June 2018 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

June 24, 2018 no comments 929
Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development said it has signed a MoU with Majid Al Futtaim Hypermarkets as part of its efforts to fuel an entrepreneurial culture of UAE and support Khalifa Fund members.  The agreement aims to establish joint collaboration to create an appropriate business...

June 24, 2018 no comments 896
Normally, the trip between the two emirates takes an hour-and-a-half The first pod prototype for Dubai's proposed 700mph Hyperloop was unveiled on Saturday. In a tweet by the Dubai Media Office, it is stated that the mode of transport could cut travel time between Dubai and Abu Dhabi...

June 24, 2018 no comments 894
Developer participates in luxury property show in Beijing Dubai Properties is drawing high interest for its projects from investors and potential buyers in China as part of its participation at Luxury Property Showcase (LPS) Beijing 2018. A key highlight of Dubai Properties' outing at the...

June 23, 2018 no comments 997
Etihad Esco said it has been awarded a contract by Jamal Al Ghurair Group to retrofit two of its industrial facilities located in Abu Dhabi - Gypsemna and Porcellan. Etihad Esco, a leading energy service company in the UAE, said it has been awarded a contract by Jamal Al Ghurair Group to...

June 23, 2018 no comments 955
Jebel Jais, the highest peak in the country, saw the biggest number of anti-environment violations. UAE - As many as 3,226 people have been fined for being involved in anti-environment violations across Ras Al Khaimah this year. Of these, 42 were fined for barbecuing on natural green...

June 23, 2018 no comments 937
Foreigners violating the residency law will be granted a three-month grace period to either leave the country voluntarily without prosecution. UAE - In a relief for expats whose visas have expired and who are illegally staying back in the UAE, a three-month general visa amnesty by the...

June 23, 2018 no comments 938
The trailers must be registered annually. The Sharjah Police, after launching a crackdown on unlicensed or unregistered trailers, urged its owners to register it online or approach the Tasjeel village for completing the procedures. The police patrols were deployed on the roads and areas...

June 23, 2018 no comments 1032
Expo 2020 projects, high oil prices, fiscal stimulus and structural reforms are likely to support a growth recovery into 2019: analysts A string of stimulus and structural reform measures initiated recently in the UAE by the federal government and individual emirates will help accelerate...

June 23, 2018 no comments 1030
The decision was made following an announcement by the Dubai Executive Council. The UAE's biggest education provider, GEMS Education has announced a freeze in teachers' salary increments for the academic year 2018-19. The decision was made following an announcement by the Dubai Executive...

June 22, 2018 no comments 890
Announcement comes after Marriott International was appointed to refurbish the Yas Viceroy into a W Hotel property Just 24 hours after Aldar revealed it will refurbish the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi and turn it into a W Hotel property, the firm announced it is working on another branded...

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