Authorities in Dubai have shut down a retail store and imposed a hefty fine for violating COVID-19 rules. The retail outlet failed to adhere to physical distancing during a discount sale that was …
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Abu Dhabi to open world’s first AI university
A total of 101 graduate students from 31 countries will be attending the world’s first artificial intelligence university in Abu Dhabi, when it opens for its first academic year on January 10, 2021.
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Abu Dhabi government officials visit gas leak accident victims in hospital
DCD party offers support to those in Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City Hospital following restaurant blast on August 31.
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Hotels in Abu Dhabi to include kosher food on menus
The UAE Capital has asked all hotels to start including kosher food on their menus. The latest development is part of the friendly gestures shown by Abu Dhabi ever since the norma …
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Abu Dhabi instructs all hotels to offer kosher meals following Israel, UAE agreement
Authorities in Abu Dhabi sent a memo Tuesday instructing all hotels in the city to offer Kosher food and beverage options, anticipating a surge in Israeli and Jewish travelers following the landmark …
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Palestinians fail to persuade Arab ministers to condemn UAE-Israel deal
Palestinian leaders won renewed Saudi support for Palestinian statehood on Wednesday, but failed to persuade the Arab League to condemn last month’s normalisation deal between Israel and the United …
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Dubai store closed, fined Dh50,000 for not following Covid-19 norms during discount sale
Dubai Economy emphasised that all stores and outlets as well as their customers must strictly adhere to the precautionary measures.
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Sharjah Art Foundation completes renovation of the iconic, ‘The Flying Saucer’
Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) on Wednesday announced the completion of a major renovation of ‘The Flying Saucer,’ a Sharjah architectural landmark acquired by the Foundation in 2012. The newly …
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Palestinian FM urges Arab states to dismiss Israel-UAE deal
The Palestinian foreign minister Wednesday called on Arab states to dismiss a deal between the United Arab Emirates and Israel to normalize relations, describing the …
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Sharjah elucidates benefits of stimulus package for businesses
Sharjah Government’s financial stimulus packages for businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic has been hailed as one of the most strategically planned and optimally released by business circles …
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Gefilte in the Gulf? Abu Dhabi tells all its hotels to offer kosher food
Anticipating influx of Jewish tourists, city instructs its many hotels to offer kosher items on all menus and bars, ‘designate an area in all kitchens for Kosher food preparation’ …
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Coronavirus: Social, cultural associations resume activities in Abu Dhabi
Social and cultural associations in Abu Dhabi have been given the green light to resume activities, according to a notification from the Ministry of Community Development (MoCD). From March, all …
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Head of Israel’s biggest bank expects deals soon with UAE
The head of Israel’s biggest bank says he expects to strike deals soon with major lenders in the United Arab Emirates for the first time …
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Trump nominated for Nobel Peace Prize for brokering Israel-UAE agreement
President Donald Trump was nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for brokering the normalization agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. Christian Tybring-Gjedde, a lawmaker in the …
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What residents need to keep in mind when buying home insurance in the UAE
Many UAE residents still overlook the need for home insurance when buying or renting property in any emirate, but matter experts caution that not having home insurance is a bigger-than-usual risk …
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Sharjah Art Foundation Reopens Landmark Brutalist Building ‘The Flying Saucer’
Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) today announced the completion of a major renovation of The Flying Saucer, a Sharjah architectural landmark acquired by the Foundation in 2012.
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New Wizz Air launch in Abu Dhabi could be delayed due over tourists ban
Wizz Air Holdings said on Wednesday it will delay the October 1 launch of its new airline in Abu Dhabi if a ban on foreign visitors isn’t relaxed soon. The deadline for a go-decision is fast …
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