Bahrain’s Investcorp sells eight US properties for over $900m

The properties were garden and townhome-style apartment buildings located in major metropolitan areas

Abu Dhabi to start trading crude futures from March

Murban crude, pumped from onshore fields, comprises more than half of the country’s output

law

UAE cabinet amends law on evidence in civil and commercial transactions

The amendments includes the introduction of remote communication technologies in evidence-related procedures

Kuwait expats

Kuwait urges expats with expired visas to alter status or exit the country by Nov 30

Officials said those found illegally residing in the country after November 30 will be deported and prevented from returning to Kuwait

Oman seeks to raise billions by leveraging biggest oil block

The sultanate plans to transfer its 60 per cent stake in Block 6 from Petroleum Development Oman to a new company

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi announces rental discounts for additional private sector businesses

Beauty and hair salons, dental clinics and nurseries in the emirate can apply for a 20 per cent rebate

Dubai

Dubai Police to issue permits for face mask exemptions

The application will be processed within five days, with its validity contingent on the individual’s health condition

Dubai’s real estate space: Is demand catching up?

As demand starts to rally, developers need to ensure they keep pace with the changing requirements from investors

In pictures: First passengers make maiden voyage in hyperloop pod to mark testing milestone

Josh Giegel, co-founder and chief technology officer, and Sara Luchian, director of passenger experience, were the first people to ride

Bahrain’s Investcorp invests in Wuhan’s medical testing group, Kindstar

Kindstar offers patients and physicians access to advanced specialty testing services

Mountain Biking Hatta

Revealed: Top things to do and places to visit in Hatta

An inland exclave of Dubai, Hatta has positioned itself as a national park and eco-tourism destination

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,146 cases; 363 infections confirmed in Oman

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 515

Customers can now co-own an Ellington Properties’ home in Dubai through SmartCrowd

Customers can co-own residential properties and earn healthy returns on their investments, for as low as Dhs5,000

Dubai’s DMCC opens representative office in Shenzhen, China

The office will provide advisory and consulting services in a common language

Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden Holds Train Campaign Tour Of OH And PA

Will change in the US leadership impact businesses in the Middle East?

Some sectors may face a bigger impact than others, although it will not be significant, opines UAE-based entrepreneur Oweis Zahran

Kuruvilla Markose, COO of Titan Company

Five minutes with Kuruvilla Markose, COO of international business division at Titan Company

Indian jewellery brand Tanishq, part of the Tata Group, has opened its first international store in Dubai

Abu Dhabi wealth fund culls Japan team, seeking new growth focus

It will continue to invest in Japanese equities but only through its external managers

UAE oil reserves total 97.8bn barrels in 2019

Natural gas production in the UAE reached 109.8 billion cubic feet in 2019

Technology

Abu-Dhabi’s G42 signs agreement with AIQ and Schlumberger for AI solutions in oil and gas industry

AIQ data scientists will develop AI modelling and supercomputing solutions using Schlumberger’s open cloud-based software platforms

Etihad

Major restructuring among top management at UAE’s Etihad airline

The airline will position itself as a mid-sized, full-service carrier

Over 2,000 UAE teachers join ‘Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts’ rank

UAE educators make up one in 10 out of 20,000 worldwide

SAUDI ARABIA TO HOST FORMULA 1 IN 2021 - JEDDAH CORNICHE

Formula 1: Saudi Arabia to host race in 2021

The kingdom will become the 33rd country to host an F1 race

Amazon.ae unveils sales deals for November 11

Prime members will get 12-hour early access to deals, in addition to free next-day delivery and free international shipping from Amazon US

Bahrain

Bahrain boosts access to funding for SMEs, startups

Changes in law allows small enterprises to fundraise via convertible notes and employee shares schemes

Huawei Enterprise’s Middle East head on how the regional tech landscape is set to evolve

President of Enterprise Business Group for the Middle East, David Shi, talks about the role of digital transformation

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,111 cases, 683 recoveries

The death toll in the UAE remains unchanged at 514

UAE weather update: Rain hits scattered parts; NCM issues alert

The UAE recorded its lowest temperature of 13.7 °C in Jabal Jais at 3am local time today

DEWA

DEWA opened 20 electricity substations in Dubai this year at a cost of Dhs2.6bn

DEWA’s total investments in power transmission has reached Dhs11.2bn

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Revealed: List of things to do to survive a quarantine

Keeping yourself busy during quarantine might turn out to be more fun than you think