The United Arab Emirates has offered to grant citizenship to foreign residents for the first time providing they are investors or “specialised talents” who can add value to the Gulf state.Sheikh …
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Stakeholders seek FG’s intervention on UAE’s policy on Nigerian passengers
By Chinelo Obogo The recent COVID-19 policy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), restricting Nigerian passengers from transiting through other …
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Patrick Reed wins at Torrey Pines; Paul Casey in Dubai
Showing no effects from a rules controversy a day earlier, Patrick Reed pulled away for a five-shot victory Sunday in the Farmers Insurance Open. Reed closed with a 4-under 68 at Torrey Pines, making …
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KPMG: 28% of UAE workforce needs reskilling and upskilling
After the onset of COVID-19, many employees in the UAE were forced to reskill and/or upskill to hold their jobs in an increasingly challenging employment landscape. A new study by …
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Co-working space in Dubai
One place where you spend time more than your home is your workspace. So why not choose a space that is efficient, has all amenities, a calming environment, and above all cost-effective. ‘The Place’ …
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“Alexa, Explore Abu Dhabi”: Tripadvisor launches virtual voice tour
Alexa customers in the UK will be able to say “Alexa, Explore Abu Dhabi” and be taken on an immersive voice tour of the destination.
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UAE a pivot of pathbreaking medical treatment
The days when a resident in the UAE needed to go abroad have been given the go-by. Now complex surgeries can be performed in this country, much to the relief of the patient and the delight of his …
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Sheikha Maitha-led UAE Team storm into Silver Cup semis
Sheikha Maitha Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum-led UAE Team hammered Zedan 12.5-5 to storm into the semi-finals of the IFZA Silver Cup 2021 following an exciting final round of qualification …
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Paul Casey targets Masters following triumph at Dubai Desert Classic
After easing to a four-stroke victory at the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday, Paul Casey believes he has a ‘good chance’ at the next Masters in April …
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Dubai house prices to drop at slower pace, says survey
Dubai’s house prices are expected to fall at a slower pace this year and next than previously thought as hopes for a successful vaccine rollout and an economic recovery boost confidence in the sector, …
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Team Abu Dhabi beats Pune Devils to register first win in T10 league
Overton accelerated the run chase when it was most needed and helped Team Abu Dhabi record its first victory of the season with nine balls to spare.
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Wright chuffed after Team Abu Dhabi get it right
Captain Luke Wright heaved a sigh of relief after Team Abu Dhabi finally got their campaign on the road with a vital win over the Pune Devils in a Group B fixture of the Abu Dhabi T10 League on Sunday …
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Tom Kohler-Cadmore’s 61* in vain, Team Abu Dhabi beat Pune Devils by 5 wickets in T10 League
Cadmore’s 25-ball 61* could not give the Pune Devils their second victory of T10 League 2021. Paul Stirling, Joe Clarke, Ben Duckett, and Jamie Overton united forces for Team Abu Dhabi as they chased …
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UAE ranked as most innovative Arab nation of 2020
The UAE has been ranked first in the Arab region and 34th globally in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2020. The UAE has made innovation a way of life and an administrative approach to modernising …
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Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets fall in early trade
Major stock markets in the Gulf traded lower on Sunday following Friday’s fall in global equities amid a growing battle on Wall Street between hedge funds and retail investors. Saudi Arabia’s …
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Air Peace says Sharjah-Dubai flights not affected by new UAE COVID-19 Protocols
Air Peace airline yesterday said its Lagos-Sharjah flights are not affected by the new COVID-19 flight protocols introduced by the …
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Dhs51,000 fine, 12 black points for jumping red light in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Police have warned motorists about the fines of jumping a red light. According to Law No. (5) of 2020 AD regarding the seizure of vehicles in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the fine for jumping …
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