A holding company has won a legal dispute against a convenience store that sought to terminate a Dh1.3-million annual lease contract, citing financial losses due to Covid-19.DON’T MISS: Salary cuts in …
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Sands of change: UAE enables private sector to adopt blockchain tech
The UAE has been proactive in integrating blockchain into the existing governance ecosystem, and the private sector benefits from the spillover effect. It is no secret that the United Arab Emirates, …
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Abu Dhabi launches parking permits valid for up to a year
Abu Dhabi has introduced limited-term parking permits for one, three, six and 12 months from Monday. DON’T MISS: Over 700 parking spaces constructed in Abu Dhabi. Customers, indiv …
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UAE: Ramadan and Eid 2021 likely dates revealed
An astronomer has revealed when the holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin in the UAE.ALSO READ: Ramadan 2021 in UAE begins next month; Eid holidays followIbrahim Al Jarwan, a member of the Arab …
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UAE- Women ready to take on challenges at work
As women across the globe pause today to reflect on how much they have achieved in business and the workplace since an exceptional 2020, one of the biggest challenges that remains and needs to be …
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Dubai Police foil gang’s bid to steal Dh1.3 million Lamborghini
The suspects, who had taken residence in an upscale Dubai neighbourhood, planned to steal and smuggle high-end cars.
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UAE authority slams rumour on offices closing over Covid
Authorities in Ajman have slammed rumours about labour recruitment offices shutting down because of an outbreak of Covid-19 among its domestic workers.DON’T MISS: UAE Covid: PCR tests every week for …
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Covid UAE: 47 tourism venues in Dubai shut in 2 months
Authorities in Dubai shut down 47 tourism establishments and venues in two months as they stepped up Covid safety inspections. Overall, Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai …
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Abu Dhabi updates ‘Green List’ of countries for coronavirus travel
Further destinations have been added to Abu Dhabi’s ‘Green List’ in an updated announcement by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi. Passengers arriving from Kazakhstan, Morocco and Saudi …
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Saudi reinstated in Abu Dhabi ‘green list’; no more quarantine for travellers
Abu Dhabi has expanded its list of “green” countries from which travellers can fly into the UAE capital without undergoing quarantine upon arrival. Saudi Arabia has been reinstated into the “green” …
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UAE parents warned: Keep firearms away from kids
The Federal Public Prosecution has warned UAE residents about the dangers of keeping firearms near the vicinity of children. Officials said it was the responsibility of an owner to take proper care of …
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HRW calls on UAE to investigate violations against activist
Human Rights Watch calls on UAE to open investigation into recent physical assaults against Ahmed Mansour, a prominent opposition activist and member of the rights body …
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UAE residents are opting for more personal loans, local banks say
Demand for personal loans among the UAE residents remained steady during the last quarter of the last financial year (FY) and banks predict that more people would opt for personal loans, according to …
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Indian rupee falls against dollar in early trade, touches 19.86 vs UAE dirham
The rupee was trading at 19.86 at 9.45am (UAE time) against the UAE dirham, according to XE.com. On Friday, the rupee had settled at 73.02 against the American currency. Meanwhile, the dollar index, …
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UAE traffic: Police alert of delays on major Dubai road
The Dubai Police has alerted motorists travelling on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, before the Arabian Ranches Bridge, in the direction of Abu Dhabi, to expect significant delays during their commute …
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UAE recalls envoy to Iran in islands row
The United Arab Emirates recalled its envoy to Tehran on Thursday, state news agency WAM reported, after having protested over a visit by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to a disputed island.
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Gulf states to meet over UAE-Iran island row-source
GCC holds an urgent meeting to discuss a territorial dispute between the United Arab Emirates and Iran, following the visit for the Iranian president to Abu Musa island …
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