Etihad Airways is auditing its pilots with Pakistan-issued licenses, the Abu Dhabi airline said on Thursday. Last month, Pakistan grounded 262 pilots amid suspicions they cheated on their examinations …
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Abu Dhabi retail campaign: Up to 80% off and big promos in 3,500 stores
Abu Dhabi on Thursday launched a massive summer retail campaign across 3,500 retail outlets in the emirate. In addition to brand discounts of up to 80 per cent in a vast array of malls, there are some …
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UAE Mars Mission countdown: Hope spacecraft is fuelled up
The Hope Probe to Mars is scheduled to take off from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Centre on July 15 at 00:51:27 UAE time …
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Covid-19: UAE announces 400 new cases, 1 death
UAE health officials detected 400 new Covid-19 cases after conducting 56,000 tests, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced late on Thursday. In a statement, the MoHAP said that the …
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Combating coronavirus: Abu Dhabi, Israeli tech firms join hands to fight Covid-19
The UAE has led by example in the global collaborative effort to defeat the Covid-19 pandemic and our company is privileged to follow the lead and share resources and expertise with Rafael and IAI for …
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Covid-19 tests required for those visiting Abu Dhabi’s beaches, parks
This includes Umm Al Emarat Park and Khalifa Park in Abu Dhabi, Al Sulaimi Park in Al Ain and Madinat Zayed in Al Dhafrah. pic.twitter.com/dUGBuyTLrE — مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ …
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Qatar leads most of Gulf higher; property shares hurt Dubai
Most Gulf bourses ended higher on Thursday with Qatar leading the gains, boosted by market heavyweight Industries Qatar, although weakness in real estate shares weighed on the Dubai index. The Qatar …
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Breaking: Dubai Police hands over Hushpuppi to FBI in US
Three Dubai evacuees in Lagos test positive for COVID-19. Appreciating Dubai police for the role it played in ensuring the arrest of Hushpuppi and his gang, Christopher …
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426 residents join Dubai Police in patrolling
A total of 426 volunteers from 32 nationalities took part in the Dubai Police initiative ‘Ride with Dubai Bikers Unit’. The 426 volunteers – 365 are males and 61 females – completed 2,290 hours of …
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Woman waiting for repatriation delivers quadruplets in Dubai hospital
A Nigerian woman in Dubai who delivered quadruplets while waiting for repatriation is staring at mounting hospital bills as she does not have medical insurance. Suliyac Abdulkareem, 29, underwent a …
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Shurooq is out to revitalise Sharjah’s old destinations
Developed under the “Sharjah Collection” brand, and operated by Mysk by Shaza, Shurooq has transformed the site into a boutique luxury destination, which includes Al Faya Retreat, The Kingfisher …
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Dubai Sugar Refinery Runs at Full Speed on Good Demand
Sugar market concerns over weaker demand and falling premiums aren’t deterring Dubai giant Al Khaleej Sugar Co. from producing as much as much as it can.
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UAE- DMCC bolsters China ties as 805 new firms join
DMCC, a leading trade and enterprise free zone for commodities, said on Wednesday that805 new companies joined its business district in the first half of 2020, reinforcing the hub’s growing global …
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Dubai Sugar Refinery Pumps Out as Much as It Can on Good Demand
Despite the sugar market’s concerns over weaker demand and falling premiums making it less attractive to refine, Dubai giant Al Khaleej Sugar Co. is producing as much as it can.
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Dubai Chamber’s Give and Gain 2020 Sees Record Participation In Its First Virtual Edition Amidst The COVID-19 Pandemic
Over 800 employee volunteers worked for 15000 hours, which benefited more than 50000 individuals, during the month-long event which focused on digital skills and activities involving the youth, the …
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U.S., UAE conclude exercises in Arabian Gulf
The United Arab Emirates’ Joint Aviation Command concluded joint exercises in the Arabian Gulf with U.S. forces, the U.S. Marines said on Wednesday.
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How the UAE continued to build ‘Hope’ amid the pandemic
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) With the UAE’s Hope probe launch just a couple of weeks away, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of …
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