The Emirates Schools Establishment has assigned 20 daily tasks to parents to ensure the safety of their children during their stay at school for physical learning in the new academic year, which began …
World’s best startups to join ADGM’s Fintech Abu Dhabi Festival
Dubai: Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) said that 90 startups have confirmed for the Fintech Abu Dhabi Festival 2021. This follows an extensive search between June to October in more than 50 countries …
Coronavirus: UAE reports 996 Covid-19 cases, 1,515 recoveries, 2 deaths
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Tuesday reported 996 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 1,515 recoveries and 2 deaths.A slew of updates on the travel front has brought relief …
Dubai Police, KHDA and philanthropist enrol five children of inmates into regular school
Dubai: As part of their humanitarian and community efforts, the Dubai Police, in cooperation with Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and businesswoman Salma Khan, have enrolled five …
Dubai Islamic Bank plans to sell dollar-denominated $500m sukuk
Dubai: Dubai Islamic Bank, the UAE’s largest Islamic lender, is planning to soon sell US dollar-denominated senior sukuk, or Islamic bonds. Banks have already been hired for the deal, which is …
Atlantis, Dubai receives global zoos & aquariums membership
Atlantis, Dubai has announced that the resort has acquired membership of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), an alliance of regional associations and national federations dedicated to …
First Abu Dhabi Bank expected to sell 2$344.38mln in 5-year bonds – document
DUBAI – First Abu Dhabi Bank is expected to sell 250 million pounds ($344.38 million) in five-year bonds, a document showed on Tuesday. FAB, HSBC, Standard Chartered and TD Securities are arranging …
ADNOC awards exploration rights for Abu Dhabi’s offshore block 5 to Pakistani consortium
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced the signing of an exploration concession agreement, awarding the exploration rights for Abu Dhabi’s Offshore Block 5 to a consortium of four …
UAE 50: Residents invited to write a letter to their future selves
Your letters, which can be in written format, video or images will be published on the official Year of the 50th website… The UAE celebrates its 50th golden jubilee this year. As part of the massive …
Dubai: Global Village VIP packs to go on sale this weekend
Highly popular with fans of the multicultural destination, they have been known to sell out in record time in previous years.
Dubai to increase public bus passenger capacity to 80% from September 1
Dubai: The number of passengers allowed in public buses in Dubai will be increased up to 80 per cent of bus capacity starting from Wednesday, September 1, the (RTA) has confirmed “With the relaxation …
Race to Dubai: Metro opens as getting around at DP World Tour Championship just got a whole lot easier
The doors are open — quite literally — for accessibility to this year’s European Tour and Race to Dubai season-ending DP World Tour Championship. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has …
Thai crypto exchange Zipmex raises $41mln from Bank of Ayudhya, others
BANGKOK – Thai cryptocurrency startup Zipmex said on Tuesday it had raised $41 million from the country’s fifth-largest lender, Bank of Ayudhya Pcl, as well as media firms, and plans to expand product …
UAE resumes issuing tourist visas to vaccinated tourists
“Since August 30, the UAE resumed issuing tourist visas to foreigners vaccinated with drugs approved by WHO. The decision applies to citizens of all foreign countries, including t …
UAE: Domestic help sells 3 rented luxury cars to employer for Dh1.65 million
A domestic help of Asian origin is standing trial at the Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Misdemeanour Court on charges of selling three luxurious rented cars such as Bentley, Lamborghini, McLaren to his employer …
Turkish, UAE leaders talk on phone as tensions seem to ease
The Turkish president the United Arab Emirates’ de-facto leader have spoken by telephone, in a sign of easing tensions between the countries …
Emirates updates Dubai travel requirements for Indian and Pakistani passengers
Dubai: Emirates airline has updated travel requirements for tourists visiting Dubai. The UAE had earlier announced that it will resume issuing tourist visas for fully vaccinated people from all …