July 2022 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

July 6, 2022 no comments 630
In every field, there are some workers who quietly go about their jobs, without claiming any reward, financial or otherwise. Their commitment to their work is industrial-strength, they put their heart and soul into their duties. This has particularly come to the fore during the global...

July 6, 2022 no comments 623
While trade growth may be somewhat slower in 2022 compared to 2021, overall, there is reason for optimism, notwithstanding well-flagged issues such as the fallout from the war in Ukraine and from the pandemic DUBAI - Global trade, which hit a record high of US$28.5 trillion in 2021, is...

July 6, 2022 no comments 681
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 737 prisoners, ahead of Eid Al Adha. The pardoned prisoners had been sentenced to jail terms for a variety of offences. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed also pledged to settle the financial...

July 4, 2022 no comments 571
First-half records nearly 43,000 transactions exceeding $31.19bln Dubai’s real estate sector is turning more vibrant and transparent as investor-friendly policies tend to attract local and global property buyers and proof of the same was the recently concluded June 2022 sales which is...

July 4, 2022 no comments 711
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, approved a new reward system for Dubai's best high school students. The best high school students will be rewarded accordingly, that include scholarships, cash prizes and golden visas...

July 4, 2022 no comments 775
Running till the end of August, the new campaign encourages residents and travellers to discover the city’s diverse leisure, dining, adventure and family-friendly activities that make Dubai a one-of-a-kind summer destination Dubai - The latest phase of the #DubaiDestinations campaign,...

July 4, 2022 no comments 740
The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has raised the taxi tariff in the emirate by Dhs4 as of first of July, based on the decision issued by the Sharjah Executive Council, to amend the taxi fare, to keep pace with the changing fuel prices. The starting of taximeter will...

July 3, 2022 no comments 652
A total of 379 plots were sold for $444mln, while 1,990 apartments and villas were purchased for $1.16bln DUBAI - A total of 2,369 real estate transactions worth AED9.9 billion were conducted during the week ending 6th July, 2022, according to figures released by the Dubai Land...

July 3, 2022 no comments 581
The UAE has sent three planes carrying a 1,000 sqm field hospital, which includes 75 beds and two operating rooms equipped with the latest medical supplies and devices, to offer relief to earthquake victims in Afghanistan. This comes within the continuous efforts deployed by the UAE to...

July 3, 2022 no comments 562
Several expats gathered in open areas near their homes UAE - Residents across the UAE reported strong tremors for a second time today after a string of earthquakes hit southern Iran in the wee hours of the morning on Saturday. Such was the intensity that several residents gathered...

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