For the United Arab Emirates, it’s business as usual as Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s newly formed government wastes no time in implementing hardline policies aimed at forcing …
Here’s When the UAE Will Enforce a Complete Ban on the Use of Plastic
Beginning on January 1, 2024, the UAE will impose a total ban on single-use plastic bags.A ministerial resolution, according to the news agency WAM, bans the import, manufacture, and distribution of …
Plastic in UAE: Full list of items that are banned; exemptions explained
The import, production and circulation of single-use plastic bags of all kinds. Single-use materials will not be used to package items. Authorities are required to come up with alternatives to pack …
UAE to completely ban single-use plastic bags from 2024
The Resolution seeks to curb the consumption of plastic bags and regulate the production, circulation and use of single-use products.
Etihad’s Winter Sale Has Flights to the Maldives, Abu Dhabi, More — How to Book
Etihad Airways is helping travelers fly all around the world with a global sale that has plenty of discounted flights to dreamy vacation destinations. The Abu Dhabi-based airline is offering sale …
Business Bay leads for highest sales in Dubai
With more than 10,300 real estate transactions valuing Dhs17.6 billion at an average price of Dhs1.2 million, Business Bay led the chart for the highest sales in Dubai in 2022 …
Dubai launches ambitious $8.7tn ‘D33’ economic plan
Dubai has announced Dubai Economic Agenda “D33” – a roadmap that aims to double the size of the city’s economy over the next 10 years. The plan includes a 32tn dirham ($8.7tn) economic target and 100 …
UAE announces blanket ban on single-use plastic bags from 2024
The UAE will enforce a blanket ban on single-use plastic shopping bags from January 1, 2024, it was announced on Tuesday. State news agency Wam said a mini..
First Abu Dhabi and StanChart may have second act
Tahnoon bin Zayed al-Nahyan may not be done with Standard Chartered . First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) , the $50 billion Gulf lender that the brother of the United Arab Emirates’ president chairs, last week …
Sharjah’s discount scheme on rent attestation fines: Extension announced
Rental contracts have to be attested by the municipality in the emirate – failure to do so will result in fines …
Photos: 100 Emirati couples tie the knot in Sharjah mass wedding
The municipal council aims to encourage more citizens to be practical and celebrate marriages in simple ceremonies instead of extravagant parties …
Sharjah: Discount period for late tenancy contract attestation fees extended to February 1
Move approved during executive council meeting chaired by Sharjah Crown Prince Sharjah: The Sharjah Executive Council has announced that the 50 per cent discount on the late attestation fees for late …
Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches Printing and Publishing business group
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has launched the Printing and Publishing business group to boost the sector’s competitiveness and support its …
UAE: Filipino expats fly home with bags of onions as price hits Dh40 per kg in Manila
Some Dubai residents bring home as much as 15kg of onions, which they buy from supermarkets for only Dh2 per kg …
Dubai’s DIFC hosts firms with $450bn asset portfolio
The Dubai International Financial Centre contributes 5 per cent of GDP and is a major international commerce hub Dubai’s DIFC hosts firms with $450bn asset portfolio DIFC Banking & Finance …
ADGM’s Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum To Return For Its 5Th Edition In 2023
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre of the UAE’s capital, starts 2023 by announcing the return of its Abu Dhabi Sustainable Finance Forum (ADSFF) on 19th January 2023 as …
Sharjah Ruler Allocates Land In Al Owainat For Drying Fish
H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah directed Khorfakkan Municipality to allocate a land in Al Owainat area for drying fish, allowing fishermen to …