January 2021 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

January 28, 2021 no comments 259
Quarantine period for unvaccinated employees will be deducted from their annual leave or considered an unpaid one if they have none left UAE - The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has issued new quarantine guidelines for Covid-positive government employees or...

January 28, 2021 no comments 281
Sukuk issuances likely to rise as govts and corporates raise funds Fitch Ratings expects to see positive real GDP growth in most GCC countries which should bring revenue opportunities for the region’s beleaguered banking sector currently reeling from the twin shocks of low oil prices...

January 27, 2021 no comments 303
An African gang of three men were arrested and referred to the criminal court for forging $25 million and attempting to sell it for $5,000 in Dubai. The incident dates back to last August, when the mosque’s Imam reported to the police that a gang of three had asked his help in promoting a...

January 27, 2021 no comments 263
The Ministry of Health and Prevention during (MoHAP) its weekly briefing on Tuesday on the coronavirus situation it the UAE had urged resident not to doubt steps taken by the authorities to contain the spread of virus. “It has recently been noted that official statements announced by...

January 27, 2021 no comments 304
Bayut & Dubizzle 2020 Annual Property Market Report shows that sales and rental markets in the emirate have shown a high level of tenacity The Dubai property market has shown signs of recovery in the second half of the 2020, despite the mobility restrictions and economic downturn...

January 26, 2021 no comments 287
Flight suspension stems from flight ban imposed by Israel to curb COVID-19 infections UAE-based carrier Flydubai will cease passenger services to and from Israel for about a week starting tomorrow. This comes after Israel confirmed it will ban foreign airlines from flying in and...

January 26, 2021 no comments 265
3,820 recoveries have been reported in last 24 hours ABU DHABI - The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 140,477 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the Ministry...

January 26, 2021 no comments 233
UAE capital posts lowest crime rate among more than 400 cities worldwide Abu Dhabi has further cemented its position as one of the world’s most ideal place to be for investors, expatriates and tourists, having ranked as the safest city for the fifth consecutive year, according to a new...

January 25, 2021 no comments 307
Fall in rents and decline in costs of education, transport etc. made UAE more affordable in the year of the pandemic The UAE has become more affordable in 2021 due to consistent decline in rent, property prices and cost of education, transportation and dining out, among others....

January 25, 2021 no comments 281
Dubai Economy also closes two fitness gyms A department store in Dubai has just been ordered to shut down after it was found to be violating the state-mandated social distancing guidelines, the Dubai Economy reported on Sunday. At least two fitness gyms also received a closure...

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