The U.S. and China are also launching their own Mars missions — expected to reach the planet’s orbit around the same time as the Hope probe.
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Dubai Builders Worse Off Than Abu Dhabi Peers, Moody’s Says
Abu Dhabi real estate companies will face less severe headwinds from the double whammy of the coronavirus pandemic and lower oil prices than those in neighboring Dubai, Moody’s Investors Service said.
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Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade reaches Dh80.23bn in first five months of 2020
Saudi Arabia retained its position as the emirate’s top trading partner, with a total trade value of Dh17.91bn Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade in the first five months of 2020 reached Dh80.23 …
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UAE Joins Growing List Of Nations That Have Sent Spacecraft To Mars
It’s the country’s first interplanetary space shot. “The UAE is now a member of the club and we will learn more and we will engage more and we’ll continue developing our space exploration program,” …
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Coronavirus: Four more museums reopen in Sharjah
Attractions include Sharjah Fort, Maritime, Classic Cars and Al Mahatta Museums Sharjah: Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) has announced that four more of its attractions have reopened their doors …
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The UAE has successfully launched the Arab world’s first Mars mission
The United Arab Emirates successfully launched its Mars-bound Hope Probe on Sunday, marking the the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission — and the first of three international missions to the …
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Abu Dhabi Builders Face Less Problems Than Dubai’s, Moody’s Says
Abu Dhabi real estate companies will face less severe headwinds from the double whammy of the coronavirus pandemic and lower oil prices than those in neighboring Dubai, Moody’s Investors Service said.
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Dubai’s Biggest Bank Profit Slumps After $1.1 Billion Provisions
Emirates NBD PJSC first-half profit slumped 45% after it set aside $1.1 billion in provisions to cover an expected spike in bad loans brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Dubai Chamber Launches Task Force To Analyze And Tackle The Issue Of Late Payments In The UAE
Launched under the banner of Dubai Chamber’s Sustainability Network, the Task Force on Prompt Payment Practices for Subcontractors and Suppliers is set to explore the causes behind late payments, …
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UAE successfully launches Hope probe, Arab world’s first mission to Mars
Amal in Arabic, joins China and US in race to red planet …
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UAE’s historic first Mars mission launches from Japan
The United Arab Emirates’ launched the Arab world’s historic first interplanetary mission to Mars from Japan on Sunday evening.
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Watch live: UAE to launch historic mission to Mars
The United Arab Emirates’ historic first science mission to Mars is scheduled for launch from Japan on Sunday evening.
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Dubai real estate fund considers de-listing amid sector downturn
The real estate sector in Dubai has been sluggish for years, due to a chronic oversupply of homes coupled with weak economic growth, a problem now exacerbated by the coronavirus crisis.
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Emirates REIT May Scrap Listing on Nasdaq Dubai
Emirates REIT will start a comprehensive review of its strategic options, including a potential de-listing from Nasdaq Dubai.
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Dubai road accident kills four, injures 11
Dubai Police has revealed that the accident happened after the lorry broke down on the third lane of Emirates Road, near Al Nadha bridge, and the driver attempted to pull over, when it was hit by the …
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Japan rocket carrying UAE Mars probe ready for Monday launch
IIA rocket carrying a United Arab Emirates Mars spacecraft has been placed on the launch pad for Monday’s scheduled liftoff for the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission, officials said Sunday.
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UAE- 8 held in Sharjah for selling fake gold coins
The Sharjah Police have busted a gang of eight for allegedly selling fake gold coins as genuine ones. The Asian suspects were caught red-handed during a raid, the police said. The police managed to …
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