July 2021 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

July 9, 2021 no comments 325
Various zones at the pavilion will bring to light issues of gender equality and circular economy PepsiCo, the official beverage and snack partner of Expo 2020 Dubai, will have three pavilions at the world fair that will align with the three sub-themes of the world fair. Located in...

July 9, 2021 no comments 341
All banks on the Saudi index decline Most Gulf bourses ended lower on Thursday, following a fire at Dubai's Jebel Ali Port - the Middle East's largest transhipment hub - due to an overnight explosion in a container. The blaze was caused by a container holding flammable material,...

July 9, 2021 no comments 229
Sharjah is all set to open Al Suhub Rest House on the peak of a mountain in Khorfakkan during Eid Al Adha, the Sharjah Government said. The Sharjah Government Media Bureau said on Twitter, “Contemplate the beauty of the city of Khorfakkan from a height of 580 metres above sea level through...

July 8, 2021 no comments 266
Dubai has made great strides in its transformation to a sustainable city, Al Tayer said DUBAI– Over the last 15 years, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has undertaken roads and transport projects worth more than AED145 billion, stated Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer,...

July 8, 2021 no comments 274
A new global survey has put the UAE as the second safest country in the world and in the Arab region. And why not, the UAE has proven to deal with adverse situations. It tops among the places for women empowerment, where women account for 50% in the country’s Federal National Council...

July 8, 2021 no comments 243
Deep Dive Dubai is a record-breaking 60.02 meters deep and contains 14 million liters of water DUBAI: The world’s deepest swimming pool has opened in Dubai, featuring a sunken city that includes an apartment, garage and arcade. Deep Dive Dubai is a record-breaking 60.02 meters deep and...

July 8, 2021 no comments 275
A massive fire that broke out on a container ship following an explosion in Dubai's Jebel Ali Port on Wednesday night has been put out. The blaze was extinguished in 40 minutes, no casualties reported. Residents from Marina, JVC, and Emirates Hills said that they heard a loud...

July 7, 2021 no comments 251
New exec has more than two decades of experience in engineering, strategy, finance Saudi Arabia-based Emaar the Economic City, an affiliate of Dubai developer Emaar Properties, has appointed Cyril Piaia as its CEO. Cyril Piaia, an executive in the tourism and development sector in...

July 7, 2021 no comments 252
Properties worth $4bln sold in one month, according to Property Finder Dubai’s property market has just scored its busiest month in about eight years, as buyers continued to snap up villas and apartments despite the ongoing pandemic in June, the latest data showed. A total of...

July 6, 2021 no comments 227
Expo 2020 reveals leading names commissioned to create artistic legacy DUBAI - An enormous iridescent, oil drill-shaped sculpture by Kuwaiti artist Monira Al Qadiri has launched Expo 2020 Dubai’s Public Art Programme, which brings together 11 leading artists from the UAE, the region...

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