Friday, November 6, 2026

Finance

Coronavirus in UAE: Can my employer reduce my salary without a new contract?

An employer may choose to temporarily reduce the salary of its employee. Question. I am employed by a company and working on a construction project which falls under the classification of a vital sector. My employer has stated that it shall...

Coronavirus: UAE residents sing national anthem from balconies to thank country for Covid-19 measures

The gesture confirms public's sincere love and support for emirate's exceptional leaders and frontline workers working tirelessly to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Emiratis and residents of Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafrah have taken to their balconies...

Combating coronavirus: PIA plans 10 special flights next week for stranded Pakistanis

PIA will operate 4 special flights on Sunday and 6 flights on Monday to repatriate over 2,000 passengers from Dubai. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will repatriate over 2,000 stranded Pakistani nationals to five cities in the country during next week, Khaleej...

UAE healthcare sector catches the COVID-19 ‘fever’

Hospitals, clinics record sharp falls in outpatient visits and cashflow since March 15 Dubai: UAE hospitals are at the frontlines in tackling the worst effects of the COVID-19 outbreak – but it is now starting to tell on their financial...

Etihad has Abu Dhabi’s full backing

Airline confirmed a partial launch of passenger services from May 1 Dubai: Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways has the full support of its state shareholder as it plans a partial resumption of passenger flights from May 1, its chief executive Tony...

Pizza delivery boy tests positive for coronavirus: 72 families to self-quarantine

A delivery boy from a famous pizza chain in Malviya Nagar area tested positive on Tuesday New Delhi: Families in 72 houses in a locality in Delhi's South District have been told to go in to self-quarantine after a delivery...

Oil’s well that ends well: Opec, allies get output cuts deal done

Three phases of reductions to span through 2022; Mexico finally signs on as US adds extra cuts Opec and non-Opec oil producing countries at a crucial ministerial meeting held via a video conference on Thursday agreed to slash oil output...

UAE’s NMC is not going into ‘liquidation’, staff told

UK court appointed administrator assures staff that operations will go on as usual Dubai: Abu Dhabi headquartered NMC Health is not going into “liquidation”, according to its newly appointed administrators. In a message sent to its 15,000 plus staff, the administrators...

COVID-19 fallout: UAE construction sector told to ‘re-price’ projects

New projects will only be awarded if they slash their original cost-to-build estimates Dubai: UAE contractors will have to go through the whole price negotiation process again as project promoters insist on re-pricing contracts because of the changed circumstances. Even...

COVID-19: Bank advises customers not to issue cash or bearer cheques to reduce visits to branches

RAKBANK sent messages to customers about the new measures in the wake of coronavirus Dubai: The national bank of Ras Al Khaimah — RAKBANK — has informed its customers that the bank is discontinuing encashment of cash ore bearer cheques...

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UAE energy firms turn to automation and AI to boost resilience

Emerson officials explain that advanced automation and AI are reducing outage times and improving safety in the UAE’s energy industry. They stress that while digital tools aid resilience, physical redundancy still protects capacity.

UAE teen Riyan Malhan clinches historic Youth Olympic badminton gold

Riyan Malhan became the first Emirati to capture a Youth Olympic gold medal in badminton, beating France’s Mady Sow in the final. The triumph follows his earlier Asian junior titles and highlights UAE’s rising badminton program.

Moroccan King Sets Priorities for Southern Regions After UN Mission Ends

King Mohammed VI chaired a meeting in Rabat to reinforce Morocco’s territorial integrity and the well‑being of residents in the south. He directed ministries to act on security, development and international commitments after the UN mission concluded.

Bahrain’s King welcomes Iraqi Prime Minister, praises growing ties

King Hamad of Bahrain welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Fadh Al‑Zaydi, noting significant progress in bilateral relations. Both leaders pledged continued collaboration on security and regional stability.

DIP Holding Sets IPO Price at Dhs1.12 per Share, Valuing Firm at Dhs9.7bn

DIP Holding announced a final IPO price of Dhs1.12 per share, representing a Dhs9.7bn valuation. The offering, representing 20% of its capital, is expected to generate Dhs1.9bn in proceeds.