All visitors to Sharjah must have a negative Covid-19 test report, conducted not more than 96 hours earlier, before arriving …
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Abu Dhabi and five other emirates to issue tourist visas from today
Tourists can secure visas to travel to the UAE from Thursday, the country’s federal immigration service said. The decision means Abu Dhabi and five other emirates will allow visitors back for the …
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Coronavirus news bulletin from UAE: 1,083 new cases reported; Sharjah lifts all travel restrictions; gaming centres to reopen in Abu Dhabi
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Wednesday reported 1,083 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 970 recoveries. One death was also reported. More than 103,100 new Covid-19 tests …
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Non-oil trade between Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia amounted to Dhs493.8bn over last decade
The value of non-oil trade in goods between Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia totalled Dhs493.8bn over the past 10 years, according to figures released by the Abu Dhabi Customs. In 2019, trade between Abu …
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Al-Habtoor signs deal with Israeli technology firm
Dubai-based Al-Habtoor Group (AHG) and Israel’s Mobileye have signed strategic cooperation agreement to bring smart driving solutions to the UAE. It is one of the first major co …
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Coronavirus: Dubai shops can deny entry to customers violating COVID-19 precautions
Shops in Dubai are allowed to deny entry to customers who are not adhering to the compulsory coronavirus precautionary measures, state news agency WAM reported on Wednesday. “Dubai Economy affirmed …
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Sharjah Media City: Paving the way for the next generation of entrepreneurs
At Sharjah Media City (Shams), we have seen first-hand the resilience and ingenuity of the SMEs registered with us and their appetite to adapt and overcome the difficulties they have been facing. We …
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UAE weather: temperatures in Dubai and Abu Dhabi will barely hit 40s on Thursday
Temperatures in Dubai and Abu Dhabi will barely hit the 40s on Thursday, while the maximum elsewhere is likely to be 44°C. In Dubai the forecast is for 39°C, while Abu Dhabi should reach 40°C. The …
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Egypt, Cryptocurrencies, and Catching up with the Middle East
Cryptocurrencies have become more popular over the years with over 5,000 available in the world. Investors might wonder how to invest in them and might need a beginner’s guide to cryptocurrencies .
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New guidelines for Dubai tourist camps introduced
… of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) discussed with leading tour operators a range of new guidelines that are being developed for tourist camps across the city that will positively …
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UAE expected to add more than 50% renewables to grid by 2050
The UAE is expected to meet more than 50 per cent of its power needs from renewable sources by 2050 due to the addition of nuclear and solar power to grid, according to the chairman of the Abu Dhabi …
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Video: Abu Dhabi Police light up cars to mark Saudi Arabia’s National Day
The General Command of Police decorated 90 of its police patrols in Abu Dhabi, Ain and Al Dhafra with the flags of UAE and Saudi Arabia and the slogan ‘Together Never’ to mark the 90 th National Day …
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Yalla updates IPO terms, seeks up to $167.4M
Dubai voice-chat app Yalla (YALA) updates the terms of its NYSE IPO to specify 18.6M ADSs at $7-9 per ADS.Underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase an additional 2.79M ADSs at the offering …
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Voice-centric social platform Yalla Group sets terms for $149 million US IPO
Yalla Group, which provides a voice-centric social networking and entertainment platform in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA), announced terms for its IPO on Wednesday. The Dubai, United …
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Abu Dhabi to build world’s biggest indoor farm
Abu Dhabi is to build the world’s largest indoor farm as part of a major drive to bolster the UAE’s food security. The GreenFactory Emirates aims to produce 10,000 tonnes of fresh produce every year …
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Dubai Land Department partners with Cityscape to stimulate real estate revival
Cityscape’s Real Estate Summit 2020, a non-profit conference and meeting place, will run November from 16 – 17 at Dubai World Trade Centre to help reinvigorate the real estate sector and address the …
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Premium free zones and the UAE’s best business consultants: Paving your road to success
Top honchos of UAE’s premium free zones and business set-up consultancies talk shop Director What is HFZA doing to attract business from global players, especially in a post-COVID world? We are …
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