Dubai, the business and financial hub of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has approved a 57.1 billion dirham ($15.55 billion) budget for 2021, its ruler said on Sunday. The statement did not give a …
Stranded Indians expats in UAE to get free stay
Indian expats from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, who are currently stranded in United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic-induced travel restrictions, are set to get free accommodation …
Dubai economy to grow 4% in 2021, rebounding from this year’s contraction
Dubai, the financial and business hub of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is forecast to grow by 4% in 2021, recovering for a projected 6.2% contraction this year, the government said, citing …
UAE Sees Gradual Oil Demand Recovery in 2021, Minister Says
The United Arab Emirates is optimistic about a recovery in oil demand in 2021, but says it won’t be immediate.
UAE’s 2020 year in review
From a Mars mission to splitting the atom to helping develop a Covid-19 vaccine, 2020 was a big year for the United Arab Emirates.
The Latest: UAE Islamic Body OKs Vaccines Even With Pork
The United Arab Emirates’ highest Islamic authority, the UAE Fatwa Council, has ruled that coronavirus vaccines are permissible for Muslims even if they contain pork gelatin.
Report: Indonesia, Oman may be next in line for normalization
The station says Indonesia and Oman may be next in line for establishing ties with Israel, following the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco. The report is unsourced. Indonesia is the …
UAE Economy Seen Contracting More Than Estimated This Year
The United Arab Emirates will likely suffer a deeper contraction this year than previously estimated, hurt by disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic and lower oil prices.
UAE told Pakistan won’t recognise Israel until Palestine issue resolved: Qureshi
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Monday that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) leadership was told that Pakistan would not recognise Israel till the resolution of the Palestine issue.
UAE rolls out free Chinese vaccines to all citizens and residents
The United Arab Emirates is offering free Covid-19 vaccinations to all citizens and residents as it pushes ahead in the global race to achieve nationwide immunity against the coronavirus. A vaccine …