The second Dubai Home Festival (DHF) is about to kick off. The citywide celebration revolving around home furniture and appliances will begin on Thursday, September 24 with a fireworks display over …
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Abu Dhabi, UAE’s conservative capital, ends alcohol licenses
Abu Dhabi, the conservative capital of the United Arab Emirates, is eliminating its licensing system for alcohol purchases for drinkers …
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Dubai Economy Shut Down a Café and Issues 7 Fines and 5 Warnings for Violation of COVID-19 Guidelines
Following the inspections, Dubai Economy in co-operation with Dubai Tourism … including retail stores and a grocery as well as outlets trading in building materials and ready-made garments. Lack of …
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Days after Accord, UAE businesses are already pushing ahead with Project Israel
It was earlier in the year that the Israel Government gave the go-ahead for the privatization, a process that could be completed within the next two years. Leading UAE banks have also found partners …
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Dubai free zone expands business support scheme as coronavirus continues to bite
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has announced it is extending its business support package until October 20 as the impact of coronavirus on the UAE economy continues to bite. The original …
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Abu Dhabi outlines pharmaceutical and medical investment opportunities amid Covid-19 pandemic
Emirate identifies 23 areas of investment to spur local production of drugs and medical equipment as part of its Basic Industries Project …
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UAE-Israel deal set to open new doors, boost economies: Al Habtoor
Al Habtoor said his group had received a large number of inquiries for collaboration in several fields, ranging from AI and technology to agriculture, …
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DMCC extends business support package
DMCC, the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise, has extended its ‘Business Support Package’ until October 20, 2020. The announcement follows …
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Yas Bay: how Abu Dhabi’s new $1.1bn tourism attraction is shaping up
A total of $1.1 billion is being invested into Yas Bay, the latest attraction under construction on Abu Dhabi’s main tourism island, with hotel components set to open by the end of this year.
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Motorist arrested in Sharjah after video of him speeding at 200km/h went viral
Sharjah Police take action after the video of reckless driving goes viral on social media Sharjah: Sharjah police arrested a motorist who posted a video on social media driving recklessly with 200km/h …
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Arada awards contract for first school in $6.5bln Sharjah development
Arada, a leading property developer in Sharjah, has awarded a contract for the construction of the first school within its AED24 billion ($6.5 billion) mega development Aljada, located in the heart of …
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UAE Press: Abraham Accord opens up a new era of economic possibilities
A UAE newspaper stated that the long-term socioeconomic benefits of UAE and Israel signing the historic Abraham Accord to normalise their relations will not only pave the way for new business and inve …
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New Dubai Chamber series sheds light on changing business dynamics in Covid-19 era
Newly launched Dubai Chamber Interview Series features live one-on-one interviews with prominent local and international business figures …
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What makes Abu Dhabi COVID-19 quarantine facilities so special?
Foreign travel returnees praise Abu Dhabi quarantine facilities, strict precautions Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi residents and visitors to the emirate have commended the safe, well-equipped institutional …
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3 shops closed, 27 fined and 131 warnings issued in Abu Dhabi for breaking COVID-19 rules
Abu Dhabi carries out daily inspections to ensure COVID-19 health measures are followed Abu Dhabi: Authorities have closed down three shops, issued fines to 27, and served 131 warnings to businesses …
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Abu Dhabi Airport starts fast track flight connections to speed up passenger movement
The programme will start with Etihad flights originating from Europe and North America Dubai: Abu Dhabi Airport’s new ‘Fast Track Flight Connections’ initiative for international transfer passengers …
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150,000 Covid-19 cases quarantined so far in Abu Dhabi
Etihad Towers is the name of a complex of buildings with five towers in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. Image used for illustrative purpose. More than 150,000 cases of …
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