UAE
UAE plans to land a spacecraft on the moon by 2024
The ruler of the Emirate of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum has announced a plan to land a spacecraft on…
UAE introduces equal pay for men and women in private sector
The United Arab Emirates will introduce equal pay for men and women working in the private sector on Sept. 25, the state…
UAE reopens all seven regions to foreign visitors
The United Arab Emirates will resume issuing visas to foreign visitors to all seven of its regions as of Thursday after a…
UAE Central Bank urges banks to step up anti-money laundering efforts
The United Arab Emirates central bank said banks should increase anti-money laundering efforts to safeguard financial stability in the country. "To mitigate…
Dubai’s Habtoor Group to open representative office in Israel
Dubai conglomerate Al Habtoor Group is to open a representative office in Israel, it said on Sunday. The United Arab Emirates and…
Israel, Dubai diamond exchanges begin strategic collaboration
The Israel and Dubai diamond exchanges said on Thursday they have signed a strategic agreement to promote cooperation and dialogue between the…
UAE and Bahrain to sign ‘normalisation’ agreement with Israel
The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain on Tuesday will become the latest Arab states to break a longstanding taboo when they sign…
UAE daily coronavirus cases surge to near peak level
The United Arab Emirates health ministry reported on Friday 931 new daily cases of the coronavirus following a recent surge in infections…
Israel sees trade with UAE at $4 billion a year
Annual trade between Israel and the United Arab Emirates is expected to reach $4 billion, an Israeli minister said. Israel and the…
Emirates airline issued over $1.4 bln in coronavirus-related refunds
Emirates airline has issued over 5 billion dirhams ($1.4 billion) in refunds related to the new coronavirus crisis, it said on Monday.…
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad extends wage cuts until end of year
Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways has extended the period of reduced pay for their staff until the end of the year, a spokeswoman…
Dubai seeks to attract wealthy foreign retirees as expats leave
Dubai is seeking to attract wealthy foreign retirees as the economy of the Middle East trade and tourism hub reels from the…