The operator Majid Al Futtaim announced that, following government directives, Vox Cinemas at Al Hamra Mall in Ras Al Khaimah and Vox Cinemas and Magic Planet at City Centre Sharjah will both begin …
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Couple found dead in Dubai’s Arabian Ranches, confirms Indian Consul General
The Indian Consul General to Dubai has confirmed the death of two Indian nationals in suspicious circumstances at their villa in Mirador, Arabian Ranches in the early hours of Thursday June 18. Consul …
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Dubai Islamic Bank expected to sell over $200mln in tap of 2026 sukuk – document
It set final price guidance at 240-245 basis points over midswaps, tightening from initial price guidance of around 250 bps …
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Kleindienst to set up world’s first raining street in Dubai
The Raining Street will have a boulevard setting filled with street cafe, casual dining restaurants, retail outlets, fashion and souvenir shops, said the statement from Kleindienst Group. It will also …
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Dubai introduces strict new rules for July 7 reopening
As countries start to reopen their borders and allow British travellers in, a summer holiday is looking more plausible (depending on advice from the Foreign Office, of course). The latest destination …
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WATCH: This minute-long video will entice anyone to visit Dubai
The narrator plays on the word ‘open’ stating that Dubai is opened for fun, crazy, and bucket list experiences. It ends with: “This city has its arms wide open, and its opened for you!” The video has …
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Dubai Chamber launches CSR initiative to help SMEs cope
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced its Business Mentoring and Support (BMS) programme designed to help SMEs navigate challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. This will be done by …
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Travel updates for Spain, Portugal, France and Dubai – this is latest Foreign Office advice
Quarantine rule remains in UK but some tour operators have hinted that air bridges to selected destinations will soon be confirmed.
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Dubai’s Emirates NBD begins new round of job cuts -sources
Although the full scale of the redundancies was not immediately clear, one source estimated Emirates NBD is cutting some 10% of its staff, equivalent to around 800 people. The majority were made in …
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Heart of Europe developer promises ‘raining street’ in Dubai
The $5 billion Heart of Europe development taking shape at The World Islands will not only bring snow to Dubai but year-round rainfall as well. The mega project’s developer, Kleindienst Group …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi index eases after Haj curbs on foreigners; Dubai extends gains
Saudi Arabian shares retreated in early trade on Tuesday, after the kingdom barred arrivals from abroad to attend the ‘Haj’ pilgrimage this year due to the coronavirus outbreak, while Dubai stocks …
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Dubai allows foreign tourists to enter country from July 1
Dubai, whose economy is reliant on tourism and retail, said it will allow foreign visitors to enter from July 7, while those with residency were able to enter from Monday in a further easing of its …
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Dubai Eases Air Travel Restrictions, Will Allow Residents to Journey to Any Foreign Country
Here Are 6 Countries That Will Pay You to Visit Them Once Pandemic is Over The new announcement on Sunday will allow thousands of people affected by the worldwide restrictions in passenger air traffic …
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In 2020’s biggest energy deal, six global firms strike $20 billion agreement with Abu Dhabi state oil giant
The deal is the single-largest energy infrastructure investment in the region, and the biggest in the world so far this year, according to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.
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Abu Dhabi Sells $10 Billion Stake in Pipelines to GIP-Led Group
Abu Dhabi sold a $10.1 billion stake in its natural-gas pipelines to a consortium led by Global Infrastructure Partners, in the biggest infrastructure acquisition so far this year.
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UAE- Combating coronavirus: Sharjah Ruler’s SMS welcomes government staff back to office
Sharjah government employees returning to office have received some royal motivation. His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has sent …
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Dubai joins forces with UNICEO
This agreement allows Dubai to continue its positioning of the destination during the Covid-19 crisis in the segment of corporate meetings and events, a strategic priority for the emirate. By …
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