German investors received a crash course in the investment opportunities abounding in Sharjah’s emerging industries at a high-profile business …
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UAE: Covid survivor spearheads Al Ain’s battle against pandemic
A Hungarian doctor has been spearheading the fight against Covid-19 in Al Ain, the second-largest city in the Abu Dhabi emirate, after recovering from the viral infection. Though Dr David Simon, 48, …
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ECI and UAE IIC to fully support overseas Emirati investments
Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit company, has partnered with the UAE International Investors Council (UAE IIC) to support Emirati investments abroad and protect UAE export …
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UAE temporarily restricts COVID-19 vaccinations to elderly, chronic diseases
The United Arab Emirates will temporarily only vaccinate residents and citizens who are elderly or who have certain health conditions, state media said on Sunday.
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UAE’s Hope probe to be first of 3 spacecrafts to reach Mars
Hope probe – will be the first among three spacecrafts to reach the Red Planet this month. The Hope probe, the first ever interplanetary mission launched by an Arab country, is scheduled to enter the …
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Covid: Sharjah issues new rules for gatherings, parties
The Department of Suburbs and Villages Affairs (DSVA) in Sharjah has issued fresh guidelines for weddings and other social occasions because of a spike in Covid-19 cases. DON’T MISS: The authorities …
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Covid-19: Abu Dhabi issues new restrictions for tourism, commercial and economic activities
Abu Dhabi announced new Covid-19 precautionary measures on Sunday across tourism, commercial and economic activities conducted within the emirate. Among the new directives issued by the Abu Dhabi …
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Covid-19: Abu Dhabi bans parties, gatherings
The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has banned all parties and gatherings, with some exceptions. The number of guests has been capped to 10 for marriage ceremonies and family …
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Dubai imposes fresh Covid restrictions amid criticism over surge in cases
Dubai has introduced a raft of new measures, ranging from shutting down pubs and bars and cracking down on private parties, to testing incoming passengers more aggressively.
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Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club, Tatarstan Judo Federation team up to promote sport in emirate
Nikolaev met top officials from the Sharjah Self-Defense Sports Club, when they discussed plans to establish joint training camps.
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UAE spies monitored Michelle Obama, Sheikha Moza emails: Report
UAE spies hacked devices belonging to Qatar’s royal family and intercepted private communications between then-US First Lady Michelle Obama and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, according to a …
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UAE hired hackers to spy on Qatar: Report
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) established an electronic spy network that included “former members of the US National Security Agency, with the aim of spying on Qatar”, The New York Times reported.
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Pakisthan, UAE agree to boost ties
In a phone call, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan agreed to boost bilateral ties.
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Dubai Aims to Vaccinate All Eligible Adults By End of Year
Dubai plans to vaccinate all eligible adults by the end of the year, as the Middle East business hub uses a variety of shots and movement restrictions to contain the coronavirus.
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Dr. Amer Sharif, Head of Dubai’s COVID-19 Command, on Vaccination Goals, Health-Economy Balance
Dr. Amer Sharif, Head of Dubai’s COVID-19 Command & Control Centre, discusses the UAE’s goal to vaccinate half its population by the end of March and the entire population by 4Q, the ability of its …
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Dubai to vaccinate 100% of eligible adults for coronavirus by end of year
“We are planning for 100% of eligible adults by the end of the fourth quarter of this year,” Amer Sharif, the head of Dubai’s Covid-19 Command and Control Centre, said in an interview with Bloomberg …
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Dubai’s Emirates to only carry Kuwaiti nationals on flights to the country
Dubai carrier Emirates will not be accepting any non-Kuwaiti national passengers on flights from the emirate to Kuwait. The directive is effective from February 7 until February 20, 2021, the carrier …
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