Dubai’s government raised $1.5 billion this week by reopening existing debt instruments, data compiled by Bloomberg show.
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Why more Dubai tenants are paying rents in one cheque now
Landlords seek single cheque with demand rising for villas/townhouses as tenants look for larger spaces to comfortably work from home.
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Dubai busts largest coastal drug smuggling attempt, seizes 662 kilograms of narcotics
Dubai Customs has foiled another drug smuggling operation, seizing 662 kilograms of narcotics in the biggest haul seized at coastal borders. A YouTube video published by Dubai Customs detailed the …
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487 mosques in Sharjah to resume Friday prayers
A total of 487 mosques in Sharjah will resume Friday prayers from December, 4. The Sharjah Emergency, Disaster Management Team has issued a set of guidelines for worshippers to follow during the …
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Why will Abu Dhabi residents hear a blast in Mina Zayed area this weekend?
Demolition of four towers in Abu Dhabi to pave way for new commercial, residential centre Abu Dhabi: This weekend, Abu Dhabi’s beloved Mina Zayed area will close in order to facilitate the …
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Abu Dhabi’s Etihad trials facial biometric check-in for cabin crew
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways will trial the use of facial biometrics to check-in cabin crew at its crew briefing centre at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The trial, in partnership with …
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NYU Abu Dhabi invites cyclists to register for this year’s virtual Ride for Zayed
NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invites cyclists from all levels, and from anywhere in the world, to register for the third edition. This year’s ride, will encourage riders to participate virtually via …
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Cryptocurrency This Week: Behind The Scenes Of The Bitcoin Bull Run & More
The Bitcoin bull run is real, and could see the leading cryptocurrency rise to $22K by the end of this year, according to crypto experts.
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Emirates offers a free hotel stay with your Dubai layover
The United Arab Emirates flag carrier is resuming its Dubai Connect service on December 1, making travel a little easier for people navigating flight schedules altered by the coronavirus pandemic …
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Egyptian singer faces lawsuit for ‘insulting his country’ after posing with two Israeli celebrities at a party in Dubai
Mohamed Ramadan, 32, was pictured with his arm around Omer Adam, 27, in Dubai, a member of the United Arab Emirates which signed a normalisation deal with Israel in September.
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Love Island’s Ellie Brown soaks up the rays with pal Kaz Crossley in Dubai
The Love Island stars posted snaps and clips as they lounged around the swimming pool as they sunbathed and enjoyed a Shisha.
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Al Qana development in Abu Dhabi is now nearly complete
There’s a lot of excitement about the Al Qana development in Abu Dhabi. Speaking to sister publication Construction Week, Fouad Mashal, CEO of Al Barakah International Investment, the company behind …
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Abu Dhabi Art has opened a virtual fair and here’s what you can see
Abu Dhabi Art is one of the biggest cultural events of the year in the UAE capital. Bringing international and local artist together to cross cultural and creative borders, the annual event is a …
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Dubai Government’s big push towards a cashless society
The Government of Dubai has formed the “Cashless Dubai Working Group” to create an action plan to shift all payment transactions in Dubai to secure and easy-to-use cashless platforms across sectors.
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UAE approves full foreign ownership of commercial firms
The decree, which introduces significant amendments to the UAE Federal Law No. 2 of 2015 on Commercial Companies, annuls the requirement for commercial companies to have a major Emirati shareholder or …
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Dubai Islamic Bank celebrates listing $1b AT1 Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest Islamic Bank in the UAE, rang the market-opening bell on Tuesday to celebrate the listing of a $1 billion Sukuk on Nasdaq Dubai. The Sukuk achieved a strong 5.7 …
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Dubai’s Princess Haya Paid Rs 12 Crore to Her British Bodyguard-Lover to Keep Their Affair A Secret | Explosive Details Emerge
In a sensational revelation, it is being said that Princess Haya, the sixth wife of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoumi, paid her British bodyguard lover £1.2 million to keep quiet abo …
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