The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced a partnership with social networking giant TikTok to showcase Abu Dhabi in a new and unique way. A newly launched …
Video: Heavy rains hit UAE for third time in 4 days
Rains have hit the UAE for the third time in four days on Thursday.The National Centre of Meteorology reported rains over Dubai’s Hatta, Ras Al Khaimah’s Wadi Al Qour and the Masafi-Asma Road.Social …
Covid crisis: India acquires 12 oxygen tanks from UAE; to airlift more
India has acquired 12 empty cryogenic tanks from the UAE and expects to airlift six more next week to boost supply chains of life-saving gas during the Covid-19 emergency situation. As India is facing …
High-level talks focus on boosting UAE-Italy trade
Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI, the UAE International Investor Council (UAEIIC), Dubai Exports, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA and Confindustria, an Italian industrial confederation, recently discussed …
UAE ministry waives fee for some services, 50% off for others
The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has announced that it will reduce the fees for 44 of its services and waive the fees for another six starting from May 1, 2021. Services …
Dubai: Electric scooters not allowed in parks
Electric scooters are not allowed at public parks in Dubai, authorities have announced.Taking to Twitter, the Dubai Municipality said the move will help prevent accidents.The civic body also said that …
India Covid-19 crisis: Abu Dhabi temple to supply 440 mt of oxygen
Relief work by the Hindu temple in line with the UAE’s wise and visionary leadership, says Pujya Swami Brahmaviharidas …
Sultan of Brunei’s birthday bash to wedding of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince: Most expensive parties hosted around the world
During these parties cuisines from different continents are available for guests and entertainment factor of these parties is completely different …
Etisalat, banks lead gains on Abu Dhabi markets, as investors factor in Q1-21 numbers
Etisalat drove the upsurge in Abu Dhabi stocks in early Thursday trades, with the telco wowing investors with its Dh2 billion plus net profit for first three months of 2021. In Dubai, real estate …
UAE intends to donate 500K Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine doses to Philippines
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) intends to donate 500,000 doses of Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinopharm’s COVID-19 vaccine to the Philippines, vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. said Thursday.
UAE’s Amanat to net $43.6mn profit from Taaleem exit
UAE-based Amanat Holdings has sold its 21.7 percent stake in education provider Taaleem Holdings for AED350 million ($95.3 million). The deal, which was announced on Thursday, will see Amanat, the GCC …
UAE flag made with mosaic added to Guinness World Records
An outstanding piece of UAE flag made with mosaic, and measuring 498.33 m², has been added to the Guinness World Records under “Nefsy’s” initiative during the 49th UAE National Day last year.This was …
‘Under UAE law, do I have the right to ask my employer for encashment of annual leave?’
Question: I have been working for a private company for ten years. During this period, I got annual leave for only one month. My question is, do I have the right, according to UAE labour law, to ask …
Dubai Diaries: How the pandemic taught us to let go
In the time of Covid, letting go is about cutting the cords with the saviour inside you, and realising the best you can do is help.
From gene scanner to electron microscope, Sharjah forensics lab fully equipped to solve rarest of rare crimes
DNA database of criminals, detainees being prepared to further streamline investigations Sharjah: The Forensics Department at Sharjah Police has seen an expansion in recent times with the introduction …
Dubai: Gold prices rise after Fed meeting
Spot gold was up 0.48 per cent at $1,784.62 per ounce by 9am UAE time, having dipped to $1,762 in the previous session, its lowest since April 16. In Dubai, Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group data showed …
Destination Dubai: Private jets in demand to escape India Covid horror
The demand for private jets has risen exponentially as a flight ban between the UAE and India owing to the second Covid wave has stranded low-paid labourers and wealthy businessmen alike.