Formula One has confirmed the remainder of its calendar for the 2020 season taking the total to a potential 17 races, should none be adversely impacted by coronavirus …
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Sharjah’s child safety arm takes action as LOL dolls spark outrage
With the popular LOL dolls stirring up outrage among UAE mums recently, Sharjah’s child safety department urged parents to get more involved with their children’s play time to ensure that their toys …
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Dubai free zone thrives as H1 food trade volumes reach $8.7bn
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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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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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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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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Firms serve up assistance to UAE food security mission
The UAE has implemented a range of policies, measures and strategies to ensure constant food supplies from abroad and scaled up agricultural production at home – and this is evident as businesses come …
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NBF launches SME community platform in UAE
National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) on Monday announced the launch of NBF Connect, a banking platform for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that will serve as a one-stop shop and will include access to …
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TBY launches its Dubai 2020 edition
The Business Year (TBY), a global media group that has been providing investors, businesses, and governments with first-hand insights into the world’s most dynamic markets for over a decade, has …
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Rescue of Jewish Family From Yemen, Sponsored by Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
While the historic agreement between Israel and the UAE continues to make headlines around the world, meanwhile, far from the spotlight, the UAE has been i …
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Commercial cases filed in Dubai surge 96%: DIFC Courts
Dubai and the UAE, for investors and the international business community,” said Omar Al Muhairi, deputy chief justice at DIFC Courts.
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IPL 2020: Welcome to UAE – a sneak peak into KKR’s team room in Abu Dhabi | WATCH
On Monday morning, KKR gave a sneak peak into their lavish accommodation in Abu Dhabi, which will be their base for the duration of the tournament.
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Most UAE small and medium businesses upbeat on rebound within 6 months
Most small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the UAE are beginning to feel optimistic about the future of their business but estimate it will be about six months before their businesses are back to full …
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Most UAE SMBs upbeat on rebound within 6 months
While 94 per cent of SMBs in the UAE – who took part in a study conducted by Visa – are upbeat of a rebound in business compared to 67 per cent globally, they have also shown “an incredible …
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