Ahead of the big event, Legacy Sports Management CEO Karim Akkar said: “Dubai stands for quality, and we are keen to bring the best fight card to Dubai and spotlight the city as …
Princess Latifa: Campaign to free Dubai ruler’s daughter disbanded
The campaign to free Princess Latifa, the daughter of the ruler of Dubai, has been disbanded after she was pictured with a family member in Iceland. The image was posted on Instagram by a British …
COVID-19 anti-vaxxers can derail fight against pandemic: UAE health experts
Anti-vaxxers could hinder the fight to achieve herd immunity against COVID-19 while putting others at risk, health experts in the United Arab Emirates have …
UAE: Machines that produce water from air placed in parks, beaches in Abu Dhabi
Pact between Abu Dhabi, Israeli firms state that Watergen will supply the UAE with its patented water solutions.
In Dubai, Filipina pulls no punches in jokes on Mideast life
Peering out into the darkened audience of a Dubai bar, comedian Imah Dumagay leaned into the microphone and addressed the mistaken perception that many people have across the Middle East when they see …
Contractors who powered U.S. war in Afghanistan stuck in Dubai
Some of the foreign contractors who powered the logistics of America’s “forever war” in Afghanistan now find themselves stranded on an unending layover in Dubai without a way to get home.
Ruler of UAE’s Sharjah appoints new deputy
The appointments came in decrees on Monday by the conservative emirate’s 82-year-old ruler Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed al-Qasimi, who has led Sharjah since 1972. The emirate’s previous deputy ruler …
Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi Appointed Deputy Ruler of Sharjah
Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, supreme council member and ruler of Sharjah, on Monday issued two Emiri decrees appointing Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi as Deputy Ruler of Sha …
Sharjah carrier Air Arabia reports H1 2021 net profit of Dhs44m, up 126% y-on-y
More than 2.3 million passengers flew with Air Arabia between January and June 2021 across the carrier’s five hubs.
Abu Dhabi to allow 100% foreign ownership of professional companies
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) said on Monday that it would introduce professional license across Abu Dhabi, permitting foreigners to establish and fully own professional …
India-Abu Dhabi flights: Now, 12-day quarantine for passengers landing in Abu Dhabi
UAE residents flying to Abu Dhabi from India must now quarantine at home for 12 days, according to updated guidelines by national carrier Etihad Airways.”When you arrive in Abu Dhabi, you will be …
Abu Dhabi issues new licence, permits 100% foreign ownership
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has launched new professional licence system that allows 100% foreign ownership of businesses operating across 604 professional services. This …
Abu Dhabi food giant Agthia Group scores big on H1-2021 revenues with Dh1.32b
Dubai: Abu Dhabi’s blue-chip companies are back in full growth mode, with the food giant Agthia Group scoring on both revenues and net profit. Sales for the first six months of 2021 totalled Dh1.32 …
Watch: Philippine Consul General in Dubai bids adieu, shares unforgettable moments in UAE
Dubai: Summing up his six years in office serving as the Philippine Consul General in Dubai, Paul Raymund Cortes borrows a verse from a popular song in a musical to convey a point. In an exclusive …
Dubai Airports expects 1 million passenger surge over next 10 days
Dubai: Dubai Airports expecting to handle more than one million passengers over the August 12 to 22 period, with daily peaks averaging 100,000 passengers during weekends. The operator has urged …
UAE weather: Sunny, hazy, and partly cloudy in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah, temperatures to hit 49 °C
Today’s weather condition, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), will be sunny to partly cloudy, hot and hazy at times during daytime. Low clouds will appear over the East coast by …
Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson to miss Pakistan series, will play IPL 2021 in UAE
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson, pacers Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson and Lockie Ferguson will skip the Pakistan white-ball series slated to be played in September this year.