Temperatures in Abu Dhabi will peak at 38°C with humidity expected to reach 85 per cent. Up the coast in Dubai the thermometer might creep up to 39°C but humidity will be lower at 75 per cent, …
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Saudi former intelligence chief slams Palestinian leadership’s criticism of UAE-Israel deal
Saudi Arabia’s former intelligence chief and ambassador to the United States, Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, slammed the Palestinian leadership for criticizing the decision of some Gulf …
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Majority of UAE residents keen to switch banks; hunt for offers
Around three-fourths – or 76 per cent – of UAE residents are keen to switch banks and around 70 per cent are actively searching for new bank offers as expectations of consumers are rapidly evolving …
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How Dubai’s Events Sector Is Reimagining The Industry After Being Hit Hard By The COVID-19 Crisis
Since the UAE reopened to international visitors in July, the authorities have been examining how gatherings can take place safely, which resulted in the launch of a new set of guidelines for the …
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UAE places 10th among nations with lowest ‘worry’ count, World Worry Index finds
A majority of UAE residents now reckon they are more worried about the spread of fake news. The pandemic and its fallout on society and the economy has only raised the concern levels. Image Credit …
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UAE business conditions improve amid dim optimism
Ongoing Covid-19 restrictions have led to the PMI figure hovering around the 50.0 level in recent months as firms have continued to lower job numbers …
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Empty skies: Once busy Dubai-Istanbul route remains quiet
But when Turkish Airlines and Emirates began reviving their pandemic-depleted schedules a few weeks ago, that particular route remained closed except for a few scattered cargo operations. Emirates …
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Business activity in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE returns to growth
Business activity in the Arab world’s three largest economies returned to growth, with Egypt seeing its first expansion in 14 months. After a deterioration in August, the non-oil private sectors …
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Three killed in separate accidents in Sharjah
Three men died in separate road accidents in Sharjah over past few days, an official said. The victim, identified R.M.B.D, was driving his vehicle when the accident occurred. His vehicle collided …
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Jewish sukkah rises at base of world’s tallest tower in UAE
Visitors to the world’s tallest building, a tapering cylinder of aluminum and glass that has become emblematic of modern Dubai, may encounter an unlikely …
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New resort-style clubhouse to come up in Sharjah lifestyle hub
Sharjah Holding, a strategic partnership between Majid Al Futtaim Properties and Sharjah Asset Management, is set to launch an elegant new clubhouse at its premier lifestyle destination Al Zahia.
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2,992 new paid parking spots in Sharjah become operational
Sharjah Municipality has introduced new paid parking zones in streets of Al Nahda, Muwaileh and Al Tawuain areas to ensure easy availability of parking spaces. The municipality announced that the …
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Sharjah converts 2,992 parking spaces into paid parking spots
These parking spaces were equipped with the necessary parking signs and meters, some of which operate with touch screen.
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Palestinian Business Leader Hopes UAE, Bahrain Will Press Israel to Stop Settlements
A top Palestinian business executive said on Monday that new Gulf Arab ties with Israel, condemned by Palestinian leaders, could also be an opportunity to apply fresh pressure to halt Jewish …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi outperforms in weak Gulf, while property shares weigh on Dubai
Most major Middle Eastern markets ended lower on Monday with losses in real estate shares weighing on the Dubai index, while the Saudi market bucked the trend to close higher. Oct 5 (Reuters) – Most …
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Sony opens second UAE store at Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates
Tech giant Sony has opened its second flagship storre in Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates, to go along with its existing retail outlet. Sony also has a presence in the Dubai Mall. Formerly branded as the …
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Nakheel Malls set for opening of ‘world’s largest fountain’
Nakheel Malls, a leading developer of retail experiences, said its premier lifestyle and dining destination in Dubai, The Pointe, is gearing up for the launch of the world’s largest fountain, The Palm …
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