The Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) announced that from this month it would be implementing the full foreign ownership policy, allowing investors of natural and legal persons to own 100 …
Free zones make UAE a favoured trade hub for business
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone CEO says people prefer free trade zones because of transparency and variety of services offered …
For UAE workers, midday break is a ‘life-saver’ during peak summer
Workers in the UAE on Wednesday got the announcement they had been waiting for, especially as days are starting to get hotter. Their midday break is set to start on June 15 and will continue until …
Covid-19: Free burgers, meals delivered to vaccine heroes in Dubai for 3 days
Thanking frontliners who tirelessly administer Covid jabs to Dubai residents, a fleet of riders recently delivered free lunch to healthcare staff at a Seha vaccination centre in the emirate. The thank …
Sharjah, Ajman offer 100% ownership to foreign investors
Ajman clears 1,000+ economic activities for 100% foreign investment; Ahmed Al Nuaimi praises the decision of the Executive Council to open economic …
Abu Dhabi’s ADQ Is Said to Eye Stake in Top Egyptian Dairy Firm
ADQ is considering acquiring a stake in Juhayna Food Industries as the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund pursues more deals in Egypt, according to people familiar with the matter.
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed names new head of Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority
ASSA was set up in 2019 to provide, oversee and facilitate social support for Emiratis Abu Dhabi: Abdulla Humaid Al Ameri has been appointed as director general of (ASSA). His Highness Mohamed Bin …
Indian-origin engineer gets UAE Golden Visa
An Abu Dhabi-based Indian-origin British expat is the latest recipient of UAE’s 10-year golden visa, Khaleej Times has learnt. Shyam Kotthuri, a 45-year-old senior IT management professional, received …
UAE to announce best, worst govt agencies on Sept 4
Sheikh Mohammed has directed a comprehensive evaluation of digital and smart services offered by ministries and government departments.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed issues directives to form the Board of the UAE Falcons Federation
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai has issued directives to form the Board of Directors of the UAE Falcons …
Dubai influencer Renee Farah: We owe our success to the UAE
Representing our city’s creative landscape: singer Layla Kardan, artist Ali Murad, footballer Ali Saleh, TV presenter and fashion and beauty star Renee Farah and singer Moh Flow are currently sharing …
UAE extends ban on travellers from Pakistan
The United Arab Emirates UAE has extended the ban on travelers from Pakistan till June 30 as part of measures to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic …
UAE airlines will operate fewer flights to Pakistan until June 15
As a result, the temporary reduction of Etihad passenger flights between Abu Dhabi and Pakistan will continue until 15 June, and may be extended, said the airline spokesperson. “Etihad is contacting …
Dubai energy demand soars as economy recovers
Dubai recorded a 10 per cent jump in energy demand and a 10 per cent rise in the peak load of electricity during the first five months of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, underscoring …
Sharjah approves 100% foreign ownership of commercial, industrial companies
This decision includes no requirements such as a specific capital or any additional fees for foreign investors, while allowing branches of foreign companies to conduct their business in the Emirate …
ICAI Abu Dhabi donates Rs1 million for Covid-19 relief
Abu Dhabi Chapter has donated Rs1 million (around Dh50,000) to its parent body ICAI in India towards efforts to provide relief to members affected by Covid-19 in India. The pandemic is unprecedented, …
UAE: 98,545 Covid vaccine doses administered in 24 hours
The UAE has administered 98,545 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine in the past 24 hours.The country’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said the total doses administered now stand at 13 million.