The UAE is ranked 8th globally, and maintained its 1st ranking among Arab countries on Bloomberg COVID-19 Resilience Ranking Index. The UAE has moved up three slots to become among top 10 nations …
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Covid in India: Expats in UAE ask how they can help as cases surge
Several Indian businessmen and expats said that at the moment, they consider any individual support as ‘a drop in the ocean’.
UAE Ramadan 2021: Qiyam-ul-layl prayers to resume at mosques
Mosques across the country can host the special late night Ramadan prayers called Qiyam-ul-layl, authorities have announced. Strict Covid safety protocols will be in place at mosques for the prayers, …
Dubai holidays at risk this summer as UAE remains on UK red list – despite strong vaccine rollout
A HOLIDAY to Dubai may not return in time for the summer, it is feared, as it could remain on the UK’s red list when travel opens up. The UAE, which has given the first vaccine jab to more …
UAE begins constructing 8 medical facilities in war-torn Yemen
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday launched the first-phase construction of eight medical facilities in Yemen’s southeastern province of Hadramout, a government official told Xinhua. The …
Felt most vulnerable in this bubble, IPL should have held in UAE like last year: Adam Zampa
Adam Zampa on Tuesday said he decided to quit the IPL midway as it was the “most vulnerable” bio-bubble he has been a part of and the tournament should have been held in UAE, like last year.
Dubai to build cancer hospital in memory of Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid
The 250-bed Hamdan Bin Rashid Hospital for Cancer Patient Care will have a capacity to receive 30,000 visitors annually …
How benefits of Dubai’s Disability Strategy are being felt by people of determination
Dubai: Chairman of the Higher Committee for the Protection of the Rights of People of Determination Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum praised the efforts of various entities in Dubai …
Buoyancy returns to Dubai realty
Transactions during March were at a 10-year high as strong market growth continued, Property Monitor monthly market report said …
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Dubai’s Q1 real estate sales transactions surge to $6.8bn
In total, Q1 real estate sales transaction figures were 6 per cent more than the previous quarter with the secondary properties showing a 16 per cent jump, while the off-plan properties sales figures …
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Work from the Eiffel Tower? These landmarks have the best connectivity for remote work
In the WFH era, untethered telecommuters can work from virtually anywhere. A report ranks iconic landmarks around the globe by internet speeds, free Wi-Fi offerings and more.
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UAE: Major changes announced for 33 public schools in Abu Dhabi
Major changes will be made to 33 public schools in Abu Dhabi during the next academic year (2021-2022), education authorities announced on Tuesday. Six new schools will be established and 15 will be …
ZonesCorp, Block 7 to set up research, innovation hub in Abu Dhabi
Spread over a 820,000-sq-m area in the heart of the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD), the Block 7 Innovation Hub, will include a host of dedicated IT facilities, smart office complexes, exhibition …
Covid in India: Expats in UAE worried of queues for hospital beds back home
Indian expats in the UAE may be miles away from home, but they feel the “panic, anxiety, and distress” of loved ones who have been struggling to find hospital beds in India. A tsunami of Covid cases …
Covid-19: UAE launches scholarship for frontline heroes, children
The programme announced by Frontline Heroes Office to offer scholarships for government and private universities and colleges across the UAE …
UAE Pink Moon: Awesome Supermoon facts kids will love
Amazing kid-friendly facts about the Pink Moon that will be visible over the UAE tonight Get Breaking News Alerts From Gulf News We’ll send you latest news updates through the day. You can manage them …
COVID-19: World Unites To Help India; UK, France, Germany, UAE, Other Countries Offer Help
As India battles the sabotaging second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, help and solidarity has poured in for the nation from all corners of the world.