The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that the midday break rule period – which started on June 15, prohibiting any outdoor labour work between 12:30pm and 3:00pm – …
UAE aims $1trln business with Israel in next 10 years
Central Bureau of Statistics data shows that UAE and Israel have done business worth around $570mln after signing Abraham Accords …
UAE designates 38 individuals, 15 entities on its terror list
The UAE Cabinet has issued Resolution No 83 of 2021, designating 38 individuals and 15 entities on its approved list of persons and organisations supporting terrorism (Local Terrorist List). The …
Standard Chartered’s first green trade finance facility inaugurated in the UAE
The company is a subsidiary of Amplus Solar, and the capital generation programme will help the firm with the implementation of sustainable practices across ecosystems, as well as building more resili …
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UAE businesses plan 4% pay rise for staff in 2022
Employers in the UAE plan to give their staff an average annual pay rise of four per cent in 2022, amidst signs of strength in the labour market following the turmoil of the global pandemic, according …
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Mashreq offers instant bank accounts for DAFZA companies
Using the platform, companies will be able to open instant accounts with the help of a dedicated Mashreq relationship manager. The agreement also provides DAFZA SMEs (small and me …
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There is a new Ripe Market coming to Festival Bay
If you love Ripe Market (and who doesn’t) you’re going to love this news. The much-loved flagship Ripe Market at the Academy Park in Umm Suquim is reopening on Friday October 15, so grab your tote bag …
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Welcome to checkout-free shopping of the future
Promising faster shopping, and with minimal contact, these supermarkets work thanks to camera-based recognition and AI.
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Abu Dhabi court sentences Emirati man to death for killing his father
The Al Ain Criminal Court in Abu Dhabi has sentenced a young Emirati man to death for killing his father, the emirate’s Judicial Department reported on …
Shuttle between Dubai and Abu Dhabi is now open
Looking to travel between Dubai and Abu Dhabi? We have great news. The much-loved bus service between the emirates is back. Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that the shuttle …
Year of the 50th: UAE gives businesses the mans to chart new ways to grow
UAE’s revised blueprint speeds up pace of reforms in ways never seen before Good vibes are infectious – and this couldn’t be truer than anywhere you go in the UAE today. It’s not merely just …
UAE connects second Barakah nuclear power unit to national grid
The United Arab Emirates has connected the second unit of its Barakah nuclear power plant to the national power grid, state news agency WAM said on Tuesday.
UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant unit 2 successfully connects to grid
ABU DHABI – The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) today announced that following the start-up of Unit 2 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in late August, its operations and maintenance …
UAE mobile networks change names: Have you noticed?
It’s not unusual for mobile networks in the UAE to change names every now and then. The update usually occurs in recognition of a special event.In the past, UAE networks have doffed their collective …
IPL in UAE: Chris Woakes reveals why he pulled out of the second phase
Decision to manage the workload for T20 World Cup and shot at Ashes berth, he says New Delhi: Allrounder Chris Woakes admits he felt he had to pull out of the second leg of the Indian Premier League …
The world’s tallest observation wheel is opening in Dubai next month
Ferris wheels were once the center of the town fair. Now they are key parts of major metropolitan skylines.But none can top the heights of the Ain Dubai — meaning “Dubai Eye” in Arabic — which is …
Expo 2020 Dubai: A whole new, immersive world awaits families
From the Expo Explorer train to 3D maze, there are interactive experiences galore Dubai: Expo 2020 Dubai promises a magical place that will merge the fantasy of a vivid imagination with the reality …