2020 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

June 18, 2020 no comments 299
The move has been made in adherence to the UAE government’s health and safety protocols Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has readied its hospitality, ecotourism and leisure destinations to welcome local and foreign visitors. The move has been made in...

June 18, 2020 no comments 308
You cannot travel unless you are Covid-negative The UAE has announced three categories of destinations for travel from June 23 and specified conditions for travellers. Emiratis and residents will be allowed to travel to specific destinations under these categories: 1....

June 18, 2020 no comments 272
More than 140,000 eligible customers have already benefited from the TESS liquidity facility ABU DHABI: The Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) held its 6th meeting this year via video conference on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. The meeting took place under the...

June 17, 2020 no comments 328
The UAE has already embarked on an ambitious space exploration strategy The United Nations for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the UAE Space Agency reached an agreement on Sunday to set up a project office in Abu Dhabi. The UNOOSA office plans to focus on two main areas:...

June 17, 2020 no comments 339
The UAE maintained its position among the top ten competitive countries in the world in 2020 In competiveness, the UAE ranks number one the Middle East and North Africa region and ninth globally for the fourth year in a row, according to the World Institute for Management Development...

June 17, 2020 no comments 316
The emirate extended its movement ban by another week starting June 16 Abu Dhabi residents are now permitted to exit the emirate without a permit, officials confirmed late on Tuesday. However, entry to Abu Dhabi emirate will only be allowed with a permit issued by Abu Dhabi...

June 17, 2020 no comments 229
All attractions, including rides and slides can reopen Dubai’s waterparks have been permitted to reopen, provided that they adhere to a strict set of safety guidelines including operating at a maximum of 50 per cent. According to a circular distributed by the Dubai Municipality,...

June 16, 2020 no comments 290
The technology will be generalised to all fleet vehicles Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as computer vision and machine learning algorithms, proved effective in detecting and reporting violations of Covid-19 preventive measures, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority...

June 16, 2020 no comments 284
The ban covers movements between Abu Dhabi’s regions (Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafrah) as well as in and out of the emirate ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Committee for the Covid-19? Pandemic, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Police and Department of Health - Abu...

June 16, 2020 no comments 229
Listed shareholding companies and brokerage companies called upon to implement the ban ABU DHABI: The insider trading at public shareholding companies listed in the UAE capital markets takes effect on Tuesday, June 16th, in compliance with the applicable regulations and rules issued by...

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