Foreign direct investment in Dubai fell by 74% in the first half of the year compared with the same period of 2019, as the coronavirus pandemic stalled parts of the global economy. The Middle East …
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Abu Dhabi building licences rise 20% in first half of 2020 despite Covid-19 pandemic
The number of new building licences in Abu Dhabi surged 20 per cent in the first half of this year, as developers in the emirate continue to press on with their projects despite the coronavirus …
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Abu Dhabi abattoirs slaughter record 33,075 sacrificial animals
Officials said veterinarians were present in the slaughterhouses round-the-clock to monitor the sacrifices before and after the slaughter.
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Photos: Sharjah announces new tourism projects in Khor Fakkan, Kalba, Al Dhaid and Mleiha
Sharjah is all set to get new recreationals sites with the launch of four large-scale tourism and hospitality projects. Marwan bin Jassim Al Sarkal, Executive Chairman of Sharjah Investment and …
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Abu Dhabi’s Tawazun to build satellite centre with Airbus
Abu Dhabi state defence and security entity Tawazun is to build a satellite assembly, integration and testing centre with Airbus in the United Arab Emirates’ oasis city of Al Ain, state news agency …
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A new McGettigan’s branch to open at Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi
The new branch of the popular Irish chain will replace D’Capital Steak House, and join other popular restaurants within the property like Namak by Kunal … general manager of Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi. A …
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Beirut blast: Lebanese expats in the UAE are a devastated lot
Residents mourn the loss of loved ones, property and businesses back home Dubai: Lebanese expatriates in the UAE are devastated after a blast rocked Beirut on Tuesday, leaving a trail of …
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IPL stats from matches played in Sharjah
Sharjah is one of the venues scheduled to host IPL 2020, along with Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The 13th edition of the IPL is slated to begin in the UAE from the 19th of September. In 2014, Sharjah became …
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Sharjah announces new tourism destinations in Khorfakkan, Kalba, Al Dhaid and Mleiha
Sharjah’s four newest developments aim to boost the local economy Dubai: Four new large-scale tourism and hospitality projects will launch in Sharjah’s Khorfakkan, Kalba, Al Dhaid and Mleiha …
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HashCash Provides White Label Crypto Payment Processor to UAE based Ecommerce Company
Known for their extensive range of scalable white label solutions, HashCash Consultants has aided a UAE based leading e-commerce company to launch a digital asset enabled payment platform by providing …
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City Centre Sharjah celebrates Summer Surprises in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce with amazing prizes including 12 BMW X2 cars
As customers return to shopping malls, City Centre Sharjah is collaborating with Sharjah Chamber of Commerce to reward shoppers with a variety of prizes to be won as part of its month-long summer …
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Abu Dhabi Police bust international drug trafficking gang
Gang of seven Asian suspects was in possession of 1.2 million narcotic pill Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police on Tuesday announced the arrest of seven Asian suspects who were planning to distribute 1.2 …
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Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade records $18bln in four months
UAE – Mubasher: The value of Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign merchandise trade declined by 7.3% to AED 66.5 billion during the first four months of 2020, compared to AED 71.7 billion in the same period of …
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Abu Dhabi unveils stunning eco-lodge designs for revamped nature reserves
A team from the Czech Republic ranked first in a competition to design the Abu Dhabi Flamingo Visitor Centre in Al Wathba Wetlands Reserve. The competition is the second by the Environment Agency Abu …
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Lebanon explosion: UAE community reacts to devastating blast
Many Lebanese-origin residents living in the UAE are in shock after a massive explosion rocked Beirut on Tuesday, and are asking for support for those affected by the blast in Lebanon. Anguished …
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UAE business conditions improve again in July; job numbers fall: PMI
The UAE non-oil private sector registered a further marginal recovery in business conditions during July due to easing lockdown restrictions, a survey showed on Wednesday. However, firms continued to …
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UAE business conditions improve for the second month in July
Whilst output and new orders rose further in July, hiring intentions among UAE businesses remained weak as employment declined for the seventh month in a row. Firms were reportedl …
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