OurCrowd, the world’s largest global venture investing platform and Israel’s most active venture investor, today announced the appointment of Dr. Sabah al-Binali as UAE-based venture partner and head …
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UAE resumes issuing visas for domestic workers
Entry permits also available for employees working for government and semi-government organisations and other vital sectors …
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UAE residents, tourists and Emiratis can arrive at RAK Airport without prior approvals from October 15
The Department of Civil Aviation in Ras Al Khaimah has said that expatriate residents, tourists and Emiratis will be allowed to enter the UAE through Ras Al Khaimah International Airport from October …
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Sudan Farming Project Gets Big Boost from the UAE
International Holding Co. said a unit entered into an agreement with DAL Group to jointly invest $225 million in a Sudan agriculture project as the Abu Dhabi-based investor diversifies its portfolio.
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Baby born with part of brain outside skull successfully saved at Al Zahra Hospital in Sharjah
A 38-weeks pregnant Emirati female underwent a successful surgery in what could be termed as one of the most complex operations at Al Zahra Hospital, Sharjah when an ‘Occipital Encephalocele,’ was …
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UAE weather: sunny and still in Abu Dhabi and Dubai on Tuesday
Temperatures in Abu Dhabi will peak at 38°C with humidity expected to reach 85 per cent. Up the coast in Dubai the thermometer might creep up to 39°C but humidity will be lower at 75 per cent, …
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Saudi former intelligence chief slams Palestinian leadership’s criticism of UAE-Israel deal
Saudi Arabia’s former intelligence chief and ambassador to the United States, Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, slammed the Palestinian leadership for criticizing the decision of some Gulf …
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Majority of UAE residents keen to switch banks; hunt for offers
Around three-fourths – or 76 per cent – of UAE residents are keen to switch banks and around 70 per cent are actively searching for new bank offers as expectations of consumers are rapidly evolving …
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UAE places 10th among nations with lowest ‘worry’ count, World Worry Index finds
A majority of UAE residents now reckon they are more worried about the spread of fake news. The pandemic and its fallout on society and the economy has only raised the concern levels. Image Credit …
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Three killed in separate accidents in Sharjah
Three men died in separate road accidents in Sharjah over past few days, an official said. The victim, identified R.M.B.D, was driving his vehicle when the accident occurred. His vehicle collided …
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Jewish sukkah rises at base of world’s tallest tower in UAE
Visitors to the world’s tallest building, a tapering cylinder of aluminum and glass that has become emblematic of modern Dubai, may encounter an unlikely …
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New resort-style clubhouse to come up in Sharjah lifestyle hub
Sharjah Holding, a strategic partnership between Majid Al Futtaim Properties and Sharjah Asset Management, is set to launch an elegant new clubhouse at its premier lifestyle destination Al Zahia.
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2,992 new paid parking spots in Sharjah become operational
Sharjah Municipality has introduced new paid parking zones in streets of Al Nahda, Muwaileh and Al Tawuain areas to ensure easy availability of parking spaces. The municipality announced that the …
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Sharjah converts 2,992 parking spaces into paid parking spots
These parking spaces were equipped with the necessary parking signs and meters, some of which operate with touch screen.
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Palestinian Business Leader Hopes UAE, Bahrain Will Press Israel to Stop Settlements
A top Palestinian business executive said on Monday that new Gulf Arab ties with Israel, condemned by Palestinian leaders, could also be an opportunity to apply fresh pressure to halt Jewish …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi outperforms in weak Gulf, while property shares weigh on Dubai
Most major Middle Eastern markets ended lower on Monday with losses in real estate shares weighing on the Dubai index, while the Saudi market bucked the trend to close higher. Oct 5 (Reuters) – Most …
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Dubai Safari Park re-opens after two-year refurbishment
Dubai’s Safari Park reopened its doors Monday after a two-year expansion, as the emirate seeks to boost its hard-hit tourism sector amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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