UAE: The total value of Abu Dhabi’s non-oil trade with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman reached around AED 21.74 billion in the first four months of 2020. Abu Dhabi’s trade with the four GCC …
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Covid-19 not yet over, Abu Dhabi drive reminds…
In its #CommitToWin campaign, the department requests the community to stick to Covid-19 preventive measures and help lead a return to normalcy soon. “We miss visiting our friends and loved ones.
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Synagogue in Abu Dhabi will be a place to learn tolerance and humanity: Rabbi
Currently, the Jews in the UAE – consisting of around 200 families – pray at a synagogue housed in a Bur Dubai villa.
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Firms serve up assistance to UAE food security mission
The UAE has implemented a range of policies, measures and strategies to ensure constant food supplies from abroad and scaled up agricultural production at home – and this is evident as businesses come …
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NBF launches SME community platform in UAE
National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) on Monday announced the launch of NBF Connect, a banking platform for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that will serve as a one-stop shop and will include access to …
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Pompeo, in Mideast, hopes for improved Israel-Arab ties
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday said he hoped other Arab countries would soon establish diplomatic relations with Israel as he kicked off a Mideast tour to build on the momentum of the …
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UAE, Israel health ministers agree to enhance cooperation on health
The health ministers of the United Arab Emirates and Israel on Monday agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in the health sector, following an accord between the countries to normalise relations 10 …
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Nathan’s Famous expands to Dubai, will hold hot dog eating contest there
The hot dog-eating contest has been held at the chain’s original Coney Island location for more than 50 years. Now, a version of the contest will be held in Dubai.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Dubai outperforms as major Gulf markets rise
Most Middle Eastern stock markets ended higher on Monday, with the Dubai index outperforming the region boosted by a leap in its top lender Emirates NBD. Aug 24 (Reuters) – Most Middle Eastern stock …
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Dubai Expo 2020: BIE chief says preparations on track despite Covid-19
The construction of all pavilions is progressing well and is in compliance with the safety regulations and barrier measures issued by the organisers.
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Dubai domestic help jailed for stealing watches worth Dh640,000 from footballer’s home
Defendant took the safe containing the watches and threw it in a trash bin Dubai: A domestic help in Dubai has been sentenced to six months in jail for stealing three expensive watches worth Dh640,000 …
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Expo 2020 Dubai: UAE ‘excited by potential’ of long-awaited world fair
A UAE minister said Expo 2020 Dubai organisers remain united by their goal to deliver a spectacular global event as they seek to overcome the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. The world fair – the …
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Bridge near on Al Mustaqbal Street near Dubai DIFC to be closed for 7 hours
Al Mustaqbal Bridge near Dubai International Financial District (DIFC) will be closed in both directions for seven hours from 10pm on Tuesday (August 25) until 5am the following day, the Roads and …
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Colour-coded wristbands guide social distancing in Dubai office
As nearly 100 employees went back to work in the office of a Dubai media company, managers found a way to avoid awkwardness around social distancing — colour-coded bracelets indicating how staff want …
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Abu Dhabi drive reminds residents Covid-19 is not over yet
In its #CommitToWin campaign, the department requests the community to stick to Covid-19 preventive measures and help lead a return to normalcy soon. “We miss visiting our friends and loved ones.
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TBY launches its Dubai 2020 edition
The Business Year (TBY), a global media group that has been providing investors, businesses, and governments with first-hand insights into the world’s most dynamic markets for over a decade, has …
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Dubai blacksmith jailed for abusing minor girl
Worker was under the influence of alcohol during the incident Dubai: The Dubai Court of First Instance on Monday sentenced a blacksmith to three months in jail for touching an eight-year-old girl …
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