December 2018 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

December 27, 2018 no comments 795
A fund by DHA will be used for patients with cervical, colorectal and breast cancer who have exceeded the insured treatment sum A new options under the Basmah initiative will see Dubai expats with a basic insurance package get unlimited coverage for three types of cancer treatments as...

December 27, 2018 no comments 975
Under the terms of the agreement, Transguard acquired 540 employees and 74 cash vans Emirates Group company Transguard Group has acquired the assets, customers and a majority of the employees of the Abu Dhabi-based G4S Cash Services LLC – UAE, it announced. The financial terms of...

December 27, 2018 no comments 794
Company's board will oversee the running of the firm until a new CEO is found Embattled Dubai-based contractor Drake & Scull has said that both its chairman and its chief executive have resigned from their posts following a board meeting on Tuesday. The company said in a...

December 27, 2018 no comments 793
Entering into effect on 1st Jan 2019, the scheme involves the electronic monitoring of all types of imported, produced and locally-traded cigarettes The Federal Tax Authority, FTA, has announced the completion of all preparations required to implement its ‘Marking Tobacco and Tobacco...

December 26, 2018 no comments 1019
The region's biggest shopping extravaganza runs through February 2, 2019 The 39-day Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) opened on Wednesday with a 12-hour flash sale at Mall of the Emirates and City Centres Deira, Mirdif, Ma’aisem, Al Shindagha and My City Centre Al Barsha. “Majid Al...

December 26, 2018 no comments 717
As part of a campaign for TikTok, five couples from around the world are being flown for the annual New Year's eve bash Emaar is teaming up with short-form mobile video platform TikTok to offer its “memorable, world-class experiences” to users, it was announced on Wednesday....

December 26, 2018 no comments 864
Dubai, which aims to attract 725,000 cruise tourists during the current season, has announced the arrival of Pullmantur Cruise Lines for first time Dubai, which aims to attract 725,000 cruise tourists during the current season, has recently announced the arrival of Spain's Pullmantur...

December 26, 2018 no comments 689
Bullion is on course for its biggest monthly advance since January 2017 Gold is rallying into the end of 2018 as turmoil in global equities, the partial US government shutdown and concerns about the outlook for next year stoke demand, lifting prices to the highest in six months....

December 26, 2018 no comments 983
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Huawei Consumer BG announced today that its smartphone shipments for the 2018 year have exceeded 200 million units, thanks to the enthusiastic support of consumers and partners around the world, as well as the strength of the smartphone products, including the...

December 26, 2018 no comments 841
UAE-based firm Aabar Investments owns a third of Virgin Galactic Would you pay $250,000 to go to space? More than 600 people around the world have, in fact, bought tickets for a Virgin Galactic flight that will take them to the sub orbit. It may sound like science-fiction, but...

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