Tag: United Arab Emirates

UAE Lifts Travel Ban To 12 African Countries For Vaccinated Citizens

February 6, 2022

DUBAI – The United Arab Emirates announced that it will lift a travel ban to 12 African countries for citizens who are fully vaccinated, state news agency WAM said on Friday. The countries include Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, the Republic of Congo, South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. Fully vaccinated citizens who had … More UAE Lifts Travel Ban To 12 African Countries For Vaccinated Citizens

Yemen’s Houthis Say Attacked UAE With Drones, Missiles

January 31, 2022

LONDON – Yemen’s Houthi group said on Monday it had fired a number of ballistic missiles at Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, and had also fired several drones at Dubai, the regional business hub. The headquarters of international companies in the UAE will be targets of attacks in the coming period, a … More Yemen’s Houthis Say Attacked UAE With Drones, Missiles

Yemen’s Houthis To Disclose Details Of New Military Operation Against UAE – Tweet

January 31, 2022

PARIS, France – Yemen’s Houthi military spokesman said on Sunday evening that the Iran – allied group would disclose within the next few hours details of a new military operation deep inside the United Arab Emirates. He made the announcement on Twitter but gave no further details. There was no UAE confirmation that the Gulf … More Yemen’s Houthis To Disclose Details Of New Military Operation Against UAE – Tweet

UAE Grounds Most Private Drones For A Month After Houthi Attack

January 22, 2022

PARIS, France – The United Arab Emirates has grounded most private drones and light sports aircraft used for recreational purposes for a month starting Saturday, the Interior Ministry said, following a deadly attack his week by Yemen’s Houthis on the Gulf country. The UAE has said that the Iran – aligned Houthi movement used cruise … More UAE Grounds Most Private Drones For A Month After Houthi Attack

New Timeshare Online Portal Launched In Dubai

December 26, 2021

DUBAI – In a move to further make Dubai the world’s best city to live, work and visit, Dubai’s Department of Economy  and Tourism (DET) has launched an online portal that provides a ‘One – Stop – Shop’ for timeshare operators to register and apply for permits and provide insights and guidance to customers and tourists. … More New Timeshare Online Portal Launched In Dubai

UAE To Sign Major Deals During French President’s Visit – Emirati Official

December 1, 2021

PARIS, France – The United Arab Emirates and France will sign major contracts when President Emmanuel Macron visits Dubai on Dec.3, a senior Emirati official said on Tuesday, as the two close allies look to deepen economic and political ties. ‘I don’t want to spoil the Christmas present with the president’, Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to … More UAE To Sign Major Deals During French President’s Visit – Emirati Official

UAE Says Insufficient Investments Can Cause Oil Gas Price Hikes

November 9, 2021

PARIS, France – United Arab Emirates Energy Minister Suhail al – Mazrouei said on Monday insufficient investments in the oil and natural gas industry could lead to a hike in energy prices. Oil and gas needed to ensure reliable supply of energy during the transition period required to implement non – carbon emitting projects, he … More UAE Says Insufficient Investments Can Cause Oil Gas Price Hikes

S & P Expects Weak Tourism To Weigh On Dubai Economy Until Late 2022

October 20, 2021

PARIS, France – Dubai is set for a ‘modest’ recovery this year on the back of a high vaccination rate in the United Arab Emirates and limited COVID – 19 restrictions, but weak international tourism will drag on the economy until late 2022, S & P Global Rating said. The economy of the Middle East trade, … More S & P Expects Weak Tourism To Weigh On Dubai Economy Until Late 2022