DUBAI: The emirate of Dubai has said it was slowing down its rollout of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine due to a temporary delay in global deliveries. Dubai, one of the seven emirates that …
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Sharjah nets $220mln in FDIs, creates 1,117 new jobs in 2020
Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah), the investment promotion office operating under the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), has announced that it had attracted 24 foreign …
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Rory McIlroy’s wild streak of top-five finishes without a victory continues in Abu Dhabi
Rory McIlroy continued what has been a bit of a notorious run of great (but not great enough) play to open 2021. With a third-place finish at the Abu Dhabi Championship on Sunday, McIlroy has now …
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Speedrunners Are Beating Hitman 3’s Dubai Level In Under 10 Seconds
Hitman 3’s opening level, set in a large tower in Dubai, is made up of various floors, rooms, and security measures. It’s a tricky stage for many players. But if you are quick, have a steady hand, and …
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Don’t forget: Emirates LitFest to kick off this weekend in Dubai
Nobel Prize winner Malala, Booker nominees Avni Doshi (Burnt Sugar) and Oyinkan Braithwaite (My Sister the Serial Killer) will be among the authors …
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Dubai Shopping Festival’s final sale set to wow with the biggest savings yet – up to 90 per cent citywide
From 28 to 30 January, the mega sale will see an incredible 300 brands cut prices on a huge range of items at 1,000 stores across the city’s diverse mix of malls and shopping centres …
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UAE cabinet approves establishment of embassy in Tel Aviv
The United Arab Emirates on Sunday approved establishing an embassy in the city of Tel Aviv in Israel, the UAE government said on its Twitter account, citing a cabinet decision.
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Another big breakthrough between Israel and UAE
Four months after it signed a normalisation deal with the Jewish State, the United Arab Emirates gave approval for an embassy to be sent up in …
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Fire breaks out in AC window controls in Sharjah
Sharjah firefighters brought under control a fire that broke out in workers’ accommodation in Industrial area 7 on Saturday. The Civil Defence teams succeeded in evacuating workers with no casualties.
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Tyrrell Hatton wins Abu Dhabi Championship as Rory McIlroy fades on the final day
Tyrrell Hatton claimed his sixth European Tour title at the Abu Dhabi Championship with a final round 66 on Sunday.
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Tyrrell Hatton sees off Rory McIlroy to win Abu Dhabi Championship
Tyrell Hatton brushed Rory McIlroy aside at the Abu Dhabi Championship, delivering a fourth worldwide success since late 2019 and looking set for fifth in the world rankings …
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Tyrell Hatton outplays Rory McIlroy to claim Abu Dhabi Championship
Englishman Tyrrell Hatton shot a sparkling 6-under par in the final round on Sunday to win the season-opening Abu Dhabi Championship by four strokes after overnight leader Rory McIlroy faded with an …
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Rory McIlroy: World number six bemoans putting woes after Abu Dhabi challenge fades
Overnight leader Rory McIlroy reflects on a frustrating day on the greens as he finishes five shots adrift of winner Tyrrell Hatton at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.
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UAE cabinet approves setting up embassy in Tel Aviv
The United Arab Emirates cabinet on Sunday approved the establishment of an embassy in the city of Tel Aviv in Israel, state media said. The UAE and Israel agreed to normalise relations in August, …
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Dubai Fires Health Chief as Covid-19 Infections Surge
The Middle East’s tourism and business hub is resisting another coronavirus lockdown that threatens to paralyze its travel-dependent economy.
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Sharjah Attracts $220Mn in Direct Foreign Investments
The Sharjah Emirate has attracted 24 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects worth $220 million (AED808.6 million) during 2020, according to a Wavteq study on Sharjah’s FDI annual performance. This b …
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Hatton claims Abu Dhabi title by four shots as McIlroy stumbles
England’s Tyrrell Hatton fired an error-free final round to finish at 18-under overall and win the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship by four strokes on Sunday after overnight leader Rory McIlroy faltered to …
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