Vodafone
The purchase makes the UAE-based company the largest shareholder in Vodafone … The company is facing pressure from activist investor Cevian Capital AB to simplify its business and pursue deals to …
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The UAE economy’s transformation under Sheikh Khalifa’s leadership
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, who died on Friday at the age of 73, presided over the UAE’s transformation into a progressive economy. Diversifying the UAE economy to boost non-oil revenue, developing it …
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UAE’s Emirates to accept Bitcoin as a payment method
Emirates Airline released a report saying that its entry into the digital asset space was part of its plan “to connect with customers.
UK PM Johnson to travel to UAE to pay respects
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will travel to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday to pay respects following the death of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, his office said on Saturday.
Parking fees suspended for three days in Dubai till Monday
Dubai: Public parking fees across Dubai, except multi-storeyed parking, is suspended from Saturday till Monday, May 16, following the suspension of work in ministries, federal and …
How the UAE economy transformed under Sheikh Khalifa’s leadership
Diversifying the UAE economy to boost non-oil revenue, developing it into a regional and global financial and tourism hub with best-in-class infrastructure and transportation networks and promoting …
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Herzog to fly to Abu Dhabi for condolence visit over president’s death
Senior sources have said that President Isaac Herzog is planning on flying to the UAE to represent Israel at the funeral of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed.
UAE telecoms group e& buys 9.8% stake in Vodafone for $4.4 billion
DUBAI (Reuters) -Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC, now known as e&, has acquired a 9.8% stake in Vodafone for $4.4 billion, it said on Saturday. The move comes days after e& said it …
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UAE Prince Who Reshaped Region Named Ruler of Oil-Rich Power
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the man who has long controlled the levers of power in the United Arab Emirates, has succeeded his late brother as ruler.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Sows Dou …
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Dubai builds inbound wellness travel
Dubai is becoming a tourist hotspot for those seeking health and wellness destinations, leading to an increase in luxury clinics, hotel spas and wellness centres.
Floyd Mayweather’s Dubai exhibition fight called off
DUBAI—Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition fight in Dubai against Don Moore, which was scheduled for Saturday, has been called off following the death of United Arab Emirates President Sheikh …
Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is named the UAE’s new president
The ascension of Sheikh Mohammed, 61, had been expected after the death Friday of his half-brother and the UAE’s president, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at the age of 73.
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Sharjah Municipality announces free public parking until Monday
Sharjah Municipality announced free public parking in Sharjah, starting from Saturday, until Monday, with the exception of areas subject to fees on weekdays and official holidays. The decision …
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