2021 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

March 2, 2021 no comments 477
UAE has one of the most effective Covid-19 test and trace programmes Dubai remains open and maintains its position as one of the world’s safest destinations, with a positive outlook for the tourism and hospitality sectors. The statement came following a meeting of top industry...

March 1, 2021 no comments 346
UAE fuel petrol and diesel prices rose by 7 per cent to 12 per cent for March 2021. According to the Fuel Price Follow-up Committee, the price of Special 95 rose by 12 per cent or 21 fils to Dhs2.01 per litre, while the price of Super 98 rose by 11 per cent or 21 fils to Dhs2.12 per...

March 1, 2021 no comments 246
Several new initiatives were launched in UAE with aim of bolstering activity in years ahead After a fall of 40 per cent in initial public offering (IPO) issuances across the Middle East and North Africa region in 2020, the UAE is expected to witness a rebound in IPO activity in the...

March 1, 2021 no comments 228
Some investors see more profit to be made outside one-year tenancy contracts More landlords in the UAE are now open to short-term lease agreements in a bid to boost income or keep their properties occupied amid a property market slowdown, a real estate firm has indicated. “With...

March 1, 2021 no comments 310
Dubai Startup Hub is the first initiative of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa region DUBAI: Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with Dubai Technology Entrepreneur Campus (Dtec), the largest tech co-working space in the...

February 28, 2021 no comments 513
May Allah help them serve their country and people, Sheikh Mohammed tweeted ABU DHABI: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, announced new appointments in the UAE government, as per directives given by President His...

February 28, 2021 no comments 480
The guide aims to develop basic drivers of policies, flexible elements and targets that stimulate the development of the construction sector The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has unveiled the National Guide for Smart Construction as part of its celebrations of the...

February 27, 2021 no comments 515
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) said that there would be a 10-week interval between the 1st and 2nd dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for COVID-19. The DHA revealed this on its social media platforms, "Recent studies from the University of Oxford on the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine...

February 27, 2021 no comments 441
The index also measured the Covid-19 response of governments in a newly launched category The UAE’s Covid-19 response has been ranked the highest in the Middle East and in the top 15 globally, in the Global Soft Power Index 2021. The UAE’s efforts in facilitating international aid...

February 27, 2021 no comments 450
Sharing the joy of celebrating the 60th National Day of Kuwait on Feb.25, Dubai’s landmarks lit up in the colours of the Kuwaiti flag. The celebrations in Dubai affirmed the deep and strong fraternal ties between the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, as well as their shared history, heritage...

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