The UAE’s move to allow foreigners to fully own businesses in the country is set to be a boon for British firms and investors, according to experts. The new law, which allows nationals from any …
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Trading Volume Surge at Bitrump Following Record New Registrations on the Platform
The leading cryptocurrency exchange of UAE, Bitrump has experienced a trading volume surge following an increase in new registrations recorded in the past months. DUBAI …
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UAE mission to Mars on course to arrive in February 2021
The Emirates Mars Mission (EMM) is on course to arrive at the Red Planet on 9 February. A third and final major trajectory correction manoeuvre (TCM) was completed on 10 November. An additional minor …
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First commercial flight between UAE and Israel lands in Tel Aviv
The first direct flight between Dubai and Tel Aviv landed Thursday, met by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the normalization of diplomatic ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.
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Inaugural Dubai-Tel Aviv commercial flights touch down amid normalized relations between UAE and Israel
A flydubai flight from Tel Aviv touched down in Dubai on Thursday, marking the first scheduled commercial service between the United Arab Emirates and Israel, in a continuation of the two states’ …
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Will the Ethiopian conflict affect UAE-Egyptian relations?
As the conflict escalates between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray region, the United Arab Emirates’ support for the Ethiopian regime threatens to strain Emirati-Egyptian relations.
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Christmas in Dubai 2020: Christmas Eve brunches
BurJuman Arjaan by Rotana … and a dessert platter. Thu Dec 24, 7pm-10pm. Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road (04 378 0805). Soak up the Christmas atmosphere with party tunes and a turkey …
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Dubai Gets Arab Gulf’s First, and Perhaps Last, Coal Power Plant
The United Arab Emirates is set to become the first Arab Gulf country to generate electricity from coal. As governments increasingly turn to cleaner fuels and the price of renewable energy falls, it …
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There will be many more: Israel PM Netanyahu welcomes inaugural commercial flight from Dubai
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed the inaugural flydubai flight from Dubai that touched down at the Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport on Thursday at 11.30am local time. Flight FZ1163 took …
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Asian jailed for stabbing roommate to death in Dubai
A 24-year-old Asian was arrested and prosecuted by the Dubai Public Prosecution for stabbing his roommate to death after a fierce quarrel. Official records indicate that it all began with an argument …
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Dubai, Portugal have huge potential to expand
Key sectors of interest are renewable energy, agriculture, food security, manufacturing, tourism, health care, and education.
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10 breakfast spots with some of the best views in Dubai
This South-African cafe in City Walk and The Dubai Mall will never be a wasted trip, even if you’re visiting from near the Marina just for breakfast. Their dishes are healthy, extensive and …
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Sharjah 4-yr-old sets record with special affinity for numbers
A four-year-old in Sharjah is the latest to win himself a place in the India Book of Records after being certified “youngest to expeditiously recite backward counting from 100 to 1”. The achievement …
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Sharjah Film Platform announces awards for narrative, documentary, experimental films
Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) announced on Tuesday the winners of awards for exemplary narrative, documentary and experimental films at the third edition of its annual film festival, Sharjah Film …
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Saudi, Abu Dhabi Wealth Funds Team Up on Egyptian Drugmaker Deal
Two of the biggest sovereign wealth funds in the Middle East are exploring a joint bid for an Egyptian pharmaceutical company, a deal that could mark the beginning of wider co-investment plans between …
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Detours, diversions in Abu Dhabi tomorrow due to tower demolition
The demolition work on the Meena Plaza Towers in Abu Dhabi will be carried out tomorrow (Friday, November 27) from morning till afternoon. Shops and markets in the Mina Port area (Mina Zayed) will be …
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Indian expat, daughter die in drowning incident in Sharjah
The incident occurred in the waters off Sharjah Corniche beach Sharjah: An Indian expat and his daughter have died in a drowning incident in Sharjah, Police confirmed on Thursday. The incident …
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