Is there any criteria for rent hikes in Sharjah? I don’t agree with this hike because it’s much higher than other similar flats in my locality. How can I challenge this hike? Answer: Pursuant to your …
COVID-19: Abu Dhabi’s latest Green List with 28 places leaves out United Kingdom and Tajikistan, adds Malta
Abu Dhabi has updated its ‘Green List’ of countries, regions and territories, with the latest list announced on Sunday, June 13, including 28 different places. Compared to the previous Green List …
Abu Dhabi removes UK from ‘green list’ destinations in latest update
The UK has been removed from Abu Dhabi’s updated list of ‘green list’ destinations, with all travellers arriving from Britain required to undergo quarantine in the UAE capital starting from Sunday.
Dubai’s non-oil external trade grows 10% to $96.3bln in Q1 2021
DUBAI – Dubai’s economy has proved its resilience and ability to recover quickly from the global repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic by achieving high levels of external non-oil trade growth in Q1 …
Clean energy capacity in Dubai will reach 12% by year-end
Dubai’s strategy to promote clean energy has started to yield positive results as Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) will add another 600 megawatts through solar power this year, latest data …
64% Dubai residents fully vaccinated against Covid-19
Over 2.3 million residents in Dubai have received the Covid-19 vaccine, a top official said on Saturday. The Emirate is well on track to complete its target of vaccinating 100 per cent of eligible …
Tax or no tax, UAE aims to remain magnet for investors
Tax advantages paired with a life of luxury have long drawn foreigners and multinationals to the UAE, which is aiming to remain attractive whether or not it signs up to a global tax initiative.
COVID-19 flight suspensions: Hundreds of health workers stuck in India, UAE groups seek support to bring back employees
Dubai: Hundreds of UAE health workers, who have been stuck in India due to the COVID-19-related suspension of inbound passenger flights from India to the UAE, are appealing to authorities to help …
UAE weather update: Dust storm expected; NCM issues alert
The UAE recorded its lowest temperature of 24.3°C in Raknah (Al Ain region) at 5.30am local time today Fresh winds are expected to hit parts of the UAE, rendering low horizontal visibility, the …
UAE: Rough sea, waves up to 7 feet high likely today
The UAE weather department on Sunday morning said strong winds may lead to high waves in some areas.”Fresh northwesterly winds and strong at times with a speed reaching 45kmph, and rough sea with wave …
UAE: Pay Sharjah utility bills from anywhere in the country
Sharjah Electricity, Gas and Water Authority customers can now pay their utility bills through 870 electronic payment machines installed in various parts of the UAE. SEWGWA on Saturday announced that …
Making the UAE a second home for Filipinos
From the early 1990s we saw potential in ethnic food ranges in the UAE and accordingly decided to serve up the best of Asia as every nationality was looking for their own taste. We focused on Filipino …
Worker arrested in Dubai for sexually assaulting teen in an apartment
Defendant was visiting the Dubai apartment to repair a water pipe Dubai: A Dubai-based man, accused of sexually assaulting a teenaged boy, has admitted to the charge, claiming that he was sick and …
Dubai’s non-oil external trade grows to Dhs354bn in Q1 2021
Dubai’s foreign trade in Q1 2021 touched Dhs354.4bn, growing 10 per cent from Dhs323bn in the corresponding period in 2020, and up 5 per cent compared to Q1 2019. Exports grew 25 per cent to Dhs50.5bn …
Dubai real estate to see big boom on the back of Expo 2020
Last few months have seen increased movement of people to Dubai, because of the way the authorities have controlled the pandemic there.
Dubai’s RTA undertakes integrated transport project around Expo 2020 bus stations
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has endorsed a project for integrated transport and flexible mobility around 9 Expo 2020 bus stations. The transport authority will undertake the project in …
Abu Dhabi’s Bee’ah, Greek firms launch joint venture to tackle maritime waste
The joint venture, EvoGreen, will provide advanced maritime waste management services to preserve the region’s oceans …