The Irish government has contacted the United Arab Emirates over the involvement of an Irish crime boss in a proposed boxing match between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua …
UAE economy to contract by 3.6% this year, central bank says
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) economy is likely to contract by 3.6% this year after economic activity slowed because of the coronavirus pandemic, the central bank said on Wednesday. In the first …
E-commerce will play ‘massive role’ in UAE retail: Dubai Future Foundation
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated e-commerce activity in the United Arab Emirates, and online shopping is likely to keep playing a “major role” even as businesses and consumers emerge from …
Atradius: UAE firms fear spike in payment defaults as pandemic chokes business
Corporations in the United Arab Emirates expect increased delays in payments from customers, a growing risk of default and an overall weakening in business performance as the country copes with the …
Expats Are Leaving Dubai, and That’s Bad for the Economy
Oxford Economics estimates the United Arab Emirates, of which Dubai is a part, could lose 900,000 jobs — eye-watering for a country of 9.6 million — and see 10% of its residents uproot. Newspapers …
The Latest: UAE Capital Extends Virus Lockdown Another Week
The capital of the United Arab Emirates has extended an emirate-wide lockdown for another week over the coronavirus pandemic.
UAE Says Egypt Initiative for Libya Boosts Peace Track
The United Arab Emirates supports a new Egyptian peace initiative for Libya as a move towards a ceasefire and political solution, a senior official said on Monday. The UAE, Egypt and Russia back the …
Apple Stores in UAE to reopen on June 8
Apple is preparing to reopen more of its retail outlets as the spread of COVID-19 is being managed, with three Apple Stores in the United Arab Emirates opening for business on June 8 complete with the …
Emirates, Etihad to resume transit flights, Qatar Airways adds more
Emirates and Etihad Airways will resume some transit flights after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) lifted a suspension on services where passengers stop off in the country to change planes, or for …
Emirates, Etihad to resume transit flights after UAE lifts suspension
Emirates and Etihad Airways will resume some transit flights after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) lifted a suspension on services where passengers stop off in the country to change planes, or for …