The United Arab Emirates reported 1,111 new coronavirus cases on Sunday – its lowest number of infections since Tuesday – and no new COVID-19 related deaths. The country conducted 154,882 tests and …
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Over 2,000 Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts in the UAE advance new ideas and approaches in technology education
Microsoft has announced that 2,013 educators from the UAE are now Microsoft Innovative Educator (MIE) Experts, compared to 323 last year – a more than six-fold growth. This year’s UAE educators make …
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Abu Dhabi starts implementing new entry rules from today
With new rules coming into effect today [Sunday], all those entering and staying in Abu Dhabi could have to take up to three tests for COVID-19. To enter the UAE capital, people must have tested …
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Abu Dhabi Arts Society ADAS strengthens its role in the 50th year of preparation
The Abu Dhabi Arts Society is currently holding a number of discussion sessions to enhance the planning efforts for the next fifty years to contribute in shaping the future of the country. This is in …
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ADIB launches UAE’s first Emirati chatbot
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading financial institution, today announced that it has launched ADIB Chat Banking, the UAE’s first Emirati customer care chatbot. The service is …
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Dubai court orders UAE bank to pay Dh5.5 million in compensation to duped customer
Dubai Cassation Court has ordered a local bank to pay Dh5.5 million to a customer whose account balance was seized by a bank employee in connivance with another defendant. The court was told that the …
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Co-own an Ellington Properties’ home in Dubai through online crowdfunding via SmartCrowd
Ellington Properties sets a new model in real estate investment through digital model of crowdfunding with investors assured of strong returns …
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Smart Dubai to showcase new advances at Gitex
Smart Dubai will showcase the latest developments in terms of city-wide smart transformation and the impact digitisation is making on people’s lives at the upcoming 40th Gitex Technology Week in Dubai …
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UAE businesses, analysts welcome US election results
Reacting to the outcome of the US election results, UAE business leaders and analysts expressed optimism on a new era of strong business relations between the US and UAE. “That business ties between …
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UAE- E-commerce boom drives courier business
Courier companies operating in the UAE see a promising outlook despite the challenging environment and said the industry will continue to flourish in the wake of the e-commerce boom in the region. …
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Dubai’s DEWA inaugurates 20 new substations in 2020
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has announced the inauguration of 20 new electricity substations in 2020, as part of its efforts to provide electricity and water services according to the …
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FinTech firm Ripple chooses Dubai’s DIFC for regional headquarters
Ripple, the enterprise blockchain solution for global payments, has established its regional headquarters in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the latter announced. Ripple has chosen DIFC …
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162 evacuees from Sharjah land at Chandigarh airport
An evacuation flight, under the Vande Bharat Mission of the Union Government to evacuate stranded Indian nationals abroad, carrying 162 passengers from Sharjah landed at the Chandigarh International …
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Trump administration advances $10 billion defense sale to UAE, source says
The U.S. State Department sent Congress an informal notification of plans to sell $10 billion of defense equipment, including precision-guided munitions, non-precision bombs and missiles to the United …
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Smart Dubai to participate in 40th GITEX Technology Week 2020
Smart Dubai has announced its plans to participate in the 40th GITEX Technology Week, taking place on December 6-10, 2020, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, where it intends to showcase the latest …
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A Look Into How Dubai’s Hotels and Resorts Are Adjusting To The New Normal
Remaining wary of the increasing importance of health and safety has become a second nature for Dubai’s hotels and resorts.
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Hurler killed in Dubai car crash
A Limerick school teacher has been killed in a road traffic collision in Dubai. Paul Carey, 41, had been planning a move back to Ireland with wife Anna, after living in Dubai for eight years. A keen …
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