May 2018 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

May 21, 2018 no comments 1505
Telecoms operator says it recently put on air the first 5G site - achieving download throughput of 1.5 Gbps Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, better known as du, on Monday announced its full readiness and ongoing network evolution to offer 5G network during the course of...

May 21, 2018 no comments 1123
Dehydration as a result of fasting raises risks of heart attacks caused by nicotine-induced coronary spasms The effects of smoking shisha (or a water pipe) are much worse during Ramadan due to dehydration caused by daily fasting periods that Muslims endure, according to Dr. Ghania Slimani,...

May 21, 2018 no comments 1341
US carrier Delta has said it will look to resume flights to India after the UAE says it has no plans to grow flights into the US While disagreement rages over the text of the US-UAE aviation deal announced last week, Emirates and Etihad look set to face a new round of competition in the...

May 21, 2018 no comments 1407
Opinion: Joanne Phillips, general manager of the mortgage division at Holborn Assets, says now is a great time to buy in Dubai So, the softness in the real estate sector continues? It’s a very difficult market to predict. People have been saying we’ve bottomed out for the last six...

May 21, 2018 no comments 1323
The regulations were introduced to ensure necessary guidance and mentoring support to SMEs DUBAI- Dubai SME, the agency of the Department of Economic Development,DED, located in Dubai and mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise, SME, sector, has announced the licencing of the...

May 21, 2018 no comments 1438
New visa system will increase chances of attracting investors and competencies to UAE In line with UAE’s position as a primary destination for international investors and a global talents, the UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and...

May 20, 2018 no comments 1552
Burj Khalifa will mark the Holy Month of Ramadan with two captivating shows during the Holy Month of Ramadan Dubai's Burj Khalifa will display two new LED shows to mark teh Holy Month of Ramadan. The two light shows were selected from hundreds of submissions, according to Emaar...

May 20, 2018 no comments 1367
Promotions include various benefits including iPhone X or iPhone 8 and hotel stays at Burj Al Arab BMW Among the German brand’s discounts is a 15% down payment contribution, first year free insurance, 5 years extended service and repair and BMW ConnectedDrive features exclusively at...

May 20, 2018 no comments 1426
Data from Souqalmal.com found that personal loans and credit cards are the most searched for financial products Only a third of UAE residents would actively recommend their bank to friends and family, according to a new survey from personal finance comparison website Souqalmal.com. In...

May 20, 2018 no comments 1582
Exclusive: Seven Tides CEO Abdullah bin Sulayem said that the Seven City JLT project will include 2,635-units and 150,000 square feet of retail space Property builder Seven Tides will build a $350 million (AED1.3bn), 2,635-unit residential building - Seven City JLT - in Dubai’s Jumeirah...

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