As things stand, wearing uniforms is not compulsory for attending online classes Dubai/ Sharjah: With many parents opting for distance learning for their children when schools reopen on Sunday, one …
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Israeli tech’s ‘thirst’ for UAE cash must overcome old enmity
A thaw in relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates has raised expectations of an influx of funding in ‘Silicon Wadi’, Israel’s answer to Silicon Valley.
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IPL in UAE: ‘And then there were three’: Virat Kohli announces wife’s pregnancy
Virat Kohli has announced he and his actress wife Anushka Sharma are expecting their first child. The India and Royal Challengers Bangalore captain is in Dubai preparing for the Indian Premier League, …
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Dubai’s demand for PPE surges amid coronavirus
Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section. The coronavirus has led to a surge in demand for masks, gloves, and other personal protective equipment by medical pr …
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Dubai Chamber sees 340% surge in companies listing on PPE marketplace
Dr. Belaid Rettab, Senior Director, Economic Research and Sustainable Business Development Sector at Dubai Chamber, said the exponential growth achieved by the Rapid Response Initiative reflects …
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Delivery Hero buys Dubai grocery app InstaShop for $360m
The German food ordering group Delivery Hero has acquired the Dubai-based groceries app InstaShop for $360m, as it seeks to further benefit from the boom in online shopping due to Covid-19 lockdowns.
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Dubai shoppers get set for a final sales rush this weekend, with up to 90% discounts
Dubai: Starting 10am today (August 27), shoppers in Dubai will have one final reason to head to the malls and stores, with retailers promising to offer them discounts anywhere up to 90 per cent during …
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DMCC launches agri-commodity trading and sourcing platform
This latest initiative builds on the comprehensive strategy of DMCC to attract innovative companies to Dubai and contribute to the nation’s wider economic diversification strategy. Earlier this year, …
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Sharjah introduces two-year vehicle registration
New vehicle owners in Sharjah now have the option of registering their cars for two years instead of one as is the current practice. The Vehicles and Drivers Licensing Department of the General …
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Two-year car registration service rolled out in Sharjah
A two-year registration licence (Mulkia) for brand new light vehicles has been rolled out in Sharjah, authorities have announced. The Vehicles and Drivers Licensing Department at Sharjah Police said …
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Last chance: Dubai Summer Surprises sales end this weekend
It’s hard to believe that summer is coming to an end. The 23rd edition of the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is on its eighth and final week and this is the last chance for UAE residents to shop the …
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Two major changes that made the Israel-UAE peace deal possible
UAE deal resulted from a vastly changed Middle East political context – and rejection of long-held U.S. political and value judgments.
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Pompeo discusses Libyan conflict, Iran with UAE counterpart
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed the Libyan conflict and countering Iranian regional influence with his Emirati counterpart during a brief visit to the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.
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Etihad, Majid Al Futtaim partner to give loyalty programme members more options
To enter the draw, members must link their SHARE and Etihad Guest accounts and transfer points or miles from one account to the other between 24 August and 25 September 2020. “Our new partnership with …
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Rove City Centre
Dubai, United Arab Emirates.1 miles Novotel Deira City Centre Hotel8th St, Port Saeed District PO Box 185310, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.1 miles J5 Rimal Hotel Apartment LLCAl Garhoud Rd …
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Pompeo has closed-door meetings with Bahrain, UAE leaders
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo held closed-door meetings Wednesday with Bahrain’s royal family and top officials in the United Arab Emirates amid the Trump administration’s push for Arab nations …
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Abu Dhabi Hedge Fund Makes $300 Million Emerging-Market Wager
Tensai Holding Co., a family office that manages $3 billion of hedge-fund and private-equity investments, is putting more money into emerging-market stocks and distressed debt as it expects Asia to …
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