The cost of getting a PCR test in Abu Dhabi remains Dh65. The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) took to Twitter to confirm that the rate remains “consistent across its network of screening …
Video: Abu Dhabi royal family take part in Covid vaccine study
The UAE’s Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine “immune bridge study” for children aged three to 17 years is now underway.A video tweeted on Wednesday by the Abu Dhabi Government Media Office shows Sheikh Theyab …
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala acquires 60% stake in Saudi, UAE healthcare provider
The state fund’s health unit bought the majority stake from United Eastern Group and Saudi investment firm Jadwa Investment, according to a statement published by Abu Dhabi’s media office.
Abu Dhabi Covid-19 scanners for entry: How they work
Abu Dhabi has introduced state-of-the-art scanners to detect possible Covid-19 positive cases. Videos on social media show officers scanning residents seated in their cars with a mobile device. In the …
Abu Dhabi’s ADQ invests in Indian learning startup Byju’s
We met Byju in 2020 and were floored by his story. Honored to now be a part of it!,” said Mayank Singhal, head of venture capital and technology at ADQ said in a Linkedin post.
UAE: Firms urged to protect workers this summer, ensure midday break rule
Construction firms in Abu Dhabi have been advised about the importance of ensuring the health and safety of their outdoor workers as well as adhering to the three-month midday-break rule, which …
UAE Preventive Healthcare market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12% during 2021-2026
According to MarkNtel Advisors research report UAE Preventive Healthcare Market Analysis 2021 the market is likely to grow at a CAGR of 12 during 2021 26 due to the surging prevalence of chronic …
Middle East’s Biggest Mall Operator Flags UAE Retail Recovery
Retail in the United Arab Emirates is “inching towards pre-pandemic levels” according to Mall of the Emirates-owner, Majid Al Futtaim’s new State of the UAE Retail Economy report. Spending on fashion …
Luxury Meets Thrift for Dubai Startup Raising Funds to Go Abroad
Dubai may be better known as the Middle East’s capital of excess but a startup based in the city is raising funds for international expansion by marrying luxury with thrift.
‘The Family Man’ actor Sunny Hinduja on his time in Dubai
Sunny’s parents have been living in Dubai for nearly 30 years. Sunny, however, was born and brought up in Indore, India. After completing school, Sunny came to Dubai and pursued an engineering degree …
Dubai goes smart to stop precious water leakage
DEWA urges residents to make use of their smart device to conserve water Being an essential asset in the desert and the whole world, ways of preserving freshwater are being devised globally. The UAE …
Commercial Bank of Dubai to offer merchant business loan against point of sales receivables
Dubai: Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) and Network International, a leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, have recently signed an agreement to provide Network …
UAE and Saudi central banks awarded the 2021 Global Impact Award
A first-of-its-kind joint initiative emanating from the CBUAE’s and Saudi Central Bank’s shared commitment to innovation, Project Aber, as a proof-of-concept, aims to explore whether distributed …
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Saudi Arabia and the UAE dominate Forbes Top 50 Middle East Banks list
In 2019, ADCB merged with Union National Bank and Al Hilal Bank to form the ADCB Group, which is the UAE’s third largest bank. In 2020, Dubai Islamic Bank, which was already the largest Islamic …
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Dubai residents request for additional feeder bus routes in Dubai Investments Park
More feeder routes will connect residents to DIP Metro Station that opened on June 1 Dubai: Residents living and working at Dubai Investments Park (DIP) are requesting for additional feeder bus routes …
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Abu Dhabi rolls out scanners to identify potential Covid-19 cases for entry to Abu Dhabi, public places
The scanners will be used at entry points to the emirate, the entrance to select public locations on Yas Island and at designated points to enter or exit Musaffah area.
UAE: Bitcoin soars to highest price since May as investors eye $50,000 next
Prices are rising to greater heights again, but will it replace traditional currencies?