Sharjah downtown, with families hanging out along the Khalid Lake corniche’s gardens in the afternoon, with the Central Souq and downton’s skyscrapers in the background. UAE – Police patrols have been …
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Sharjah Film Platform to feature over 60 films from November 14
The Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) today announced an expanded programme for the third edition of its annual film festival, Sharjah Film Platform (SFP) which provides a vital platform for emerging and …
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In Dubai, oil-rich UAE sees a new wonder: A coal power plant
A new wonder is rising in the southern desert of Dubai against the backdrop of Persian Gulf beaches, but it’s not another skyscraper to grace the futuristic sheikhdom. Instead, it’s one of mankind’s …
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You can now get a COVID-19 test done at these Dubai malls
Specifically aimed at those who are planning on travel or need a test for non-medical reasons, the pop-ups have been set up by Dubai Health Authority at Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Mirdif and …
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UAE eyes zero oil in GDP
The UAE also came 16th in 190 countries in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business 2020 ranking, thanks to digitalisation strategies and promising business regulatory environment provided by the UAE, …
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Dynamic new destination Dubai Future District is a place that mixes business with pleasure
In this edition of Postcards, we explore a new Dubai neighbourhood – the aptly-named Dubai Futures District, combining the International Finance Centre, Dubai World Trade Centre and the Emirates …
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Dubai Economy and Zoho to assist Dubai businesses in digital transformation
The MoU, signed by Omar Bushahab, CEO, the Business Registration and Licensing sector (BRL) of Dubai Economy, and Ali Shabdar, Regional Director of MEA, Zoho Corp, is a step towards making Dubai a …
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Dubai’s du dials up Dh824m in third-quarter 2020 net income
Dubai: A one-off gain from selling its stake in a data centre helped Dubai-based telecom operator du post Dh824 million in net income for the July to end September period. That compares with Dh381 …
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You can move to Dubai without leaving your current job – here’s how
If the excitement of working from home is beginning to wear off and you’re yearning for a change of scenery, then you could swap the UK for Dubai while still working in your current job. Sorry, there …
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COVID-19: No fines issued, no business closed in Dubai on Tuesday for not adhering to health protocols
Dubai: No fines were issued, no business was ordered closed and only six shops were warned for not posting ample social distancing stickers to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the …
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10 awesome things to do in Dubai this weekend
The dancing fountain show aims to break a Guinness World Record by becoming the World’s Largest Fountain, making it even bigger than the fountains at The Dubai Mall. Whilst the launch night on October …
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UFC 254 free fight: Khabib Nurmagomedov submits Dustin Poirier in Abu Dhabi
Ahead of his main event title fight at UFC 254, recap Khabib Nurmagomedov’s title defense against Dustin Poirier at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi Department of Energy updates its list of violations and fines
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s Department of Energy (DoE) has updated its list of violations and fines for companies operating in the emirate, with the new fines ranging from Dh2000 to a maximum of Dh10 …
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Dh500,000 Sharjah award for refugee support extended to November 15
Sharjah: The Dh500,000 Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support (SIARA) has announced the extension of the nomination submission deadline to November 15, 2020 for the 2021 edition.
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Dubai’s BLME Holdings CEO steps down after four years
The CEO of BLME Holdings plc, Giles Cunningham, will step down after four years and will be replaced by current head of business Andrew Ball, effective November 1, it was announced today. Cunningham …
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Lessons learnt: How Covid-19 has impacted the British business ecosystem in the UAE
we are working closely with senior stakeholders within our business ecosystem, including the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and as part of the Multi Nation Task Force (MNTF), a collective of all Dubai …
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Dubai Chamber to digitally help 50,000 firms
SMEs in the UAE are fortunate to work in a sophisticated business environment which offers a world-class digital infrastructure …
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