“What has happened in Dubai did not need to happen,” an immunology professor told CNBC. “They have brought the virus in.” …
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Launches The Invest In Dubai Platform To Make Dubai “The Best And Easiest City To Invest And Do Business”
The “Invest in Dubai” platform was developed by Smart Dubai and the Dubai Department of Economic Development, under the supervision of the General Secretariat of The Executive Council of Dubai.
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The remedy cannot be worse than the ailment, says Dubai Health Authority
The Dubai Health Authority defends its pandemic response strategy after a recent run-up in cases. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC …
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Sharjah rental dispute committees to be revamped following royal decree
Revamp will see the establishment of eight committees to settle rental disputes, two appeal committees and five execution departments …
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Pent-up demand drives record revenue for Dubai property broker
Allsopp & Allsopp CEO says ‘incredible’ to see how motivated buyers are and how quick the market is moving after pandemic …
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Netanyahu Postpones UAE, Bahrain Trip Due to COVID-19 Lockdown
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he was postponing a trip planned next week to the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain due to Israel’s COVID-19 lockdown. “Prime Minister …
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UAE Arrests British Woman After She Tells Flatmate “F**k You” On WhatsApp
A British woman in Dubai was arrested and her passport confiscated after a case was filed against her for using a slur in a WhatsApp message sent to her Ukranian flatmate. Following the incident, …
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flydubai ramping up network as several of UAE’s key tourist links are restored
flydubai is expanding its network as quickly as border restrictions will allow it, announcing a raft of new flights in response to the opening of several key tourist destinations.
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Saudi Arabia and UAE Decide Not to Withdraw $2 Billion Cash Deposits
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have not withdrawn their $2 billion cash deposits that they provided Pakistan …
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Heathrow chaos as Dubai passengers ‘jump over passport barriers’ after long wait
A Heathrow passenger claimed there was a ‘mutiny’ in the airport with people attempting to ‘leap over’ malfunctioning passport barriers. Chaos erupted yesterday after some of the machines at passport …
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Two Abu Dhabi execs fined Dhs8bn, jailed for 15 years in money laundering case
The two men, who have not been named, reportedly took advantage of their position in the company and misused public funds.
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EGA, Mubadala and Dubal Holding fire up most efficient power plant in UAE
UAE – Emirates Global Aluminium, Mubadala, and Dubal Holding have successfully completed a major milestone with the first firing of the Siemens Energy H-class gas turbine at a new Dh1 billion power …
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Weather alert: Fog alert issued in UAE, speed limit reduced on key roads
As dense fog engulfed various parts of the UAE on Thursday morning, authorities had announced the reduction of speed limits on some major roads. The Police announced speed reduction to 80kmph on key …
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Dubai theme park opens tallest swing ride in the world
A theme park in Dubai has broken the world record for the tallest swing ride. Measuring 460 feet, the Bollywood Skyflyer at Bollywood Parks Dubai lifts riders up to a height that is equivalent to that …
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Dubai’s stocks recovery lags behind peers as COVID-19 spike hits tourism, retail
Dubai stocks are more out of step with their emerging-market peers than they’ve been in more than two years, reflecting the battering for tourism and retail shares in the Gulf city caused by the …
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Abu Dhabi T10: Local talent Waseem (56* off 13 balls) destroys Pune Devils
Some start with a bang but only to be a flash in the pan. But Waseem Muhammad is making sure that is not the case. The UAE batsman is making sure he stays relevant and continues to impress with his …
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Sharjah Investment Tracker brings real-time mapping of investments
The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), operating under the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), has announced the launch of the Sharjah Investment Tracker, a plug-and-play …
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