Abu Dhabi awarded Japan’s Cosmo Energy Holdings Co. the right to explore for offshore oil and natural gas as the Middle Eastern emirate seeks to expand its output capacity.
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The best places for outdoor breakfast in Dubai
It doesn’t matter where in the world you hail from, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Period. But unlike the rest of the world, Dubai holds no fear in taking its plate outside for the …
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Sharjah announces new restrictions on restaurants, cinemas and gyms
The announcement was made by the Sharjah Economic Department… Sharjah Economic Development announced new preventative measures for economic establishments in Sharjah on the evening of February 9, 2021 …
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UAE traffic: Marked reduction in red signal violations on Sharjah roads
An intensified traffic awareness campaign and the installation of road monitoring devices is yielding good results for the Sharjah Police. According the authorities, jumping the red signal violation …
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Nakheel Malls sends a “Message of Hope” to celebrate “Mission to Mars”
Nakheel Malls, the retail arm of master developer Nakheel, has launched a set of initiatives across Dragon Mart, Nakheel Mall, Ibn Battuta, The Pointe, Palm West Beach and Club Vista Mare, to …
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17 indulgent afternoon teas to try in Dubai
From the luxurious to the leisurely… Afternoon tea is said to have originated in 1840, when the Duchess of Bedford would get peckish while waiting for dinner. Now it’s an institution and all-round …
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Covid UAE: Compulsory PCR tests for govt, private sector staff in Sharjah
Unvaccinated government workers have to undergo the test every week, while some in the private sector need to take it every 2 weeks.
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What to expect from the first UFC GYM in Abu Dhabi opening this March
If you want to win like Khabib, you have to train like Khabib… UFC GYM Middle East has announced that the next location for its network of rise-and-grind houses, will be Abu Dhabi — located somewhere …
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Sharjah Gulf Excellence Award withheld due to travel restrictions
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Sharjah Excellence Award (SEA) has decided to withhold the Sharjah Gulf Excellence Award for this year due to travel restrictions. The decision came at a meeting …
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Dubai Airshow to demonstrate role of new tech in accelerating growth
Dubai Airshow 2021 will serve as a platform to showcase the role of cutting edge technologies in bolstering the recovery of the aviation, aerospace and defence industries following the impact of the …
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UAE: Sharjah award event withheld due to Covid-19 travel restrictions
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Sharjah Excellence Award (SEA), have agreed to withhold the Sharjah Gulf Excellence Award for this year due to travel restrictions. This came at a meeting today to …
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Dubai Economy issues nine percent more business licences in January
While most businesses across the world are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dubai has some positive news. Dubai Economy issued more new business licences in January 2021 in comparison to …
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Some roads in Gardens, near Ibn Battuta Mall waterlogged after water pipe burst
Dubai: Morning traffic was disrupted on roads in the Gardens community and near Ibn Battuta Mall after a water pipe burst led to heavy waterlogging on Monday. Motorists, mainly those leaving for work …
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Top Abu Dhabi Lender to Sell Bonds for Fifth Time in Two Months
The United Arab Emirates’ biggest bank has returned to the debt markets for the fifth time in less than two months.
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Hisham in Abu Dhabi as IPIC cloud hangs
Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein is on a working visit to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry said Hishammuddin is set to hold a bilateral meeting with his UAE …
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Abu Dhabi central bus station gets a face-lift
The Abu Dhabi City Municipality has completed maintenance work of the UAE capital city’s central bus station at a cost of Dh3.9 million. The work consisted of maintenance of asphalt and curbstones and …
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Abu Dhabi Ports Unveils Khalifa Port Coral Relocation Plan
As part of its ongoing effort to sustain Abu Dhabi’s unique maritime environment, whilst developing world-leading maritime infrastructure, Abu Dhabi Ports today announced the launch of a major coral …
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