October 2020 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

October 16, 2020 no comments 378
Even as a new travel advisory was issued for passengers travelling to the UAE on visit visas, another 200 passengers were stranded at Dubai Airport – the total number of Pakistanis denied entry so far reached 561. However, 386 passengers were sent back on Thursday. Out of the 561 in total,...

October 16, 2020 no comments 359
Knight Frank estimates suggest that there are 25 active projects within Dubai, with delivery dates up to 2024 Weaker market conditions may prompt occupiers in Dubai's office buildings to upgrade occupational space while keeping an eye on increases in total spend, global real estate...

October 16, 2020 no comments 305
With the addition of domestic investors, ADNOC can also tap new pools of long-term equity capital Abu Dhabi Pension Fund (ADPF) and ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies, will invest $2.1 billion into select Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) gas pipeline...

October 15, 2020 no comments 413
Economic slowdown, population decline to hamper market performance Dubai’s real estate market may have to brace for tougher times ahead, though more villas and apartments were sold in the third quarter of the year, Chestertons said on Wednesday. Sales rose by 50 percent in the...

October 15, 2020 no comments 320
The UAE has enhanced its regional stature as one of the key global players in promoting international cooperation and solidarity, under the framework of addressing the exceptional conditions caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Abu Dhabi has become a key centre of the global...

October 14, 2020 no comments 725
The UAE has been ranked first in the Arab World in the post-COVID economic recovery index published by the Horizon Research Group. The index assesses the capabilities and competitive advantages possessed by various countries that helped them effectively deal with the crisis and drive recovery....

October 13, 2020 no comments 474
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 96,989 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to...

October 13, 2020 no comments 297
Masdar and Miral partner in landmark project that will go live in fourth quarter 2021 ABU DHABI - Masdar has announced the signing of an agreement with Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading curator of experiences, to develop Abu Dhabi’s largest rooftop solar photovoltaic, PV, project to date at...

October 12, 2020 no comments 1206
A restaurant in Dubai, which failed to adhere to the precautionary measures related to COVID-19, was ordered closed by Dubai Economy in co-operation with the Dubai Tourism on Sunday. Field inspectors from the Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection, CCCP, Sector in Dubai Economy...

October 12, 2020 no comments 305
Phase III clinical trials of an adenovirus-based vaccine will commence in the UAE. The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, is partnering with Aurugulf Health Investment, on the UAE trials of the vaccine, which was developed by the Gamaleya National...

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