International port operator DP World said on Wednesday profits were down 56% for the first half of the year, with earnings sliding to $333 million as coronavirus lockdowns and a global recession …
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Weakening dollar boon for Dubai’s property market, say analysts
“Many market watchers are predicting that the dollar will soften by a further 1.75 per cent by the end of this year, so it could be fairly safe to assume that Dubai’s property market will benefit from …
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Dubai’s Grand Cosmopolitan Hotel is the first Bureau Veritas-approved independent five-star property
The Grand Cosmopolitan Hotel in Al Barsha has become Dubai’s first independent five-star hotel to be given the hygiene stamp from Bureau Veritas. Launched in response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis …
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Saudi Arabia cautiously welcomes UAE, Israel normalization
Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister has cautiously welcomed an agreement to establish full ties between the United Arab Emirates and Israel …
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US blacklists UAE firms for supporting Iran airline
The US Treasury placed two United Arab Emirates-based companies on its sanctions blacklist Wednesday for their support of already-sanctioned Iran’s Mahan Air.
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UAE records 435 new COVID-19 infections, one death as cases rise
The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday recorded its highest daily number of COVID-19 infections in over a month, a day after the health minister warned cases may rise. The Gulf Arab state saw 435 …
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Netanyahu says UAE deal did not change Israeli policy on U.S. arms sales
This site is protected by recaptcha Privacy Policy | Terms of Service The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem and representatives of the UAE government did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Under …
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Malawi refugee poet’s NGO wins Dh500,000 Sharjah award for migrant support
A Malawi refugee poet and his NGO were on Wednesday named as the winners of the Dh500,000 Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support (Siara 2020). Tumaini Letu, a non-profit …
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Abu Dhabi in talks with banks for new international bond deal, sources say
The government of Abu Dhabi is in talks with banks for a new international bond issue, sources said, having already raised $10 billion via debt issues this year to prop up its finances amid low oil …
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First person: ‘I was tested for COVID-19 at my Abu Dhabi home’
The country also leads efforts in mass testing, and Abu Dhabi launched a home screening initiative as early as June 17. In an announcement on social media, the emirate’s public …
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Lockdown ‘driving demand for bigger apartments’ in UAE: Property Finder
UAE-headquartered upscale residential, hospitality and commercial property developer Seven Tides has witnessed a surge in demand for its two and three-bedroom apartments at its Seven Palm development …
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African organisation founded by refugee poet wins Sharjah’s Dh500,000 advocacy award
A non-profit organisation founded by refugee poet and artist Trésor Nzengu Mpauni won the Dh500,000 grand prize at the fourth Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support (Siara) held …
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Free parking in Sharjah announced for Hijri New Year
In case of any complaints of inquiries, public can approach municipality Sharjah: Sharjah City Municipality has announced that all public parking spaces across the city will be free of charge on …
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Heart of Sharjah launches edutainment kit Gayeth to entertain the whole family during summer
The authentic activities come in collaboration with ‘Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah’ and ‘Designer Budoor Al Khoori’. The kit contains 11 tailor-made traditional activities in fabric envelopes that in …
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Israelis are already doing business with the UAE
There are about 200 companies already exporting products to the UAE through third parties Op-ed. Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are working out official diplomatic ties, but, unofficially, …
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Free parking announced in Sharjah for Hijri New Year
Parking will be free in select areas in Sharjah on Sunday, August 23, on account of the Hijri New Year holiday. Parking will be paid in the following locations: > Al Hisn Street – Al Shuwaiheen and Al …
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HashCash to Provide UAE Exchange with Crypro Trading Bot Infrastructure
Globally recognized as one of the leading cryptocurrency and blockchain development company, HashCash Consultants will be providing its advanced crypto trading bot software to a major exchange in UAE.
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