Hiring activity by employers in the UAE plunged 50% due to the Coronavirus outbreak, but has partly recovered following the recent easing of the lockdown, according to the latest research by Middle …
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UAE tops global ranking for women in parliament
The 2019 directive to increase the representation of women in the Federal National Council to 50 per cent has placed the UAE in the top league …
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UAE rolls out new testing kit to detect Covid-19 antibodies
Serology tests will tell medics if an individual has developed antibodies against the virus and may potentially be immune …
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Sharjah Islamic Bank sells $500 million in five-year sukuk – document
Sharjah Islamic Bank SIB.AD sold $500 million in five-year U.S. dollar-denominated sukuk at 2.85% on Tuesday, a document showed. SIB re …
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Sharjah opens digital door to 6 million books, resources online
Sharjah: Six million books and resources in 10 languages have been made accessible online free of charge, Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) revealed on Tuesday. The announcement came as part of the SBA …
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Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs. Muslim Salikhov added to UFC 251 in Abu Dhabi
A welterweight matchup between Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos and Muslim Salikhov is the latest addition to UFC 251.
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Indian minister promises more repatriation flights from UAE, Gulf countries
Dubai: Giving hope for hundreds of thousands of Indians stranded in the UAE and elsewhere, India’s Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has promised to “significantly ramp up …
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Coronavirus: UAE confirms 346 new cases, two more deaths
The UAE has conducted over 38,000 tests for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, with 346 new cases detected as a result. It takes the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 42,982 since the …
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Coronavirus: Will lower salaries be the norm in the UAE?
As several companies implement temporary salary cuts in the wake of the pandemic and a growing pool of laid off workers becomes available for hiring, UAE residents are concerned about whether reduced …
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UAE and Iraqi culture ministers meet online to discuss partnership and ongoing projects
Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, spoke of the UAE’s ongoing support to Iraq’s cultural sites …
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L’Oreal ME donates $1.08m to support UAE’s Covid-19 relief efforts
L’Oréal Middle East has launched a UAE solidarity programme to support stakeholders involved in the fight against Covid-19. More than 84,000 essential and personal care products worth AED4 million ($1 …
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UAE: Lost your job? Where to invest your gratuity to get through COVID-19?
As several people in the UAE are losing jobs or moving between jobs, they are receiving end-of-service dues from their employers. While it is typical of most UAE residents to spend their end-of …
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UAE hiring beings rebound after 50% plunge
Hiring activity by employers in the UAE plunged 50% due to the Coronavirus outbreak, but has partly recovered following the recent easing of the lockdown, according to the latest research by Middle …
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First evidence of Olive Ridley turtles breeding in UAE found in Sharjah
The first evidence of Olive Ridley turtles breeding in the UAE was announced by Sharjah’s Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) on Tuesday. The announcement coincided with World Sea Turtle …
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Coronavirus: UAE reports 346 new Covid-19 cases, 732 recoveries, 2 deaths
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Tuesday reported 346 new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 732 cases of recovery. As many as 38,000 new Covid-19 tests have been carried out, …
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Coronavirus: UAE has more recoveries than new cases for seventh day in a row
Daily recoveries outstrip infections for a full week as number of total cases rises to 42,982 Another 346 new Covid-19 infections were reported in the UAE on Tuesday, following more than 38,000 tests.
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UPDATE 1-Egypt seeks loan of over $1 billion, taps UAE banks – sources
The Egyptian government is looking to raise a loan of more than $1 billion and has tapped lenders in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for financing help, three sources familiar with the deal said.
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