September 2021 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

September 20, 2021 no comments 235
Outperforms 10 other major global tourism destinations ABU DHABI: The UAE’s tourism sector recorded 62% occupancy rate in H1-2021, outperforming 10 other major global tourism destinations including China (54%), United States of America (45%), Mexico (38%), the United Kingdom (37%), and...

September 17, 2021 no comments 286
To support its planned ramp-up operations, Emirates has begun a worldwide campaign to recruit 3,000 cabin crew and 500 airport services employees to join its Dubai hub over the next six months. These roles are Dubai-based positions and frontline customer-facing roles, and both jobs...

September 17, 2021 no comments 337
New guideline applies to visitors aged 18 and above The tens of thousands of visitors expected to attend Expo 2020 next month will be required to show proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 PCR test result, organisers said Wednesday. The announcement comes as Dubai ramps up...

September 17, 2021 no comments 214
Mubadala, UK expand previously announced partnership The UAE will invest £10 billion ($13.8 billion) over the next few years in priority industries in the United Kingdom (UK). The funding commitment is part of the agreement signed on Thursday by Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund...

September 16, 2021 no comments 293
Price recovery will likely continue, says Property Monitor Property prices in Dubai rose for the tenth month in a row in August and are likely to continue their upward trajectory over the next two years, according to consultancy Property Finder. Villa and apartment sale prices in...

September 16, 2021 no comments 246
The organisers Expo 2020 Dubai on Wednesday revealed enhanced safety measures to ensure a safe and exceptional experience for all visitors. Visitors over the age of 18 will have to provide proof of any vaccination approved by the governments of their countries or a negative PCR test...

September 15, 2021 no comments 245
714 recoveries announced in last 24 hours ABU DHABI - The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 351,718 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim...

September 15, 2021 no comments 258
The Pavilion of Japan at the Expo 2020 Dubai is set to use digital technology to give people from around the world a virtual tour of the exhibit. The pavilion will convey the attractiveness of Japan to visitors from all over the world by allowing them to experience the country’s...

September 14, 2021 no comments 220
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the resumption of the E101 bus shuttle between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The operation of this inter-city bus service is coordinated with Abu Dhabi’s Department of Transport for serving passengers between the two emirates. Adel...

September 13, 2021 no comments 321
As global restrictions prevented all but essential domestic and international travel, 2020 tourism inflow fell by 74 percent The Middle East North Africa (MENA) tourism sector is expected to rebound in the short to medium term to be worth $165 billion by 2025, four times its value in...

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