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Anand Kumar

Sharjah rent deals, drops make tenants decide to stay on despite double-digit rental drops in Dubai

Sharjah landlords move in quickly with counter offers to stop tenant migration to Dubai Dubai: Sharjah’s residents are staying put - deciding they are better off taking the “generous” offers from their current landlords rather than shift to locations in...

UAE warns Israel, says it will be expensive to capture West Bank and Jordan Valley

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ambassador appointed to the US on Friday warned Israel against the annexation of the Jordan Valley and other parts of the West Bank, saying the move would help Israel improve relations with Arab countries....

Israel-UAE’s first historic commercial flight to Abu Dhabi

Relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are growing stronger. In this sequence, the first historical commercial flight on Monday reached Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi The first historic commercial flight between Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)...

UAE’s Insurance Authority merges with Central Bank

Many of the Securities and Commodities Authority's operational and executive powers will be transferred to local stock markets The UAE Cabinet issued a decree merging the Insurance Authority with the country’s Central Bank, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice-President and Prime...

Santa Claus: Covid-19 won’t cancel Christmas

Many are looking ahead to the festive period as many countries around the world have brought back travel restrictions, rules on gatherings and other measures to stem the rising number of cases Covid-19 has upended daily life in nearly every...

Talabat, Kuwaiti foodtech startup weaving plans to expand to Iraq

Kuwait-based foodtech startup Talabat, formerly ‘Otlob’, owned by the German logistics giant Delivery Hero, on Friday announced that the company is projecting plans to expand to Iraq. The news flashed first on Gulf Business. Founded as Otlob in 2004 by...

GoBazzar, new price comparison platform launches in Dubai amid e-commerce boom

The UAE startup ecosystem has just witnessed a new entry of a price comparison platform. GoBazzar on Tuesday has been launched as a web portal and mobile app that lets shoppers compare prices for various items across a number...

Expo 2020 Dubai Goes Green, Offers Big Business to SMEs

Organising Wetex, despite the challenges of Covid-19, emphasises Dubai's ability to convert challenges into opportunities. Dubai intends to transform the energy sector by reducing dependence on fossil fuel and increasing the share of alternative clean energy through smart management and...

Dubai to reopen top tourist attractions, plans to enhance visitor experience

As key players in Dubai’s travel and hospitality sectors accelerate efforts to revitalise the tourism industry, several top attractions have opened their doors again to provide diverse experiences to UAE residents and tourists, further enhancing the city’s position as...

Emirates earns top spot at Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2020

Emirates has earned top spot at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2020, sweeping four awards including the coveted ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ award for the seventh consecutive year. The airline also took home ‘Airline with the Best First Class’,...

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UAE Friday Forecast: Cloudy Skies, Dusty Winds and Rough Seas Expected

The National Centre of Meteorology predicts cloudy conditions and strong northwesterly breezes for Friday, 13 November. Temperatures will hover around 30 °C in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

Oman’s First Submerged Ecological Museum Opens in Mirbat with Giant Marine Sculptures

The Dhofar governorate has launched the country's first submerged ecological museum off Mirbat's coast. Six large concrete figures, including a whale and dolphin, now sit 20‑22 metres below sea level.

Muscat Municipality warns residents about illegal truck parking in neighborhoods

Muscat Municipality has issued a warning against illegal parking of trucks and heavy vehicles in residential zones. Authorities say the practice hampers traffic flow, threatens safety and harms the visual appeal of neighbourhoods.

UAE Pension Contributions: How Government and Private Employers Differ on Salary Raises

The General Pension and Social Security Authority clarified that UAE public sector employers adjust pension contributions each month based on current pay, whereas private sector firms calculate contributions on the salary set in January. Mid‑year salary hikes therefore do not affect private pension contributions until the next calendar year.

Dubai student’s fatal roadside incident highlights urgent need for safe breakdown practices

Naifa Balkies Hameed was struck on Al Khawaneej Street after her car broke down. Experts urge drivers to move away from traffic, use warning devices and remain vigilant.