Most countries to celebrate Eid on May 24 UAE has announced the first day of Eid Al Fitr after the Shawwal crescent was not sighted on Friday. The last fast of the holy month of Ramadan will be observed on May 23, with Shawwal starting on May 24 (Sunday), hence marking the first...

The Covid-19-related death toll tallies 237 The Ministry of Health and Prevention in the UAE revealed 894 new Covid-19 cases on May 21, as a result of 43,000 tests conducted to screen for the virus. The tally of infections across the country now stands at 26,898. The ministry...

The new measures come into effect on May 21, with the resumption of regularly scheduled passenger flights to nine destinations Emirates has launched a series of new initiatives for employee and customer care throughout the travel journey, stepping up safety and hygiene standards on...

Aldar Properties, a leading developer based in Abu Dhabi, said it has reported a revenue of Dh1.76 billion ($479 million) in the first quarter of 2020, unchanged from the same period a year ago, demonstrating the fundamental strength of its diversified Development Management and Asset Management...

The decision comes after the UAE changed the timings of the sanitization programme starting Wednesday, May 20 The UAE’s National Disinfection Programme will start two hours earlier in industrial areas and workers’ residential complexes, officials have said. The santisation drive...

These new timings for public transport services will remain effect until further notice In light of the new sterilisation timing that has come into effect from Wednesday, May 20, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has updated the operational hours for all public transport...

Rate of decline in real estate market values accelerates in April The decline in real estate values in Dubai accelerated in April while sales of apartments and villas dropped by about 50 percent due to the coronavirus pandemic. The monthly decline for residential capital values...

Spokesman says hospitality businesses are resuming as per government guidelines and says this prudent approach prepares the industry for an even stronge... Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has denied a Bloomberg report about the emirate's hospitality...

The certification programme will be rolled out in phases, the first of which will be dedicated to hotels in Abu Dhabi The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) launched a safe and clean certification programme to standardise cleanliness and hygiene levels in the...

An additional 38,000 Covid-19 tests have been conducted in the country The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Tuesday reported 873 new cases and 1,214 new recoveries. An additional 38,000 tests have been carried out in the country, the ministry added. Three new deaths...