Dubai Multi-Commodities Centre welcomes over 2,000 new companies in 2020 while retention rates hit an all-time high …
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Dominic Raab asks UAE for proof Princess Latifa is alive
Dominic Raab has called on the UAE to present proof that the daughter of the ruler of Dubai is alive after the emergence of a “deeply troubling” video in which she says she is being held hostage.The …
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The UAE must release Latifa and Shamsa – and stop denying women basic rights
Videos secretly filmed by an abducted princess underline the legal discrimination faced by Emirati women, says Rothna Begum of Human Rights Watch …
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Chutes & Ladders—CVS nabs Aetna Medicaid president from Wellcare; CEO named for Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Kelly Munson joined as president of its Aetna Medicaid business, officials announced recently. Munson will report to Daniel Finke, executive vice president of CVS Health and president of its …
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Israeli defense companies ask court to let them go to Abu Dhabi’s IDEX
According to the Yediot article the state is supposed to provide an answer by Friday and there may be an urgent hearing on the matter.
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Sharjah and Tunisia discuss ways to promote trade, investment ties
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) recently received a delegation from the Tunisian Consulate in Dubai to discuss enhancing bilateral commercial and economic ties …
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Telugu star Mahesh Babu visits Dubai’s Smart Police Station, films in Sharjah’s Mleiha
In the video, Mahesh tells his fans and residents of the UAE, “I have visited the smart police station, and I should tell you that it is really fascinating.” …
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Five cool things to do this weekend in Sharjah
Don’t waste precious weekend time thinking about what you can get up to in Sharjah. From taking in the sites to getting adrenaline kicks and thrills, check out the five best things to do during your …
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Most Gulf markets fall; Abu Dhabi gains
Emirati carrier flydubai is a major buyer of the jet. In Abu Dhabi, the index finished 0.2% higher, supported by a 0.8% gain in Aldar Properties and a 0.7% rise in aquaculture firm International …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf markets fall; Abu Dhabi gains
Most Gulf markets ended in the red on Thursday, with the Saudi index pressured by losses in its banking shares. Saudi Arabia’s benchmark index .TASI ended the session down 0.7%, but was still up 0.9% …
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Towing vehicles in Abu Dhabi banned from transporting heavy equipment
Drivers of towing vehicles in Abu Dhabi have been warned against transporting equipment and heavy machinery as such open-ended trucks don’t meet the security and safety requirements to carry such …
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‘Hard landing’ for Dubai property means it’s now a buyer’s market, says UAE developer Damac
Dubai’s real estate market has made a “hard landing” but lower prices may be a good time for investors looking to buy, said Hussain Sajwani, Damac chairman.
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Sharjah Child Friendly Office kit tackles virus challenges
The Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, has partnered with Unicef to distribute the ‘Adolescent Kit for Expression and Innovation’, …
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Dubai property prices are cheaper now and it’s a ‘great time’ for buyers, Damac chairman says
Hussain Sajwani of Damac Properties says resale prices in Dubai can be 10% cheaper than new developments as the economy recovers from Covid-19. He says prices are likely to remain “soft” in 2021 and …
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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Nurses To Support U.s. Counterparts During The Pandemic
A team of eight nurses from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, an integral part of Mubadala Health, has flown to the United States to spend six weeks with care …
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Value of real estate transactions in Abu Dhabi totalled Dhs74bn in 2020, up 28% y-on-y
In 2020, there were 19,000 transactions executed, including sales and mortgages of land, buildings and real estate units for all types of land use.
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We have good news, Abu Dhabi Beauty Week is still hosting some pop ups
Retail Abu Dhabi’s Abu Dhabi Beauty Week was an 11 day event filled with fun, beauty, masterclasses and interviews with some of the coolest pro’s from the beauty industry. But the fun isn’t completely …
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