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Coronavirus: Uncertainties in mind as people head back to work in UAE

Uncertainties loom in the mind of UAE residents as they head back to work after months of lockdown. People said that going back to normal won't be easy. Precautions are a must. Some are eager to take up position again...

Dubai is back to business. It’s ‘a ray of hope’ for residents

Dubai has planned to bring normalcy to in the emirate during Covid-19 by taking the bold but well-thought-out step of re-opening business. Residents expressed their happiness to be back at their stores and workplaces on Wednesday, as many businesses in...

Scandinavian airline SAS wants some more relief funding

Stockholm: The Airline SAS is discussing with major shareholders to raise more funds to help it survive the pandemic-induced collapse in global air travel after facing bigger losses in its second quarter. Denmark and Sweden, part owners of SAS, already stepped...

Chinese President eyeing for long-term perspective to tackle current economic challenges

Xi Jinping, Chinese President has called for a long-term plan to deal with current economic difficulties, risks and challenges and to boost country's development. Our huge economic potential to remain unchanged no matter the challenges ahead, and the government has...

We are responsible, say citizens as Dubai gets back to business

Many have said they will step out only for necessary things and not leisure activities. Dubai residents have decided to follow all precautionary measures as the city is gradually reopening several business activities from today. Arijit Nandi from India, currently living...

Accor Hotel Group cuts 800 jobs in Middle East and Africa

Dubai: World’s leading hotel group in hospitality, Accor SA has decided to cut 800 jobs in the Middle East and Africa. This is due to the COVID-19 pandemic and sees some positive signs coming out from the United Arab...

NeoPharma owned by Dr. B.R. Shetty, gets hit with production difficulties

Dubai: In recent weeks, supplies of generic medicines manufactured at the Dr. B.R. Shetty owned NeoPharma in UAE have dropped significantly. As confirmed by the local pharmacy sources, this disruption in production is starting to cause issues for regular buyers...

Dubai news: Malls to go back to 10am-10pm starting tomorrow

Dubai: Malls in Dubai will re-open from tomorrow and operating hours will be back to 10am-10pm. But the social distancing restrictions to continue to be in place for F&B operators. As Dubai and the UAE gets back into business mode,...

Gyms to re-open in Dubai from May 27 at 50 per cent capacity

Dubai Sports Council issues guidelines for re-opening of gyms. Local gyms welcome the decision Dubai: Indoor gyms, sports academies and fitness clubs will open from Wednesday, May 27, as per the new regulations issued by the Supreme Committee of Crisis...

Combating coronavirus: Dubai businesses that are set to reopen from May 27

Cinemas, gyms, retail stores, clinics and recreational venues will open but by following social-distancing rules. Dubai has announced bold steps to reopen business activities starting Wednesday, it was announced on Monday. Business activities will resume in the emirate from 6am...

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Return to online school: UAE families juggle work and life as homes become classrooms

Schools across the UAE resumed the new academic term online, but for many families, the shift has once again...

Air India allows passengers to rebook to India from any airport in UAE without any extra charge.

Stranded passengers in the UAE can now rebook their cancelled Air India Express flights from any airport in the country to any destination in...

Big News from UAE: New Glass-Domed Mosque Opens in Sharjah

As the sun sets over Al Dhaid, the inside of newly opened Al Nasr Mosque begins to glow. Golden light pours through a giant...

Dubai Gold Prices Fall Below Dh600/Gram, Drop Dh11 in 24 Hours

Gold prices dropped below Dh600 per gram in Dubai on Friday morning as the yellow metal slipped below $5,000, reaching close to a one-week...

Gold Prices Stable in Dubai Morning Trade – 24K Around Dh610

Gold Prices: At 9am UAE time, the 24K gold price was trading at Dh610.75 per gram, slightly up from last night’s close. Among the...