Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has recently recruited the first batch of female bus drivers on the city’s internal bus network, becoming the first in the Middle East to take this …
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Dubai Developments Group offers 3-6 month rental relief to its business tenants
Business tenants of Dubai Developments Group properties on Monday received a major relief as the group extended rental relief to small …
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Dubai manual lists 5 elements to ensure transparency, best practices
The Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection (CCCP) sector in Dubai Economy recently published the Commercial Compliance Manual to ensure best practices and competitiveness across the emirate’s …
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Catalyzing Online Commerce: How The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Impacted Business As We Know It
Visa’s COVID-19 CEMEA Impact Tracker shows how the COVID-19 pandemic has radically altered how customers interact with businesses today …
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UAE Restructures Government, Merges Half of Federal Agencies
The United Arab Emirates restructured its government, merging 50% of federal agencies as the Persian Gulf nation seeks to shore up finances battered by the coronavirus pandemic and oil’s slump.
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Deem launches its second branch as part of expansion
Deem Finance LLC (Deem), a digitally-led financial services provider, is continuing its expansion in the United Arab Emirates with the launch of a second branch in Burjuman Mall in Dubai, UAE. Aligned …
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Carla Esparza vs. Marina Rodriguez reset for July 25 UFC show in Abu Dhabi
A women’s strawweight fight that was scrapped for next week due to a positive COVID-19 test has been rebooked for later in the month.
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Dubai Festival City and Festival Plaza malls launch discount souk
Surprises is set to kick off on Thursday July 9, bringing discounts to malls and stores across the city. Among them, Dubai Festival City Mall and Dubai Festival Plaza have announced brand-new …
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Al Futtaim Malls to launch Festival Souk July 9
Futtaim Malls will be giving away daily prizes of Dh1,000 in Festival City Gift Cards with a spend of Dh200 at Festival Souk through DSS, which runs from July 9 to August 29. Timothy Earnest, Group …
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UAE’s Al-Futtaim announces discounts at new Festival Souk
Futtaim Group has announced deals and discounts at over 100 brands in its new dedicated shopping zone. In line with Dubai Summer Surprises (DS …
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‘Several’ Sharjah jet ski firms fined for violating anti-Covid measures
He added that the crackdown comes after the municipality allowed these companies to operate with a 50 per cent capacity as part of easing Covid-19 business restrictions gradually. “Al Mamzar witnesses …
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Dubai Chamber, Dafza collaborate on digital services
Under the terms of the new partnership, companies can register as Dubai Chamber members, or renew their existing membership, through Dafza’s digital platform. The strategic move aims to enhance and …
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Dubai gurdwara reopens with precautionary measures after lifting of COVID restrictions
Dubai, Jul 5 () The Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara in Dubai re-opened after 110 days, adhering to safety rules with restricted timings for devotees to visit the shrine following lifting of the COVID-19 …
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Sharjah parents asked to share preferences, concerns about schools re-opening
Parents have been asked to provide feedback on their preferences and concerns regarding sending their children back to school in September at private schools in Sharjah. Their views were sought …
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UAE shows signs of recovery with return to business growth
Saudi Arabia, by contrast, saw a sustained deterioration in overall business conditions, according to IHS Markit’s Purchasing Managers’ Index …
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UAE economy turns around as demand growth restored after lockdown
The headline seasonally adjusted IHS Markit UAE Purchasing PMI rose to 50.4 in June, to signal the first improvement in operating conditions for six months. The upturn was also the strongest since …
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‘Fight Island’ chronicles: A first-hand account from Abu Dhabi
MMA Junkie’s John Morgan shares daily happenings from Yas Island, where the UFC will host four events in 15 days.
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