Some 325 Filipinos from Dubai and Abu Dhabi were able to fly home on a government-chartered flight on Wednesday, as the Philippine restrictions on travellers from the UAE remain in place. The …
UAE insurers offer more cover for employees’ mental health – but cost proves a concern
Dubai: Insurers in the UAE are extending additional cover for mental health issues – including those set off by financial distress – but take up rates so far are largely confined to multinational …
COVID-19: Israel issues ‘severe’ warning against travel to UAE
In a bid to combat a fresh surge in COVID cases, Israel has issued a “severe” travel warning to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), adding the Gulf state to a list of countries which Israelis are advised …
Dubai conservation group protects endangered sea turtles
Location: Dubai, UAEThis conservation group rehabilitates sick Hawksbill Turtlesat one of the world’s most famous hotelsBurj Al Arab(SOUNDBITE) (English) MARINE AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGER AT JUMEIRAH …
South Africa arms exports to Saudi Arabia and UAE come under scrutiny
Court order demands arms companies that have export permits be disclosed after rights groups filed an application to stop weapons transfers over Yemen war …
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Abu Dhabi receives first shipment of coronavirus medication Sotrovimab – tweet
UAE’s Abu Dhabi received its first shipment of the coronavirus Sotrovimab medication, becoming the first city globally to receive it, the media office said on a tweet on Wednesday.
Kennedy Agyapong Flies 2nd Wife & Daughters To Dubai For His 61st Birthday; Video Drops
Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong has gone on a Dubai vacation with his 2nd wife, Christina, and some of his children to celebrate his 61st birthday. See video.
UAE Islamic Banks Dashboard: 2020 Results
The UAE remains a key Islamic finance hub. Islamic financing and deposits accounted for 29% and 26% of total sector financing and deposi …
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Covid-19: Abu Dhabi is first in the world to receive new Sotrovimab medication
Sotrovimab, is now available for early treatment of certain categories Covid-19 patients in the UAE following a landmark agreement between the Abu Dhabi Department of Health, the country’s leading …
Hyde Hotel to Open in Dubai Business Bay
Hyde Hotels, Resorts & Residences, part of the world-leading Accor group, announced the first Hyde hotel outside of the United States, Hyde Dubai …
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Malabar Group’s overseas arm lists on Nasdaq Dubai Private Market
While, with this registration, shares of Malabar Investments will be not be publicly traded, private trading of the securities will take place through Emirates NBD Securities, said the company, which …
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Abu Dhabi’s ADQ invests in ed-tech company Byju’s
Abu Dhabi’s state holding company ADQ has invested in India’s online tutoring firm Byju’s, which has emerged as one of the country’s most valuable startups. “We met Byju in 2020 and were floored by …
Global design group to debut at creativity festival in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), in collaboration with creative experience company Semi Permanent, is set to launch a first-in-the-region creativity festival which will bring with it an array of global …
Abu Dhabi green pass: Lulu to offer free Covid-19 PCR tests
Following the implementation of the Al Hosn app green pass protocol in Abu Dhabi to further check the spread of Covid-19, leading retailer Lulu Group is planning to offer free RT-PCR tests for people …
Covid-19: India-UAE flights suspension extended, says Etihad
Passengers travelling from India won’t be able to enter the UAE until July 6, an update on the Etihad Airways Twitter support page said on Wednesday.A search on the website for flights to the UAE from …
Covid-19: India-UAE flight suspension extended until at least July 6, says Etihad
Passengers travelling from India won’t be able to enter the UAE until July 6, an update on the Etihad Airways Twitter support page said on Wednesday. A search on the website for flights to the UAE …
Not a tough sell: UAE retail sector poised to be best in GCC
The UAE’s retail economy is predicted have the fastest growth within the GCC with the sector showing solid signs of recovery as consumer confidence returned with a bang while spending by residents …