An army of dedicated professionals is leading the country’s efforts to overcome the deadly pandemic The coronavirus pandemic sweeping across the globe has led to seismic changes in the everyday lives …
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Sharjah: Baker caught on camera licking finger, then touching bread
Sharjah resident, lawyer Ebraheim Al Housani, told Gulf News when he saw the baker doing this, he took a video clip of the act and immediately contacted the authorities, who responded to the …
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Coronavirus: major Abu Dhabi food drive delivers vital support to hard-hit workers
Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre, Abu Dhabi The government has asked property owners to defer rent payments from tenants but workers remain apprehensive. Sameer Berkka, a shop assistant who lives with 20 …
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Coronavirus: 20,000 face masks worth Dh28,000 seized in Sharjah
Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) has seized 20,000 face masks worth Dh28,000 that were being sold over social media by an unauthorised trader. The SEDD closed the trader’s facility, …
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UAE Committed to Reducing Oil Production From Its Current 4.1 Million Bpd: Energy Minister
“In line with the OPEC+ agreement, the UAE is committed to reducing production from its current production level of 4.1 mbopd,” Al Mazrouei tweeted. OPEC, Russia and other oil producing nations agreed …
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ADNH CEO urges operators to ‘act responsibly’ towards employees
Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH … particularly associates at the properties; and to seriously consider creating some sort of solidarity fund dedicated to preserve the dignity of employees should …
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Morning rush on Dubai-Sharjah roads on Tuesday
With precautionary measures in place around the UAE – to stop the spread of coronavirus – the morning rush was less than usual, with slow moving traffic on two Dubai-Sharjah roads on Tuesday. Also …
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UAE doubles stimulus to counter coronavirus impact
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates said Sunday it has doubled to $70 billion a stimulus package to support the Gulf state’s economy amid the coronavirus pandemic. “The aggregate value of all …
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Abu Dhabi Connect to save Dh714m for people, boost digital transformation
property verification certificate, tawtheeq tenancy contract, driving licence, water and electricity bill, passport, vehicle ownership, commercial licence etc. Ali Rashid Al Ketbi, Member of Abu Dhabi …
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Coronavirus distance learning: FAQs released for private schools in Sharjah
Sharjah: Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) has released a list of FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on distance learning and other issues that have arisen because of school closures. All UAE …
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Dubai Future Foundation reimagines life after COVID-19
Short Url Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has stepped up its efforts in responding to the global COVID-19 crisis by furthering research for the benefit of society. The foundation’s research arm, Dubai …
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Dubai developer Union Properties says not exposed to troubled NMC
Dubai developer Union Properties (UPP) has denied rumors that it is exposed to embattled Abu Dhabi-based NMC Health, whose debt position was estimated at $6.6 billion in March. In a statement on the …
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Dubai’s intense COVID-19 lockdown requires an online permit, and exhaustive details, to go outside for any reason whatsoever. This is what it’s like.
Business Insider obtained screenshots of the application Dubai residents have to fill out each time they want to go outside, even if in an emergency.
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Good Old Days: When Sanjeev Sharma got five-for in Sharjah and then faced Ian Bishop in West Indies
Many remember Sharma as the unlucky man, who could have dismissed Graham Gooch cheaply in the 1990 Lord’s Test when Kiran More dropped a regulation catch.
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Dubai’s Physique 57 launches weekly schedule of live-stream classes across the UAE
The virtual classes can be booked up to 30 minutes before the class begins on the Physique 57 website on mobile app and all you need is a Zoom account and a decent WiFi connection and you’re good to …
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Dubai Chamber Calls On The Private Sector To Contribute To The Community Solidarity Fund Against COVID-19
Besides being the first organization to make an initial contribution of AED 10 million to the Fund, Dubai Chamber has now also launched a dedicated webpage for it on its official website, containing …
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UAE stocks up for second day amid market wide optimism
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) index were up 3.4 per cent at 1,891 points, after rising as much on Friday. Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) rose 2.4 per cent to 4,213 points, after gaining over 6 per …
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