More than 73 percent of eligible adults have been vaccinated in the UAE, which has relied heavily on the Sinopharm vaccine.
The UAE and Bahrain offer third Sinopharm shots amid questions over vaccine effectiveness
The announcements come amid worries over Sinopharm’s efficacy and reports of Covid-19 reinfections among people who have received their two doses of the shot.
UAE to permit 100% foreign business ownership from June 1
The UAE announced in November that foreign nationals would be allowed to own 100 per cent of commercial companies …
ATM 2021: Hotel pre-bookings for Expo are ‘looking healthy’, says Dubai Tourism’s Issam Kazim
Dubai: Dubai’s hotels and tourism-focussed businesses can start breathing easy – forward booking for the Expo in October is “looking healthy”. That’s according to Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Tourism, …
Dubai’s Lulu Exchange and National Bank of Egypt Connect through RippleNet
Ripple, a San Francisco-based blockchain company, yesterday announced that NBE and Lulu Exchange have partnered through Ripple’s global payments network.
Dubai eases COVID restrictions as cases decline
Dubai residents are expecting joyful and stress-free days ahead following the Emirate’s declaration on easing COVID restrictions. Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster …
Dubai’s Emirates inks agreement with Huawei to strengthen relationship
Dubai carrier Emirates and Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their existing partnership. The extended collaboration will allow both companies to increase their local …
Summer deals 2021: Greats staycations to check out in Dubai
It’s summertime and that can only mean one thing… staycations. Summer is officially here. Usually that means people packing up bags and heading for a well deserved holiday out of the country but for …
Dh1,000 fine for crowding and hindering traffic flow at accident sites in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Police has reminded residents of the risk of crowding to witness fires, which can pose threats to their own safety, and impede the efforts of first responders. In fact, residents found …
Dubai: Gang of 8 cut through warehouse door, steal goods worth Dh207,000
Eight Asians are facing trial at Dubai Criminal Court for breaking into a warehouse belonging to a contracting company in Al Quoz and stealing electrical wire cables worth Dh207,000.ALSO READ:>> UAE: …
flydubai Launches Free In Flight Entertainment Streaming Service
The airline showcased the latest developments to its onboard experience at this year’s Arabian Travel Market, now underway in Dubai. flydubai introduced a complimentary inflight entertainment …
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UAE: New tool to help predict, ease traffic
Researchers used a year of high-resolution traffic data to demonstrate that any daily traffic pattern observed that year fell within a few …
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Sharjah Biennial in February 2023 to feature 30 major commissions
Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) has announced that the 15th edition of the Sharjah Biennial will take place in early February 2023, featuring 30 major commissions by artists from around the world.
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Revealed: How many UAE residents want to invest in cryptocurrency
The relatively volatile history of cryptocurrencies to-date has not dampened appetite in the UAE for these assets, according to a Holborn Assets survey. In particular, roughly one in four – 26 per …
UAE, Bahrain to offer Sinopharm COVID-19 booster shots
The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it would offer a booster shot of the COVID-19 vaccine from China’s state-owned drugmaker Sinopharm at least six months after the initial two doses. The UAE …
UAE Covid vaccines: 3 key facts to know
Dr Noura Al Ghaithi, Chief Operating Officer, Ambulatory Healthcare Services Company (SEHA), has shared three key facts about the protection offered by Covid-19 vaccines.ALSO READ:>> Covid-19 vaccine: …
Dubai: Looking to sample Indian food to go?
Indian food holds a special place in our hearts and tummies, irrespective of where we come from and belong to. The spices, the cooking techniques, the age-old recipes and more make the cuisine a …