January 2020 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

January 12, 2020 509
Nation committed to international standards set to ensure safe entry of diamonds only through trusted sources The UAE is ranked first in the Arab World and fifth globally for exports and re-exports of precious metals. "In 2018, the UAE ranked first in the Arab world and fifth...

January 11, 2020 538
Under the agreement, Masdar will develop, build and operate the solar project, which will be located 75km southwest of the capital, Baku Masdar, the Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy company, has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Azerbaijan to design,...

January 11, 2020 507
Broker Fidu Properties says landlords are being more flexible than ever before when it comes to the price points or rental-free periods Property prices in Dubai have bottomed out are now more affordable than in 2005 when the freehold market began in the city, according to broker Fidu...

January 11, 2020 520
The UK remained Dubai's third largest source market with 1,086,000 visitors recorded in the January to November 2019 period UAE - Despite the uncertainty that continues to revolve around Brexit, tourism experts and officials noted that there will be a limited and short-term impact on...

January 10, 2020 630
Analysis of the UAE's second-hand car market by Dubicars.com has revealed that retained values rose 4-10 percent over the past year Used car retained values in the UAE are rising for the first time while sales are accelerating, according to new research. Analysis of the UAE's...

January 10, 2020 487
General Civil Aviation Authority chief says more investments needed to keep pace with aviation demands The UAE has so far invested AED1 trillion ($270 billion) in airport infrastructure development projects, according to the General Civil Aviation Authority's director-general. In...

January 10, 2020 514
Luxury development promises to offer views of Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera, Dubai Fountain Despite high supply concerns, one more residential project has just been launched in Dubai and it is promising views of the world's tallest tower for a hefty price tag of more than 1 million UAE...

January 9, 2020 772
‘Seven Lines’ announced as UAE Nation Brand ABU DHABI - His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed...

January 9, 2020 436
Geopolitical and policy constraints on oil sector production slowed growth in oil-exporting economies The World Bank, on Wednesday, slashed the growth forecast for the UAE, GCC, and Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region for 2020 and 2021, due to geopolitical tensions and lower oil...

January 9, 2020 523
General Civil Aviation Authority says it is monitoring regional developments, and will take all necessary measures promptly The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on Wednesday called on national air operators to evaluate flightpath risks that may affect aviation operations...

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