Category: United Arab Emirates

Dubai Ruler’s Son Appointed UAE Finance Minister In Cabinet Shuffle

September 26, 2021

Dubai/UAE – – The UAE appointed Deputy ruler of Dubai Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid as finance minister of the country amid  a cabinet reshuffle, state news agency WAM reported on Saturday. Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid announced the cabinet reshuffle and said the government’s work will … More Dubai Ruler’s Son Appointed UAE Finance Minister In Cabinet Shuffle

Abu Dhabi Wealth Fund To Focus On Tech, Climate Chance After COVID – 19

September 8, 2021

Abu Dhabi / UAE – – Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), the United Arab Emirates’ biggest  sovereign wealth fund, sees technology and climate change as key investment areas for its post – COVID – 10 strategy, it said its 2020 annual review. ADIA, which manages capital on behalf of the oil – rich Abu Dhabi … More Abu Dhabi Wealth Fund To Focus On Tech, Climate Chance After COVID – 19

Saudi, UAE Leaders Hold Call Amid Rising Regional Rivalry

September 7, 2021

Abu Dhabi / UAE — The crown princes of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates discussed bilateral relations and other issues in a phone call, state media of the two countries said on Monday. Despite being close allies, economic competition between the Gulf neighbours has been laying bare differences as Riyadh tries to challenge … More Saudi, UAE Leaders Hold Call Amid Rising Regional Rivalry

UAE ‘ Golden Visa’: Eligibility Now Includes

September 6, 2021

Dubai / UAE – – The United Arab Emirates has expanded the ‘Golden Visa’ eligibility to include managers, CEOS, and specialists in various fields, according to an announcement on Sunday. New regulations in the UAE included the Golden Visa eligibility expansion, which includes specialists in the fields of science, engineering, health, education, business management and … More UAE ‘ Golden Visa’: Eligibility Now Includes

UAE Announces Plans To Boost Economy, Attract Workers

September 5, 2021

Dubai / UAE – – The United Arab Emirates plans to launch 50 new economic initiatives to boost the country’s competitiveness and attract 550 billion dirhams ($150 billion) in foreign direct investment in the next nine years, government official said on Sunday. The project, a few of which were unveiled on Sunday, include investing in … More UAE Announces Plans To Boost Economy, Attract Workers

UAE Introduces $5,000 Fine For Failing To Ensure New Domestic Workers Quarantine

August 21, 2021

The United Arab Emirates has introduced a $5,000 (AED 20,000) fine for hiring domestic workers from abroad and failing to ensure they quarantine on arrival, amid other new COVID-19 rules. Anyone who recruits domestic workers without disclosing their arrival to the authorities will face the same fine. News that the country’s attorney general Hamad al … More UAE Introduces $5,000 Fine For Failing To Ensure New Domestic Workers Quarantine

UAE, China To Cooperate Against Money Lundering, Terrorism Financing

August 3, 2021

The United Arab Emirates and China agreed to share intelligence to fight money loundering and terrorism financing, the Financial Intelligence Unit of the UAE central bank said on Tuesday. It said it would exchange information with its counterpart, the China Anti – Money Laundering Monitoring and Analysis Centre, on investigations intro transactions related to money … More UAE, China To Cooperate Against Money Lundering, Terrorism Financing

Delayed Dubai Expo 2020 Set To Launch Tickets On July 18

July 2, 2021

Expo 2020 Dubai will start selling tickets on Kuly 18, organizers said on Thursday, in a concrete signal that the world fair set to begin in October after a year – lang delay will go ahead. Organizers also said they expect UAE flight restrictions – such as those on arrivals from India – to have … More Delayed Dubai Expo 2020 Set To Launch Tickets On July 18

POLITICS | Trump Says Another Country Could Join Israel – UAE Accord

September 11, 2020

WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday it was possible another country could soon join a diplomatic accord between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. Trump is to host a signing ceremony next Tuesday that will include delegations with Israel and the UAE. His negotiators have been trying to get other Gulf nations, … More POLITICS | Trump Says Another Country Could Join Israel – UAE Accord

SPORTS | Cycling: Teams In Abu Dhabi Hotel Instructed To Remain In Quarantine Until March 14

March 4, 2020

DUBAI | Cycling teams confined to a luxury Abu Dhabi hotel have been instructed by the state’s health authorities to remain in quarantine until March 14 due to coronavirus concerns, several team members said on Wednesday. Emirati authorities ordered the lockdown of the Crown Plaza in Yas Island and the nearby W Hotel after two … More SPORTS | Cycling: Teams In Abu Dhabi Hotel Instructed To Remain In Quarantine Until March 14