Abu Taher Ismail’s recovery from COVID-19 is a miracle. The 55-year-old Bangladeshi expatriate is probably one of the longest-term COVID-19 patients in the UAE who has been hospitalised while battling …
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Careem launches intercity service between Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Going between Abu Dhabi and Dubai at the moment isn’t a straight forward as zipping along the E11. Entering Abu Dhabi requires a negative COVID-19 test from the past 48 hours as well as a second test …
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UAE’s private sector job losses are slowing down, but worries persist, says IHS Markit
UAE’s private sector continues to be weighed down by cashflow issues, which is forcing businesses to bring further cuts to their workforces. But the pace of job cuts has slowed down compared to the …
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UAE non-oil sector sees weak rebound in September – PMI
The United Arab Emirates’ non-oil private sector swung back to growth in September, a survey showed on Monday, but firms continued to shed jobs amid cash flow issues and concerns over renewed …
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UAE: Partly cloudy weather, fog to cause poor visibility till 9:30am in some areas
According to a weather alert issued late last night by the National Centere of Meteorology, thick fog will affect horizontal visibility in some areas till 9:30am, mainly in the internal parts of the …
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UAE Moon mission, Dubai to open world’s largest fountain, 1,041 new cases – The Daily Update
On today’s update, we have the latest coronavirus figures, the UAE lunar mission to help build a space station on the Moon and Dubai is to launch the world’s largest fountain On today’s update, we …
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Early morning fog covers parts of UAE as temperature drops to 19C in Al Ain
Parts of the UAE were blanketed in fog early on Monday, as forecasters issued an alert warning of poor visibility. In Raknah, in the east, the temperature was just 19.7°C at 6am. Temperatures were …
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Dubai villas see high demand as apartment prices face declines
A steady uptick in demand from end-users is expected to drive prices of villas and townhouses in Dubai as apartment prices face further declines on diminishing appeal in the wake of the pandemic …
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Seven inspection teams created in UAE to crack down on coronavirus violations
The UAE’s National Emergency Crisis Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has formed seven inspection teams, one to be based in each emirate, to crack down on those failing to adhere to the strict …
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Foggy, cloudy weather forecast for UAE on Monday
A fog alert was issued for Monday morning in UAE by the national Met department (NCM). According to the NCM, the weather forecast for today is fair to partly cloudy at times. Some clouds will appear …
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Expat in UAE to get Dh192,000 over arbitrary dismissal by employer
An employee whose contract was arbitrarily terminated without a warning will receive Dh192,000 in unpaid wages, gratuity and compensation. The Abu Dhabi Labour Court of Appeal upheld an earlier ruling …
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Welcoming A New Generation Of Entrepreneurs: Here Are The UAE Winners Of The James Dyson Awards 2020
The winners of the UAE leg of The James Dyson Awards 2020 were recognized during a ceremony in Dubai in September, which also marked the first time the awards were hosted in the Middle East. The James …
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COVID-19: UAE announces 1,041 new coronavirus cases, 1,001 recoveries
Another 1,041 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the UAE, pushing the grand total of COVID-19 infections in the country to 98,801, the Ministry of Health and Prevention announced on Sunday …
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How Dubai’s Events Sector Is Reimagining The Industry After Being Hit After Hard By The COVID-19 Crisis
Since the UAE reopened to international visitors in July, the authorities have been examining how gatherings can take place safely, which resulted in the launch of a new set of guidelines for the …
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Tailbacks on Dubai, Sharjah roads on Monday morning
Sharjah roads. The national Met department (NCM) issued a fog alert for today as well. According to Google Maps, tailbacks were reported on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and E11. Police advised …
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Video: Dubai’s The Pointe to get world’s largest fountain
The Pointe in Dubai is gearing up to launch the world’s largest fountain … Free shuttle buses will be available to take visitors from Nakheel Mall to The Pointe every 30 minutes.
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UAE weather: Temperatures to peak at just under 40°C
Both will experience unbroken sun. Some clouds will appear by the afternoon and into the evening in eastward parts of the UAE, and a humid Tuesday morning lies in wait over some coastal areas. There …
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