So start your weekend with a killer waffle breakfast. Known for their tasty desserts, Clinton St. Baking Company has gone all out this month with the creation of 10 limited-edition Waffles to choose …
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Why the UAE deal is not ‘peacemaking’
Neither the UAE nor Bahrain, which only gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1971, have ever been at war with Israel. Both nations did, however, join the Arab League’s boycott of Israel.
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Dubai launches virtual working programme for overseas professionals
The move offers remote workers and their families the opportunity to re-locate on an annual basis to the emirate.Remote workers can take advantage of Dubai’s digital infrastructure, connectivity, glob …
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McKinstry explains why Uganda’s Dubai trip was better than friendlies
The Cecafa champions chose to take a week-long training camp in the Middle East during the international break before returning home Uganda head coach Johnathan McKinstry has explained why the Dubai …
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As Israel and UAE makes peace, Dubai Jewish community flourishes
Some called it “the underground synagogue,” but the sanctuary of the Jewish Community of the Emirates would be familiar to Jews anywhere in the world. During a recent service, several rows of chairs …
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CFIUS and foreign access to US data. Grant for development of vehicle charging station cybersecurity. Crypto Wars update.
CFIUS expands jurisdiction over access to data. US DoE grant supports development of cybersecurity for electric vehicle charging station. Nothing new in the Crypto Wars.
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UAE airline flies above Israel for first time
A United Arab Emirates (UAE) Etihad Airways plane flew above Israeli skies for the first time Wednesday, according to Israeli Defense Ministry, Anadolu reports. “Historical event in the skies of …
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Coronavirus: UAE to trial Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine, says Kremlin
Human trials of Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine, named Sputnik V, will be held in the United Arab Emirates, the second country after Belarus to take part in the program of which results are expected before …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Most major Gulf markets fall; FAB aids Abu Dhabi
Most major stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Wednesday, pressured by losses in financial shares, while top lender First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) supported the Abu Dhabi index. By Ateeq Shariff Oct …
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Sharjah evicts 3,936 workers, bachelors and violators from Al Qadisiya area
In implementation of the directives of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Sharjah City Municipality continues its campaign to evacuate …
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UAE airline flies over Israel en route to Abu Dhabi
Etihad flight from Milan to Abu Dhabi passes over Israel. The fruits of the “Abraham Agreement” signed between Israel and the United Arab Emirates have led to another historic event. For the first …
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First Abu Dhabi Bank denies merger talks with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) said on Wednesday it was not in merger talks with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank. The comment followed a local news report by Arabian Business which said Abu Dhabi’s largest bank by …
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Abu Dhabi T10 can make cricket a global sport: Sam Billings and Carlos Brathwaite
While all eyes are locked on the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 in the UAE, preparations have started for the Abu Dhabi T10, which has a separate fan-base for the fast-paced, superstar-laden …
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COVID-19: Why expats stay on in the UAE despite loss of jobs, income
Dubai: Ever wondered how some UAE residents are living their lives in the emirates with no jobs or source of income? Well, many of them say they have no choice. Take the case of Indian expat …
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NCEMA Director General gets Covid-19 vaccine in UAE
The UAE has authorised the emergency use of the vaccine as part of the country’s measures to protect health workers in close contact with Covid-19 …
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Commercial Bank of Dubai sells $600 mln in perpetual bonds
Commercial Bank of Dubai CBD.DU has sold $600 million in perpetual bonds that are non-callable for six years at 6% and received more …
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3,936 bachelors, labourers evicted from 185 houses in Sharjah residential area
Sharjah: Sharjah authorities have intensified their efforts to implement the decision of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, to …
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