Khabib Nurmagomedov, the unbeaten UFC lightweight champion, landed Fight Island in Abu Dhabi to support his teammate taking part in the UFC 253. The Russian star was in the corner of Zubaira Tukhugov.
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Abu Dhabi medics carry out free cleft surgeries to help children smile
A major Abu Dhabi hospital carried out surgeries on eight children who suffered from cleft lip and cleft palate conditions. Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Abu Dhabi and Operation Smile UAE, a charity …
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NMC placed into administration in UAE
NMC has been placed into administration in the United Arab Emirates, allowing the troubled hospital group to meet September salaries by securing an additional $325m in funding. During online hearings …
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Over 300K people, 10K SMEs benefit from UAE central bank stimulus
More than 300,000 individuals in the UAE have benefited from the central bank’s Dh256 billion capital and liquidity buffers to help the economy to cope with the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic, …
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Conrad makes Abu Dhabi debut with Etihad Towers
One of Abu Dhabi’s most prestigious hotels, Etihad Towers, will be rebranded on October 1 following the signing of a management agreement between Hilton and Sheikh Suroor Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan. The …
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Coronavirus: Sharjah schools reopen with 25% capacity
More than 20,000 students of Sharjah private schools returned to school on Sunday after the strict implementation of Covid-19 precautionary measures.”The first day of the school was smooth and all …
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With restrictions eased, Dubai exports increase
The value of exports of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry members soared 7.4 per cent to exceed Dh45 billion between June and August 2020 compared to the previous three-month period in the wake …
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Prison sentence for British father and son in Dubai for Dh8 million scam
A third defendant has been cleared by Dubai Court of Misdemeanour Dubai: A British man and his father have been sentenced to three years in prison each and fined Dh14 million for scamming a dozen …
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Coronavirus: Mixed emotions as students in Sharjah step into school campuses again
Schools in Sharjah welcomed students on campus for their first socially-distanced classes. Children were brought in by parents or were seen getting off from school buses with a series of safety …
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ADNOC L&S signs 25-year deal to service all petroleum ports in Abu Dhabi
ADNOC Logistics and Services (ADNOC L&S), the shipping and maritime logistics subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has signed a new 25-year agreement to provide critical marine …
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Alvarez & Marsal appointed administrator of NMC Healthcare in the UAE
Restructuring consultancy Alvarez & Marsal said on Sunday it has been appointed as administrators of a group of operating businesses related to NMC Healthcare by the Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts, a …
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UAE ensures flexible economic strategy in post-COVID years
Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, on Sunday chaired the 59th meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Commercial Cooperation Committee, under the framework of …
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22 more businesses fined in Dubai for violating COVID-19 protocol
Dubai Economy continues inspections to ensure business follow COVID-19 guidelines Dubai: Dubai Economy has slapped at least 22 more businesses with fines and issued warnings to two shops ofr violating …
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Prison sentence for father and son in Dubai for Dh8 million scam
A third defendant has been cleared by Dubai Court of Misdemeanour Dubai: A British man and his father have been sentenced to three years in prison each and fined Dh14 million for scamming a dozen …
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Sharjah tower fire: Two months on, Abbco residents still await rent compensation
Building management says it’s still waiting for insurance company to revert on damages Sharjah: Four months after a fire at the Abbco Tower in Sharjah, tenants of the building say they are yet to …
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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launch pushed back due to pandemic-related travel restrictions
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, a joint venture between the Hungarian budget airline and Abu Dhabi state holding company ADQ, has delayed its launch date for the second time due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The …
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Dh3,000 fine for transporting passengers illegally in private cars, warn Abu Dhabi Police
Motorists operating illegal taxi services in Abu Dhabi risk facing fines of Dh3,000 and other penalties, authorities have warned. In an awareness video posted on its social media sites, the Abu Dhabi …
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