January 2022 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

January 18, 2022 no comments 1487
Three people were killed and six wounded as a suspected drone attack today (January 17) blew up petrol tanks near a major oil storage facility in ICAD 3 at Mussafah in Abu Dhabi, reported state media citing Abu Dhabi Police.  The explosions "resulted in the death of a Pakistani...

January 18, 2022 no comments 281
The senior secured bonds had set a coupon of 3.625% Abu Dhabi-based solar energy firm Sweihan PV Power Co (SPPC) has sold green senior secured bonds worth $700.8 million at a coupon rate of 3.625 percent. SPPC, a UAE-based limited-purpose entity that owns, operates, and maintains...

January 18, 2022 no comments 239
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the deceased ABU DHABI: We condemn the Houthi militia's targeting of civilian areas and facilities on UAE soil today. We reiterate that those responsible for this unlawful...

January 16, 2022 no comments 313
The event will also hold industry forums discussing the latest trends and best practices, reinforcing the event’s position as a global hub for renewable energy and sustainable technology The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec) has finalised its preparations to host the World...

January 16, 2022 no comments 274
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced 3,116 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 802,181. The Ministry stressed in a statement that its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early...

January 16, 2022 no comments 248
Most business owners are hopeful the disruption caused by the Omicron variant will fade sooner than expected UAE - More and more people are dining out, going to the movies and hosting weddings as businesses in the UAE see a gradual return to normalcy. Wedding planners and event...

January 15, 2022 no comments 329
Not long ago, Emirates came out with a bold, trailblazing ad showing a female flight attendant, Nicole Smith-Ludvik, standing atop the iconic Burj Khalifa. Now, a new video campaign shows Nicole Smith-Ludvik, standing on the spire of the Burj Khalifa, showcasing the overarching appeal...

January 15, 2022 no comments 289
219 plots were sold for $305mln, 1,022 apartments and villas were sold for $613mln DUBAI - The real estate and properties transactions valued at AED4.5 billion in total during the week ending 14 January 2022. The sum of transactions was 1,559. 219 plots were sold for AED 1.12...

January 12, 2022 no comments 372
The Abu Dhabi Health Department has made anti-Covid vaccination mandatory for licencing and renewal of licences for health professionals of all categories as of Jan.31, 2022. The Department affirmed that all health professionals must be completely vaccinated against COVID-19, including...

January 12, 2022 no comments 299
Small businesses to learn best practices in selling online The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, a government agency in Abu Dhabi, has partnered with eBay to support the SME sector and help small businesses go global. The new partnership, established through the Fund’s...

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