Disrupting, enabling, reinventing the system – whatever you want to call it, a shift in the status quo is alive and well in the UAE Arguably, there is no word that more accurately sums up the first half of 2020 than “disruption”. There has been disruption to our healthcare...

The total number of recoveries in the UAE has reached 30,996 The UAE reported 393 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, taking the overall number of infections in the country to 44,145. The new cases were detected after more than 38,000 additional Covid-19 tests were conducted across the...

Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah leap in global rankings as government plays key role The UAE and Bahrain rank among the world's top 100 startup destinations as well as the top two most-preferred ecosystems for startups in the Gulf region. Globally, the UAE came in at 43rd, while...

Too early to gauge impact of pandemic on life insurance claims, says Zurich CEO With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, getting a life insurance plan is a priority for Emirati nationals and Indian expatriates living in the UAE, according to a recent survey. As the world battles...

UAE-based Finance House offers the Al Rabeh Guarantee service to support local businesses The UAE has seen a surge in credit facilities such as letters of guarantee in recent months. The cumulative balance of letters of guarantee and other credit facilities provided by banks and...

The death toll in the UAE and Kuwait has risen to 298 and 308 respectively UAE The Ministry of Health and Prevention has registered 388 Covid-19 cases, as a result of 40,000 tests conducted to screen for the virus. The total number of cases has now risen to 43,752. The...

Flights to 10 new cities to start from June 20 Emirates will offer scheduled flights for travellers in 10 more cities from 20 June, taking the total number of destinations on offer for travellers to 40. The 10 new cities include: Colombo (from 20 June), Sialkot (24 June), Istanbul...

Announcement is part of the gradual reopening of economic activities and return to normalcy in the emirate Dubai has announced the resumption of a new set of economic activities and services in the emirate effective Thursday 18 June, 2020. This includes allowing people over the age of...

For the ultimate escape from the crowds and plenty of space to roam, there is no better option than Dubai’s only mountain resort, boutique property JA Hatta Fort Hotel , set to reopen on Sunday 21st June. The unique property features just 53 individual rooms nestled amidst the majestic Hajar...

In case a food handler contracts the virus, the establishment must be closed Officials in Abu Dhabi have issued a set of precautionary measures on Wednesday morning that must be adhered to by all restaurants, cafés and coffee shops outside shopping malls in order to reopen. The...