2021 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

June 17, 2021 no comments 373
The gastronomy experience goes beyond Dubai’s towering metropolis, where one can find a bourgeoning produce scene DUBAI - As a unique city located at the crossroads of the East and the West, the diversity of offerings is what makes Dubai a must-visit destination. From heritage to...

June 17, 2021 no comments 356
1,976 recoveries announced in last 24 hours ABU DHABI - The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 227,684 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry...

June 16, 2021 no comments 300
2,094 recoveries announced in last 24 hours ABU DHABI - The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 229,143 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry...

June 16, 2021 no comments 248
Appetite for larger homes rise in Dubai, in step with global trend Dubai’s residential property market is witnessing a huge fillip despite supply concerns and negative population growth thanks to home buyers flocking to larger villas and apartments during the pandemic. "The...

June 16, 2021 no comments 233
State-owned firm posts first loss in 30 years Emirates Group, the operator of Emirates airline, has slashed its total workforce by more than a third in a series of job cuts due to lack of demand in air travel that was triggered by COVID-19, the company said on Tuesday. "For the...

June 15, 2021 no comments 360
Transport, storage and communications sectors played a key role in ensuring sustainable food supply chain movements in times of crisis ABU DHABI: The UAE transport, storage, communications construction and real estate sectors received AED44.1 billion in credit facilities in 2020,...

June 14, 2021 no comments 339
DEWA will commission the world's tallest CSP tower in September 2021 DUBAI - Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has announced that the authority will add 600 megawatts (MW) of clean energy capacity using photovoltaic solar panels and...

June 14, 2021 no comments 303
Flyers from UK will now need to quarantine upon arrival Abu Dhabi has removed the UK from its green list, meaning travellers arriving will need to quarantine under COVID-19 prevention measures. The UK was on the travel list issued by Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism...

June 14, 2021 no comments 328
Indian and Pakistani expatriates, hit by travel restrictions, are hopeful that the UAE flights will resume soon as coronavirus cases are declining in their respective countries. The inbound UAE flights have been suspended for travellers from India and Pakistan as part of the COVID-19...

June 14, 2021 no comments 287
Dubai Parks and Resorts operator confirms completion of mandatory acquisition State-backed Meraas Leisure and Entertainment now holds all the shares of Dubai theme parks operator DXB Entertainments (DXBE), according to a bourse filing. The minority shareholders of the company,...

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