The Dubai free zone said the figures reinforced its status as a preferred destination for businesses related to food and agricultural commodities. External food trade volumes in the first half of this …
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Dubai’s premium industrial, warehousing space ‘in big demand’: Savills
There was also a spike in enquiry levels and transactions across Dubai South, driven by the near completion … incentives offered by the government with the aim of supporting the business sectors to …
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LOL doll furore: Sharjah Child Safety Dept has warning for parents on hidden sexualised messaging on toys
Child Safety Dept addresses concerns about hidden messaging on toys Dubai: In response to several parents’ reactions on social media to hidden sexualised messaging targeted at young children on a …
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Formula 1 2020: Turkey, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi confirmed to conclude season
Formula 1 has named Turkey, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi as the three countries that will host four races to conclude the 2020 season.
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Covid-19 tests not mandatory for students in Dubai returning to school – KHDA
Students returning to private schools across Dubai to mark the beginning of the new academic year need not undergo a Covid-19 PCR test, Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has said.
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Lootah sees increase of Dubai residents shifting from renters to homeowners
Dubai: Lootah Real Estate Development (Lootah) – one of the region’s most prominent real estate developers – said there has been an increasing number of Dubai residents shifting from renters to …
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Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone records 24% growth in food & agricultural trade
We have ensured business continuity and a prompt recovery for the post COVID-19 economy. Illustrating Dubai’s role as a major gateway for global trade, he said, the emirate’s external food trade …
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Abu Dhabi Returns to Debt Market With Longest Gulf Bond Ever
Abu Dhabi is back in the dollar debt market, marketing the longest bond ever offered by Gulf Arab governments as countries in the region raise cash buffers to weather the pandemic and low oil prices.
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Vantage Point Sharjah exhibits photography art
The eighth edition of Vantage Point Sharjah, an annual photography exhibition dedicated to the medium of photography, is …
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UAE joins Greek drills amid tension in the Med
Greece and the United Arab Emirates began joint military exercises yesterday around Crete, as Turkey’s navy extended its survey mission nearby amid rising tension over energy reserves.The UAE sent …
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UAE ministers discuss tourism revival with Sharjah
Senior ministers in the UAE Cabinet have met officials of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) to discuss areas of cooperation to support the revival of the country’s tourism …
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Tourists welcome: UAE travel and hospitality stay resilient
Early this month, the UAE government approved a general plan and agile package of 33 initiatives to support the economic sector and stimulate business activity until 2021. The aim of the plan is to …
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Abu Dhabi comes back to bond market with three-part dollar issue
Abu Dhabi started marketing on Tuesday a U.S. dollar-denominated bond offering split into three tranches of three, 10 and a half and 50 years, a document showed. DUBAI, Aug 25 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi …
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DSS fun, staycation deals to continue for more days in Dubai
Resident families, couples and friends, as well as visitors can pick from a great selection of hotel offers at some of Dubai’s celebrated resorts and destination properties. Dubai Festivals and Retail …
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Tourism a welcome boost for UAE’s resilience
The UAE’s tourism industry is well-positioned to overcome the current challenges and reinforce its contributions to the country’s economic development, said Abdulla bin Touq Al Mari, UAE Minister of …
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Fighting coronavirus: Safety is first order of business as teachers in UAE return to work
With half of their faces hidden in masks, they sat for safety briefings and discussed how they would go about the different learning models.
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Tailbacks on key Sharjah, Dubai road on Tuesday morning
Morning rush hour slowed down traffic movement and caused huge tailbacks on a key Dubai-Sharjah road on Tuesday. According to Google Maps, tailbacks were reported on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road …
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