2020 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

February 8, 2020 996
Aldar Properties to start delivery at Yas Acres, the golf and waterfront villa and townhouse development on the northern shores of Yas Island Aldar Properties has revealed that handovers are set to start at Yas Acres, Aldar’s flagship golf and waterfront villa and townhouse development...

February 8, 2020 854
Asteco says short-term curb on new projects likely as close to 50,000 homes are forecast to be delivered in Dubai in 2020 Close to 50,000 new homes are forecast to be built in Dubai as sale prices and rents continue to fall, albeit at a slower pace, according to new research....

February 7, 2020 1631
General Civil Aviation Authority's final report recommends enhanced training for pilots and air traffic controllers Emirates has been urged to enhance pilot training following an investigation into Flight EK521 which crashed at Dubai International Airport and caught fire in 2016....

February 7, 2020 765
In 2019, despite geopolitical headwinds, all leading banks in the UAE recorded robust performances UAE - All rated UAE banks are poised to maintain stable credit profiles in 2020, barring any unexpected increase in geopolitical risk or a major fall in oil prices, thanks to their...

February 7, 2020 699
Latest PMI says employment 'fell at one of strongest rates on record' in January Job opportunities in the UAE dwindled significantly in the beginning of the year, as companies shed jobs and business conditions in the non-oil private sector deteriorated for the first time in 10 years,...

February 6, 2020 788
Dubai will host the 45th edition of the World Hospital Congress in 2021 Dubai will host the 45th edition of the World Hospital Congress in 2021, it has been announced. Organised by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) in collaboration with the International Hospital Federation (IHF)...

February 6, 2020 948
Dubai Business Events has recorded a total of 301 successful bids for meetings, conferences and incentives in 2019 Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau, recorded a total of 301 successful bids for meetings, conferences and incentives in 2019. Set to...

February 6, 2020 973
Ministry of Health and Prevention says Wareed system activated across healthcare facilities to quickly identify individuals at higher risk of acquiring the virus The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced on Wednesday it has developed and activated a predictive...

February 6, 2020 732
Dubai-based group said that 2018 profit included a one-off gain on merger and acquisition transaction Dubai Investments has said that its annual net profit increased to Dh657.55 million ($179 million) last year compared to Dh651.43 million in the corresponding period. In a...

February 6, 2020 857
The waived fees include those for medical training activities, schools awareness campaigns and entry fees to public libraries, among others DUBAI: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, approved a decision...

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