The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday further revised down the UAE’s economic growth forecast, projecting a 6.6 per cent contraction for this year and a recovery of 1.3 per cent for the …
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Dubai fines 11 businesses for violating COVID-19 guidelines
Violating establishments were located in various shopping centres, and in Al Nahda, Al Khabaisi, Al Rigga, and Hor Al Anz East areas …
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Morning rush hour clogs key Dubai-Sharjah roads on Tuesday
Sharjah roads. According to Google Maps, tailbacks were reported on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and E11 among other internal roads. Motorists are urged to follow traffic rules and take alternate …
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Abu Dhabi Global Market Releases Sustainable Finance Report, which Highlights Benefits of Islamic Finance and SDGs
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), which aims to serve as a global financial center and hub for the MENA region, says it’s always working to ensure the economic well-being of its community members. ADGM …
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Dh170,000 payout for car that was written off after crash in UAE
An insurance firm in the UAE has been told to pay Dh170,000 as compensation to a motorist after his vehicle was written off following a road accident. The Abu Dhabi Civil Court of First Instance ruled …
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Get Dubai Police services without stepping out of your car now
Senior Emiratis and people of determination in Dubai can now get Dubai Police services at police stations across the emirate without stepping outside their cars, an official said on Tuesday. According …
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Dubai Shopping Festival returns for its 26th edition from Dec.17
Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is back for its 26th edition from Dec.17, 2020 until Jan.30, 2021, with over six weeks of family fun and entertainment, live concerts, unique markets, art installations …
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Two Emirati men killed and third badly hurt in Sharjah road crash
Two men died and a third was badly injured in a road accident in Sharjah. The driver lost control of his vehicle and veered off the road after suffering a burst tyre while travelling at high speed.
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11 Dubai businesses fined for flouting Covid-19 rules
Eleven Dubai businesses have been fined over Covid-19 safety violations in the latest inspection of open markets and shopping centres, authorities announced on Tuesday. Dubai Econ …
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Expat facing trial in a Dubai court on charges of stabbing his countryman
A Dubai worker has been accused of attempted murder as he stabbed his Bangladeshi countryman during a heated argument, the Dubai Court of First Instance heard on Tuesday. According to official records …
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Dubai-based cloud kitchen startup Kaykroo raises $4m in new funding
Read: Dubai-based Sweetheart Kitchen raises €15m in new funding Online food delivery, like most other e-commerce ventures, has exploded in popularity amid the Covid-19 outbreak. Dubai-based …
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Mandatory for Dubai govt clubs to appoint Emiratis as assistant coaches, says new decree
Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, has issued Decree No. 4 of 2020, which makes it mandatory for all government clubs of Dubai to appoint an …
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Dine inside of a giant bubble at this Dubai cafe
Brunch and Cake Dubai is an all-day dining restaurant that hails from Barcelona and is known for their instagrammable food and their aesthetic interiors. The restaurant wanted to put a fun twist on …
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Dubai’s non-oil external trade hits $150bn in H1
Dubai recorded AED551 billion ($150 billion) worth of non-oil external trade in the first half (H1) of 2020, highlighting the emirate’s ability to minimise the impact of the pandemic-induced global …
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Nakheel to launch Palm West Beach waterfront destination in Dubai this week
Nakheel Malls, the retail arm of master developer Nakheel, will launch the Palm West Beach waterfront destination in Dubai later this week. It will include beachside dining and nightlife options …
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Revealed: Where rents are falling in Dubai
Rents in Dubai have fallen as low as 21 per cent in the third quarter 2020 as contraction in income forces considerable movement in the rental market. Real estate consultants say that as a result of …
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Most sought-after locations for Dubai’s property buyers revealed
As Dubai’s real-estate market bounces back from the pandemic, residential units in established communities are proving to be a clear favourite among property buyers. From July to September, potential …
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