May 2022 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

May 17, 2022 no comments 327
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Security Ports (ICA) announced the suspension of the separate Emirates ID issuance/renewal services for all categories of residents except Dubai, effective from Monday, May 16, 2022. It noted that the unified form services...

May 16, 2022 no comments 321
The strong demand for the dirham denominated federal treasury bonds at the first auction reflects investor confidence in the UAE’s economic and financial policies and cements the UAE’s position as an attractive hub for investment, the UAE Deputy Prime Minister said. The UAE’s first auction...

May 16, 2022 no comments 235
The CEPA trade agreement will help strengthen ties between the two countries across a range of sectors The UAE and India are exploring mutual business opportunities to further build on bilateral economic and trade relations. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Mohamed Ali...

May 16, 2022 no comments 290
A total lunar eclipse will grace the night skies on Sunday night and Monday morning, providing longer than usual thrills for stargazers across North and South America. Nasa will livestream the eclipse on its website, with coverage starting on Monday at 7am UAE time. Partial stages of...

May 14, 2022 no comments 349
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan was elected as president on Saturday, official media said, a day after the death of late president Sheikh Khalifa. The Federal Supreme Council unanimously elected His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan as President of the United...

May 13, 2022 no comments 466
The UAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs announced the passing away of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday. Sheikh Khalifa was the second president of the UAE. Sheikh Khalifa was 73. The Ministry of Presidential Affairs announced a...

May 12, 2022 no comments 350
An Arab boy, 15, died after deliberately throwing himself from the balcony of his parents’ apartment in Al Majaz in Sharjah on Monday morning. Sharjah Police’s operations room received a report from eyewitnesses at 2:00am on Monday that an Arab boy fell from his parent’s apartment. Police...

May 12, 2022 no comments 288
A lucky Indian expat has joined the list of $1 million winners who doubled their luck and won the promotion twice when the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draws were held today in Concourse A of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Sree Sunil Sreedharan, a 55...

May 10, 2022 no comments 320
The DMO will manage the sovereign debt portfolio The Dubai Government said on Monday that it has established a debt management office (DMO) and appointed Rashid Ali bin Obood Al-Falasi as its chief executive. The DMO will manage the sovereign debt portfolio and will be responsible...

May 10, 2022 no comments 513
A car owner has a grace period of 30 days to renew an expired driving licence in case they have caused an accident so that insurance coverage would be provided to them, sources working in the insurance sector said, noting that failure to renew the licence would hold them responsible for the full...

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