October 2020 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

October 20, 2020 no comments 337
Lt. General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, received the the COVID-19 vaccine shot on Monday evening. Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed said on Twitter, “I thank the medical staff and the vaccinators… I wish everyone safety #Vaccinated.”...

October 20, 2020 no comments 261
Inspections yesterday found that 921 shops and commercial establishments fully complied with the precautionary measures DUBAI: Dubai Economy, in cooperation with Dubai Sports Council, imposed fines on 11 gyms yesterday for violating the precautionary guidelines related to COVID-19....

October 19, 2020 no comments 289
The A380 onboard lounge, serving First and Business Class customers, will convert into a take-away bar with limited seating capacity and social distancing protocols Dubai carrier Emirates has resumed its A380 onboard lounge and shower spa services with additional health and safety...

October 19, 2020 no comments 288
The aviation deal will be signed at Ben Gurion airport Israel and the United Arab Emirates will a sign a deal on Tuesday to allow 28 weekly commercial flights between Israel's Ben Gurion airport, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Israel's Transportation Ministry said on Sunday. The agreement,...

October 19, 2020 no comments 256
Total volume of transactions in the prime residential market stood at Dh7.4 billion compared to Dh5 billion in Q2 2020, an increase of 49 per cent Dubai's prime residential property market is witnessing strong transaction volumes, especially the secondary market which doubled...

October 18, 2020 no comments 307
The Sharjah Police have referred an Asian driver to the Public Prosecution, over crashing into the refueling machines of a petrol station in the Emirate of Sharjah, on Tuesday evening. The driver was reportedly driving recklessly at an excessive speed that led his vehicle swerving out of...

October 18, 2020 no comments 315
The increase in optimism can be attributed to the reopening of the economy More UAE consumers are sanguine about the recovery of the economy now compared to four months ago and they see the economy rebounding faster in the next couple of months, says a new survey. As many as 61...

October 18, 2020 no comments 340
The Ministry of Education (MoE) announced the implementation of the "Alef Platform" in all UAE public schools, which will allow the ministry to use the Alef Platform to achieve its goals of developing a digital education system capable of adapting with all possible changes caused due to COVID-19...

October 18, 2020 no comments 284
Sellers may take a commercial decision to absorb VAT in order to make the price of promotional goods more attractive to potential buyers The UAE's Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has clarified that "VAT-free special offers" are misleading and contrary to legislation because goods and...

October 16, 2020 no comments 457
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, visited the Hudariyat leisure and entertainment district and gave directions to open the project by next month. The destination will be a new attraction for all members...

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