DUBAI – Dubai showed quick recovery from the repercussions of COVID-19 in different economic sectors thanks to the resilient strategies and plans the emirate followed in the face of the pandemic, and the dynamic and wise initiatives directed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. […]
ABU DHABI – The Traffic and Patrols Directorate of the Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) has recorded 27,076 distracted driving violations during the first half of 2021. According to statistics and analytical studies, distracted driving is among the most dangerous offenses, as it may lead to serious injuries and even cost lives. The Directorate stressed the […]
DUBAI – Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new 170-metre bridge at the intersection of Nad Al Sheba and Dubai-Al Ain Roads comprised of two lanes in each direction. The bridge serves the traffic from and to Dubai-Al Ain Road heading to Nad Al Sheba, Meydan and development projects in the neighbourhood. […]
NEW YORK – The remarkable and rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines offers “great hope” that the devastating pandemic can be overcome, the UN chief told the first International Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine Cooperation on Thursday, but everyone must be reached everywhere, “as quickly as possible”. Addressing the gathering in China via video message, Secretary-General António […]
DUBAI- Dubai’s hotel sector is gearing up for Expo 2020 Dubai, the world’s largest and most impactful event ever to take place in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, from 1st October 2021 to 31st March 2022, while recovery from the COVID-19 is gaining momentum globally and the UAE is getting ready […]
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has launched its latest global campaign, featuring superstars Jessica Alba and Zac Efron, as it continues to drive global travel recovery and growth. Dubai Presents – filmed by Director’s Guild award-winning director Craig Gillespie of recent Cruella movie fame – takes a unique perspective to global destination advertising, using a highly stylised movie trailer […]
Scientists from UAE and the United Kingdom uncover key findings on ancestry around the Middle East Discoveries made on the impact of climate change on the genetics of populations in the region Recent rise of type-2 diabetes among Middle Eastern populations is not only down to recent shift to sedentary lifestyle, study claims A team […]
DUBAI – Dubai CommerCity, the first dedicated e-commerce free zone in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region has begun commercial operations signalling an exciting new chapter for global e-commerce and trade. The free zone provides seamless solutions to establish businesses and integrated services to drive the growth of licenced e-commerce companies. Companies […]
ABU DHABI – Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Acting Executive Director of External Therapeutic Services, stated that the health sector is continuing its efforts to achieve herd immunity against coronavirus (COVID-19) by providing vaccines to eligible people, noting that 79.3 percent of the population have received their first dose while 70.96 percent have received both doses. […]
LONDON- More than 199.19 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and around 4.4 million have died, according to a Reuters tally on Wednesday. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.
ABU DHABI – Thursday, 12th August, 2021, will be a public holiday for the federal government to mark the Hijri new year (1443), according to a circular issued by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR), based on the Cabinet Resolution on public holidays in the UAE. The FAHR circular said regular work will […]
