The Trump administration proposal to sell the F-35, the world’s most advanced and sophisticated stealth warplane to the United Arab Emirates, the UAE, is facing turbulence.
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Dubai Developers’ Slip From Stars to Duds Deepens in Homes Glut
Dubai real estate stocks were once the stars for investors betting on the city’s booming economy. But their fall from grace has been spectacular and seems set to continue, given an abundance of unsold …
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Dubai shuts down brokerage office, fines 8 businesses for violating COVID-19 rules
The violations were spotted in businesses located in Al Muraqqabat, Naif, Ayal Nasir, and Al Thanyah First areas …
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Renew expired residence visas in Dubai by October 10 or incur fines
Dubai residents, whose visas expired between March 1 and July 12, have only until October 10 to renew their visas or exit the country. After the deadline, overstay fines will apply, according to Amer …
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The rise and fall of Sharjah, Cricket’s el Dorado
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium has been in the news this IPL season for the six-hitting orgies that matches played here have become, with scores of 200-plus commonplace.
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Coronavirus threatening expat exodus from the UAE
Both of them used to work for the travel industry but lost their jobs due to the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. Despite their best efforts they could not find any new employment …
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UAE Foreign Minister Emphasizes Return of Hope to Palestinians and Israelis to Work for Two-State Solution: WAM
The United Arab Emirates’ foreign minister said on Tuesday, in a joint statement with Israeli and German counterparts, that the most important thing that must be emphasized today is the return of hope …
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Top Israeli, UAE diplomats meet in Berlin for talks
The foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates and Israel met in Berlin on Tuesday for talks that Germany hopes will strengthen nascent ties between the two nations and bolster broader Middle East …
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Nine elderly motorists honoured in Sharjah for zero traffic offences
Sharjah police have honoured nine elderly motorists for having kept a clean traffic record. Police said that they did not commit any traffic offence since they started driving. The ceremony was held …
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Sharjah Airport Authority launches initiative to Emiratise technical jobs
Sharjah Airport Authority remains keen to ensure that Emiratisation is at the core of its operational and development strategy …
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Abu Dhabi’s ADIA to Invest $750 Million in Mukesh Ambani’s Retail Unit
A unit of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority will invest 55.1 billion rupees ($750 million) in Reliance Industries Ltd.’s retail arm, as billionaire Mukesh Ambani continues to enlist marquee backers for …
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Ambani sells over $750 million Reliance Retail stake to Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, which invested $750 million in Indian telecom giant Jio Platforms in June this year, has returned to invest just as much capital in Mukesh Ambani’s other venture.
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UAE Minister Vows ‘Never Again’ in Berlin Holocaust Memorial Visit Together With Israeli Counterpart
Nahyan, his Israeli counterpart Gabi Ashkenazi and German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas are pictured before their historic meeting at Villa Borsig in Berlin, Germany, October 6, 2020. REUTERS/Hannibal …
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UAE, Israel ministers in ‘historic’ first meet at Holocaust Memorial
The foreign ministers of Israel and the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday visited the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin during their “historic” first meeting, a major step forward for their new relations.
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Dh200,000 fine, jail term for forging, counterfeiting currency in UAE
The video is part of the public prosecution’s social media campaign to enhance the public awareness on the UAE’s laws.
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Dubai travel: Am I allowed to visit, are hotels and restaurants open and what rules are in place?
With year-round sunshine and just a few days of annual rainfall, it’s no wonder Dubai is such a hit with British holidaymakers – 1.2 million Brits visited in 2019. Now that Dubai has started issuing …
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Bitrump to List More Utility Tokens to the Platform this Quarter
Bitrump, the UAE-based cryptocurrency exchange is planning to add more crypto assets to its platform. The team is all set to focus on listing utility tokens that are backed up …
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