Flydubai, Emirates to resume flights to Turkey this month

Tickets can be booked on the carriers’ websites

Al Hamra Village Ras Al Kaimah

RAK developer offers UAE residency with purchase of homes

Along with the 12-year residency visa, investors will also receive a business licence, an additional partner visa and a flexi-desk to conduct business

Outlook: What skills are crucial for future employment?

The world of work is changing and developing new skills is the only way to keep pace with this change

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Kuwait approves emergency use of Pfizer vaccine

As of December 13, Kuwait has reported 146,218 Covid-19 cases including 911 deaths

Covid-19 vaccine: List of centres where you can get your shot in the UAE

The vaccination is available across several healthcare facilities in the UAE

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Abu Dhabi jails six, slaps fines of Dhs160m on money laundering charges

The accused, also involved in drug trafficking, were found guilty of using exchange houses to transfer illegal funds to Pakistan

University of Wollongong in Dubai

University of Wollongong in Dubai introduced three new computer science degree programmes

The university offers programmes in cybersecurity, big data and game and mobile development

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Emirates to operate one-off A380 service to Bahrain this week

Emirates has flown to Bahrain for the last 20 years and has since then carried over 6 million passengers between the two countries

Israel's El Al Airlines

Israel’s El Al Airlines completes inaugural scheduled flight to Dubai

The national carrier of Israel will operate up to 14 weekly flights between Tel Aviv and Dubai

Bahrain approves China’s Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine

The UAE registered the Sinopharm vaccine after finding it had a 86 per cent efficacy rate

University of Wollongong in Dubai

University of Wollongong in Dubai has launched a Master of Business Analytics degree

The new programme has been designed in consultation with analytics firm SAS and will have a maximum requirement of 12 subjects to graduate in it

Emaar appoints new chairman as Mohamed Alabbar takes on role of MD

Jamal Bin Theniyah will replace Alabbar as chairman, while the latter will assume the role of managing director

Over 70,000 register for Abu Dhabi’s toll gate system

The system is hoped to help reduce traffic congestion

Bahrain

Bahrain to provide free Covid-19 vaccinations to all residents and citizens

All those over the age of 18 will receive the vaccine, with plans in place to initially vaccinate five thousand individuals per day

UAE’s non-oil GDP to grow 3.6% by end 2021

The UAE has rolled out economic support packages worth more than Dh388bn to mitigate the impact of the pandemic

UAE Public Prosecution

Up to six-month imprisonment or Dhs5,000 fine for insulting people in the UAE

The Public Prosecution said that it would be considered an aggravating circumstance if the libel or insult is addressed to a public servant

Sheikh Mohammed issues legislation on Dubai Civil Aviation Authority

The new legislation seeks to consolidate Dubai’s status in civil aviation and enhance safety, security and sustainability in the sector

Dubai UAE ALSAADA Tourist card

Dubai’s GDRFA unveils new ALSAADA Tourist card

The card will offer exclusive privileges, discounts, and promotions to tourists visiting Dubai and will be distributed free of charge

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai

Sheikh Mohammed launches the UAE’s first federal domestic tourism campaign

The UAE’s domestic tourism sector contributed Dhs41.2bn to the national economy in 2019

Why sleep is a key ingredient to a productive work life

There is a huge cost to the effectiveness of an organisation due to sleep deprivation

How is the GCC’s alternative energy industry faring?

Environmental concerns are propelling the usage of alternative energy for a sustainable future, opines Antonio Cuccarese, business development manager, Metito

Hope Consortium flies two million Covid-19 vaccine doses from Beijing into Abu Dhabi

Etihad Cargo chartered seven Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to fly the temperature-sensitive cargo into Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Saudi approves registration of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine

The authority will analyse samples from each incoming vaccine shipment before using it to ensure its quality

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC, ExxonMobil sign agreement to explore R&D opportunities

ADNOC and ExxonMobil will identify areas of mutual interest for conducting R&D and co-developing technology solutions

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,255 cases, 657 recoveries and 4 deaths

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 602

Oman eases age restrictions for mosque-goers

Mosques, however, must take necessary precautions to protect worshippers

Emirates

Free stay at JW Marriott Marquis for all Emirates passengers visiting Dubai

The offer is valid for all customers visiting the emirate from December 6, 2020, until February 28, 2021, across all booking classes

Intel Arabian Cup ‘League of Legends’ tournament enters final stage

Eight teams from MENA participating in Riot Games’ popular title League of Legends

UAE taps Occidental to boost oil capacity as OPEC cuts rankle

The Supreme Petroleum Council last month approved a $122bn budget to help ADNOC boost production capacity by a fourth to 5 million barrels a day by 2030

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New 4-star all-inclusive Riu Dubai resort opens at Nakheel’s Deira Islands

Riu Dubai has 800 rooms and suites, most with a sea view