The new market in Al Hamriya covers 5,280 square meters, and has a 184-metre long pier Sharjah: Authorities have finsihed construction on the new fruit and vegetable market in Al Hamriya, which is set …
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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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BTS fans celebrate Jimin’s birthday with 97,000 adverts in The Dubai Mall, 8,700 newly planted mangrove trees and a really cheesy tribute song
Chinese fan base Park Jimin Bar put birthday ads on world’s biggest mall in Dubai Through the efforts of Park Jimin Bar – a collective of Jimin’s Chinese fan base – the world’s largest retail complex, …
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Deal alert: Dubai and Abu Dhabi from $592 round trip with dates through August 2021
More than 7,000 hotels worldwide are participating in the discount, and offering rooms at up to 50 percent off of peak rates, including Abu Dhabi’s famed Al Maha. TPG senior writer Ethan Steinberg …
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Kate Winslet to Appear in Film Centering On the One Coin Ponzi Scheme
Academy Award-winning actress Kate Winslet is set to produce and star in a new film about the Bulgarian Ponzi scheme One Coin.
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Talking Points: How did spinners do so well in Sharjah?
How did the spinners do so well in Sharjah? Varun Chakaravarthy, Sundar and Yuzvendra Chahal had combined figures of 12-0-57-3. The success of the spinners was partly down to the tiring pitches and …
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UAE’s SNOC says Eni on go with Sharjah gas project despite COVID-19, capex cuts
Eni (E-0.1%) would be moving ahead with a gas project in Sharjah, UAE despite COVID-19 and Eni’s capital expenditures and cost cuts, the CEO of state-owned Sharjah National Oil (SNOC), told S&P …
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Sharjah Airport opens East Expansion project
The project is part of the development to raise Sharjah International Airport’s capacity to 20 million passengers by 2025.
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AB-solutely classic De Villiers lights up Sharjah Stadium as Bangalore prevail over Kolkata
AB de Villiers smashed a breath-taking 33-ball 73 as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) trounced Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a lopsided Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Sharjah on Monday. After …
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112 expats sent back from Abu Dhabi can fly back without airfare
Air Arabia authorities have given an opportunity to 112 Bangladeshi expatriates, who were sent back from Abu Dhabi airport earlier, to fly back to the United Arab Emirates without paying any airfare.
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Hub71, Bpifrance to unlock opportunities for Abu Dhabi’s tech startups in France
Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem powered by Mubadala Investment Company, has forged a strategic partnership with French national investment bank, Bpifrance, to strengthen joint efforts that …
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Lorgat roped in to promote Abu Dhabi T10 globally
UAE-based T10 Sports Management announced the appointment of Haroon Lorgat, the former CEO of the International Cricket Council (ICC), to promote Abu Dhabi T10 League globally and develop new leagues …
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Sharjah Airport opens new facilities after $11m revamp work
The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) has announced the opening of the new facilities built as part of East Expansion project at a cost of AED40 million ($11 million). These facilities, which extend …
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UAE to host second human trial abroad of Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine
Human trials of Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine, named Sputnik V, will be held in the United Arab Emirates, the second country after Belarus to take part in the programme of which results are expected …
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