WTA Insider analyzes the draw and previews the Abu Dhabi WTA Women’s Tennis Open, the first tournament of the 2021 season.
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China’s CNBG has supplied 3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to UAE
BEIJING (Reuters) – United Arab Emirates (UAE) has received a total of three million COVID-19 vaccine doses from China National Biotec Group (CNBG), the company said on Tuesday. CNBG has moved …
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UAE expat in Covid quarantine first Mahzooz millionaire of 2021
Boon Koo was the only winner to claim the massive second prize of Dh1,000,000 in Saturday night’s Mahzooz draw. The married father of four received the good news, under mandatory quarantine, whilst …
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Africa Live: Kenyan in the UAE feeds the jobless
An association of manufacturers and distributors of alcoholic drinks in South Africa has warned of possible circulation of counterfeit alcohol after armed robbers stormed a production facility and …
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How Indian airlines are targeting UAE cities with more flights amid demand spike
Indian airlines are increasing their flights to Dubai this month, with plans to add more connections from several cities across India, according to industry officials. The move follows a surge in …
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Sharjah Municipality increases pumping capacity of sewage plants
In its ongoing efforts to keep pace with urban development in the emirate, the Sharjah Municipality carried out an improvement project in its sewage pumping plants and expanded the sewerage pumping …
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Abu Dhabi Police issue alert to residents on how to pay traffic fines
Abu Dhabi Police said the initiative enables drivers to pay traffic fines and budget accordingly, which can be found at these banks in the UAE: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), A …
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Abu Dhabi rolls out new campaign to offer free Covid vaccinations
All UAE nationals and residents can receive a free Covid-19 vaccine in Abu Dhabi under a new campaign launched by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre this week.
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Pay your Abu Dhabi traffic fines in interest-free instalments
Abu Dhabi motorists can pay their traffic fines in interest-free instalments in one year’s time, the police have said.In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Abu Dhabi Police said the initiative, which …
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Malin Anderson is branded ‘out of touch’ by fans as she posts bikini-clad video in Dubai
The Love Island star, 28, was branded ‘out of touch’ on Tuesday after posting a video of herself frolicking in a private pool in a blue bikini in Dubai after the U.K’s national lockdown was announced.
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How the UAE’s largest university is using technology to remove red tape
UAE’s oldest university established in 1988, will kick off 2021 with the launch of its third accelerator programme in mid-January. The goal of the 100-day-long programme is cutting down on the …
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Abu Dhabi offers free vaccines for nationals, residents
Abu Dhabi and the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre have launched a Covid-19 vaccination campaign under which all UAE nationals and residents can receive the vaccine free, a media report said. The …
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UAE Covid-19 vaccine campaign: Abu Dhabi urges residents to take free jab, protect nation
Abu Dhabi launched a campaign on Monday to vaccinate all the citizens and residents in the emirate against Covid-19. The Choose to Vaccinate campaign is being held under the supervision of the …
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UAE court orders driver to pay Dh150,000 in compensation for injuring delivery man
A grocery delivery man, who suffered a permanent disability to his left leg when a car knocked him down, has been awarded Dh150,000 in compensation for injuries. The Appeals Court upheld an earlier …
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Dubai’s Emirates NBD hires banks for bond deal – document
Dubai’s largest bank, Emirates NBD ENBD.DU, has mandated banks to arrange an investor call ahead of a planned issuance of U.S. dollar-denominated bonds, a document showed on Tuesday. The bank hired …
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Pia Wurtzbach slays in 9-cover shoot for Dubai-based luxury magazine
Pia Wurtzbach slayed not once, but nine times on the cover of a Dubai-based luxury magazine. The Filipino beauty queen kicked off the year by sharing on Instagram her glamorous nine-cover photoshoot …
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Why are governments hoarding Bitcoins?
Khurram Shroff is the chairman of UAE-based private equity firm IBC Group which holds a million Bitcoins. Shroff has been an …
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