With food security high on the UAE’s agenda, local F&B operators are investing heavily in innovation and new technologies, as was evident at the annual Gulfood exhibition in Dubai. What comes next?
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Brent for May settlement dropped $4.72 to $45.27
Individuals who travel will be subject to certain measures including medical checks at the airport and possible home quarantine upon their return
The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed appointed Dr Ali bin Tameem as chairman of the new centre
The kingdom reported its first case of the coronavirus earlier this week
Customers can check daily route schedules and timings of the Mobimart bus on Carrefour’s website
The airline, which has been forced to cancel some flights, confirmed that it was offering staff the option of taking unpaid leave
Two Italian technicians who were part of the UAE Tour competition were confirmed as the latest cases of coronavirus in the UAE
A Saudi citizen, who came from Iran via Bahrain, tested positive for the virus
The shipment included gloves, surgical masks and laboratory diagnostic kits
The low-cost carrier will focus on establishing routes to markets in which Wizz Air has existing, high growth operations
All internal and external gatherings at private schools and universities in Dubai were cancelled amid coronavirus fears
Organisers say they are hopeful that global efforts will succeed in managing the virus
All patients that tested positive in Bahrain have been transferred to an isolation centre for quarantine and treatment purposes
The refunds can be collected via the local Umrah agents in their respective countries
Saudi Aramco seeks to acquire a 70 per cent stake in SABIC for $69.1bn
The ministry also urged the public not to wear N-95 facial mask as it may cause stress on the respiratory system
All internal and external school activities and trips have been cancelled
The fund, established in 2001 with a $105m budget, grew to $422m by 2008
The UAE has also suspended ferry services with Iran until further notice
All those with Umrah visas will also not be permitted to travel to the kingdom
Saudi also suspends the use of national identity cards for its citizens and GCC nationals for travel to and from the kingdom
Falling reserves and inflows have led to a shortage of foreign exchange in Lebanon, disrupting the financial system
A series of royal orders created a separate ministry of investment and appointed former energy minister Khalid Al-Falih to head it
All passengers entering Bahrain will be tested at arrivals
A total of 557,430 motorists benefitted from the previous initiative announced in February 2019
Careem will operate 1,750 bicycles and install 175 stations during the first two years, later increasing them to a total of 3,500 bicycles and 350 stations over the next five years
The highest ranked Arabs originating from Kuwait in Gulf Business’ annual Arab power list
He makes the strongest case yet for a more collaborative approach to watchmaking and the sharing of knowledge with anyone willing to learn