Dubai Festival City Mall’s Festive Experience might be a good place to start. A magical winter wonderland has landed at Dubai Festival City Mall, and you can take the whole gang along for some …
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Emirates takes Dubai is Open message to the world with multi-million dollar campaign
Dubai is open for business and tourism, and Emirates wants the world to know it. Throughout the winter travel season, the airline will run a multi-million …
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All activities in Abu Dhabi to resume in two weeks
Pandemic has begun working with the authorities concerned to resume “all activities in two weeks”. The move is in response to the “success achieved by implementing precautionary measures to curb the …
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Over 20 jet ski rental firms in Sharjah under authorities’ lens
he authorities in Sharjah have warned over 20 jet ski rental companies against taking advantage of an uptick in demand during the peak tourist season by charging customers an exorbitant amount for …
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Why the lure of the office is too strong for most UAE employees
Two-thirds of employees in the UAE are keen to return to the office on a full-time basis, according to the latest research from Aetna International. The Covid-19 crisis forced companies to employ work …
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UAE on ‘learning curve’ amid closer ties with Israel, says Dubai business chief
Patience will be key to building a long-standing relationship between the UAE and Israel, according to Hamad Buamim, the president and CEO of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Since the historic …
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Dubai e-commerce platform Sprii goes into liquidation after failing to raise more capital
In H1 2019, Sprii raised $8.5m in funding, raising its total secured investment to more than $13m at the time. Read: Dubai-based Sprii.com raises $8.5m in latest funding round Sprii’ forms part of a …
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Abu Dhabi Wealth Fund Targets Africa, Renewables to Lift Returns
Abu Dhabi’s top sovereign wealth fund is looking to Africa and renewable energy to generate greater returns, while relying more on artificial intelligence to mine data and spot new investment …
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Sharjah Police crackdown on seat-belt violation
Authorities seek to make the UAE the safest country for road traffic in the world. Sharjah Police launched a crackdown targeting the …
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UAE royal buys 50 percent stake in Beitar Jerusalem Football Club
A member of Abu Dhabi’s ruling family has purchased a 50 percent stake in Israeli Premier League football team Beitar Jerusalem, the club announced on Monday. The purchase comes …
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West Bank Samaria settler: Olive oil and wine to be exported to Dubai
Israeli companies have signed agreements with the United Arab Emirates, even before a normalization deal was signed between the two governments in September.
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UAE Royal Buys Stake in Controversial Israeli Soccer Club
Israel’s Beitar Jerusalem soccer club, which has gained notoriety for its racist fans and refusal to have an Arab player on its roster, announced on Monday that a member of the Emirati ruling family …
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Goldman Sachs banker who built Middle East business to retire
Wassim Younan, who built the U.S. bank’s business in the region, is retiring after nearly three decades with the group, according to a memo seen by Reuters. Younan, 58, came to the region in 2006 and …
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Israeli and UAE disabilities’ professionals find common purpose in expanding inclusion
With ties between the Mideast countries now official, two women are helping their respective countries improve amenities, resources and accessibility for residents and visitors.
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Where to meet Santa Claus in Dubai this Christmas
You can still get your Santa moment, socially distanced, of course… For young children (and the young at heart), Christmas isn’t complete without a meet-and-greet with Santa Claus. But in these …
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Dubai Shopping Festival returns on December 17
Annual shopping bonanza will take place from December 17 until January 30 Dubai: The festive season is here and that means Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is back for another season of retail promotions …
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Explained: F1’s Abu Dhabi ‘biosphere’ lockdown plans
Formula 1 is bracing itself to enter an unprecedented ‘biosphere’ lockdown in Abu Dhabi, as the sport adheres to the strictest COVID-19 rules that it has encountered in 2020.
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