We are seeing high demand for the Eid holidays… We are positive that we will reach 100% occupancy,” Ravi Santiago, cluster general manager of Wyndham hotels in Ajman, told Zawya …
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How Dubai’s new Route 2020 will drive demand for residential, commercial properties
Typically, when residential real estate is made available around transit hubs, the population tends to begin to grow faster in these areas compared to non-hub locations,” Taimur Khan, Associate P …
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COVID-19 rapid test facility on Abu Dhabi-Dubai road is ready for Eid rush, no need for families to pre-book
People of determination, besides families, to get priority at Ghantoot facility Abu Dhabi: Families seeking rapid tests to enter Abu Dhabi need not pre-book their appointments, an official at the …
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New UAE space centre will teach Emirati students to make satellites
Khalifa University of Science and Technology, the UAE Space Agency (UAESA), and Al Yah Satellite Communications (YahSat), on Wednesday signed a three-way funding agreement to establish and operate the …
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Sheikh Hamdan hails injured Dubai firefighters’ heroism
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, on Wednesday visited firefighters who were injured after fire erupted at two warehouses …
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Gangster wanted in UK for selling guns, drugs held in Dubai
A gangster wanted in the UK for smuggling drugs and selling guns has been arrested in Dubai, the police announced on Wednesday. The police said Craig Martin Moran is the head of a gang called ‘Colin …
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Credit Suisse Hiring Morgan Stanley Dubai Banker Luthra
Credit Suisse Group AG is hiring Morgan Stanley dealmaker Tara Luthra to help expand its investment banking operations in the Middle East, according to people familiar with the matter.Luthra will …
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Hong Kong Shippers and Dubai Speak Out on Crew Change Challenges
Three weeks after coming together to address the challenges imposed on seafarers due to the travel restrictions due to COVID-19, countries around the world continue to struggle with permitting crew …
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Dubai holidays: UAE tourists must follow these very strict travel rules from August 1
DUBAI holidays guarantee sun but travel to the United Arab Emirates has been complex during the coronavirus crisis. Travelling to the UAE may be possible once again now but coronavirus rules are still …
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15 things to do this Eid Al Adha: what is happening in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah
Looking for some ideas to keep you and the family busy in the UAE this Eid Al Adha? While celebrations may be a little different this year, there are still plenty of ways to keep yourself entertained …
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Photos: Residents relieved as four Sharjah footbridges open
Sharjah residents were relieved after learning that the four footbridges in some of the busiest districts of the emirate are now open. Finally, people will stop jaywalking, they said. The Sharjah …
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Dubai firefighter killed in blaze honoured by family and colleagues
Dubai Civil Defence teams extinguish a fire at Dubai Investment Dubai Civil Defence The family and colleagues of a firefighter who died while putting out a blaze in the emirate on Tuesday have paid …
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Why Dubai’s Top-Streamed R&B Star Sobhhi Is Buzzing in Canada
We spoke to the mysterious singer about his come-up, finding good company in quarantine, and the alt-R&B mecca that is Toronto.
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Dubai holidays: Major FCO travel update issued as UAE tourists must follow these rules
DUBAI holidays guarantee sun but travel to the United Arab Emirates has been complex during the coronavirus crisis. Travelling to the UAE may be possible once again now but coronavirus rules are still …
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Eid Al Adha 2020 UAE: Prayer timings in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and other emirates
Eid Al Adha this year is unlike any other, with celebrations dampened by the global pandemic and resultant precautions. Public and private sector employees get a long weekend, starting July 30 with …
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UAE support helps 272k bank customers
More than 272,000 customers of banks, including 260,000 individuals and 9,527 SMEs have benefitted from the AED50 billion ($13.61 billion) Targeted Economic Support Scheme provided by the UAE’s …
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UAE- Sharjah to turn 47-hectare landfill into solar energy farm
Upon reaching the zero-waste target, Bee”ah will then be able to repurpose the Al Saja”a landfill into a solar energy farm. Salim Al Owais, chairman of Bee”ah, said: “The UAE has made great …
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