The United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Sunday, September 5, announced the introduction of a new class of visas, the latest step in …
Dubai: Free Covid-19 PCR tests for public school students announced
Emirati students in public schools in Dubai can now avail of free Covid-19 screening at Dubai Health Authority (DHA) facilities. The initiative was announced by the authority on Monday. Students aged …
Dubai Competitiveness Office launches ‘Competitiveness Ambassador’ programme
The Dubai Competitiveness Office (DCO) in Dubai Economy, has announced the launch of a ‘Competitiveness Ambassador’ professional …
Crypto platform Binance zeros in on regulatory compliance as MENA expansion heats up
Registered in the Cayman Islands and debuted in 2017, Binance is waking up to the fact that they have to play by the rules of the game – and for now those rules are dictated by existing financial …
Motorists face Dhs1,000 fine, 10 black points for ignoring school bus ‘stop’ sign in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Police warned motorists and the school bus drivers of hefty fines for ignoring the “stop” sign when the students board or deboard the buses. The violators will be slapped a fine of of …
UAE Oil Producer Adnoc to List Drilling Unit in Abu Dhabi IPO
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. is planning to sell shares in its drilling unit in what would rank among the largest initial public offerings in the United Arab Emirates.The company will offer at least 7.5 …
UAE announces 50 initiatives to boost economy, but businesses await more details
The United Arab Emirates has launched a series of programs to stimulate and diversify its economy, seeking to attract some $150 billion in new fore …
UAE welcomes 41 Afghans on humanitarian grounds, including girls’ robotic teams
The United Arab Emirates has welcomed 41 Afghan evacuees, including members of the Afghan girls’ cycling and robotic teams, as well as at-risk human rights …
Etisalat users can now access UAE’s Alhosn COVID app without using data package
Postpaid and prepaid mobile users in the UAE subscribed to Etisalat can now access their Alhosn app in public places without activating or purchasing a …
UAE: IGCF 2021 will look to the past to determine future of government communication
The two-day forum will bring together 79 experts in communication from 11 Arab and foreign countries and includes 31 events …
Watch: From porta cabins to world leaders, Dubai-based GEMS CEO Dino Varkey traces his family’s journey
Rare glimpse into the private lives of a pioneering family of Indian expat educators Dubai: I am sitting with the CEO of the world’s largest operator of private kindergarten-to-Grade 12 schools …
Sharjah Ruler issues Emiri Decree promoting Director of Sharjah Government Media Bureau
Emiri Decree No. 32 of 2021 is effective from the date of issuance, and other competent authorities shall implement its provision, and shall be published in the Official Gazette.
China’s World Cup qualifier against Vietnam moved to Sharjah due to Covid-19 issues
World Cup qualifier next month against Vietnam has been moved to Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Monday.
China-Vietnam qualifier moved to Sharjah
China’s 2022 World Cup qualifier next month against Vietnam has been moved to Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates due to the COVID-19 pandemic. China has been unable to host their matches due to …
Sharjah Ruler Inagurates Exhibition for Khalil Gibran
H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated, on Sunday, a brand new exhibition in Sharjah’s iconic new cultural and literary hub, the House …
Coronavirus: UAE reports 977 Covid-19 cases, 1,314 recoveries, 2 deaths
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Monday reported 977 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 1,314 recoveries and 2 deaths.The new cases were detected through 285,614 additional …
IPL 2021: AB de Villiers lands in UAE, to join RCB camp post quarantine
De Villiers will have to undergo a quarantine of six days before hitting the ground Dubai: Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has landed in Dubai on Monday to join the Royal Challengers …