The UAE has seen a considerable rise in the cases of COVID-19 infections and deaths during the last three holidays. The last three holidays include this year's Eid Al Fitr, the New Year's holidays, and last year’s Eid Al Adha. Farida Al Hosani, the official spokesman for the UAE...

Firm says offices must 'greenify' to avoid obsolescence The Greens in Dubai is the office rental market that saw the steepest rental increases in the last 12 months and prices in Dubai Media City returned to pre-COVID levels, according to a leading real estate consultancy. Prime...

Shows include human statues, celebrity impersonators, roaming circus parades Fireworks shows, discounts, carnivals and raffle draw prizes are among the Eid Al Adha specials Sharjah will host this year. Fireworks will light up Al Majaz Waterfront overlooking Khalid Lagoon for three...

Dubai-based Emirates Airlines on Monday extended the suspension of flights for India and Pakistan until July 21, 2021. The suspension of inbound flights also includes for Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The airlines on its website said that according to government directives, it won’t...

Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, fell more than 6% last month LONDON- Trading volumes at major cryptocurrency exchanges fell by more than 40% in June, research showed on Monday, with a regulatory crackdown in China and lower volatility among the factors depressing activity....

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has launched a package of family entertainment activities and is offering exclusive discounts during summer holidays. Activities will be conducted at Al Majaz Waterfront, Montazah Gardens, Al Noor Island, Al Qasba, Sharjah...

When a central bank introduces a digital currency it is expected to support the industry as assets will back it The UAE central bank is planning to roll out a digital currency as part of its 2023-2026 strategy, according to state news agency WAM. Jurisdictions like ADGM and DIFC...

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The UAE will grant 100,000 Golden Visas to the top brass in the coding field under the National Programme for coders and programmers. The programme was launched His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum to boost UAE’s economy and make UAE a hub for digitalisation. The move...

The northern emirate-based developer will use the funds for ongoing construction of megaproject Aljada Sharjah-based developer Arada has secured an additional AED 250 million ($68 million) in funding from Dubai Islamic Bank for ongoing construction of its Aljada megaproject. The...