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UAE assures evacuation of diplomatic mission from Kabul

The UAE is also facilitating the safe evacuation of foreign diplomatic staff through its airports

How ‘digital’ is the way forward for insurance providers in the UAE

The insurance industry has to adopt a digital customer-centric approach to ensure long-term growth

Khalid Al Qubaisi

Khalid Al Qubaisi appointed as CEO of Abu Dhabi Energy Services

Al Qubaisi reportedly has over 15 years of diversified experience in the investments and energy sectors

Cover story: Why Dubai businessman Dariush Soudi is confident about future success

From poverty to tragedy, Soudi has seen it all. Yet he persevered against all odds and now has a remarkable life story to share

Dubai’s Emirates suspends Kabul flights

On August 15, an Emirates flight from Dubai abandoned its landing in Kabul and returned to the emirate

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World’s biggest Hampton by Hilton opens in UAE’s Marjan Island

The 515-key Hampton by Hilton Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah has a development value of Dhs450m

Emirati Human Resources Development Council

Dubai’s 100-day action plan aims to boost employment of Emiratis in private sector

The plan will include strategies to coordinate with the education sector to link learning outcomes to job market requirements

Emirates flight returns from Kabul, flydubai temporarily suspends operations

Taliban forces now hold all of Afghanistan’s border crossings, leaving Kabul airport as the only route out

Etisalat appoints new CEO for UAE operations

Masood M Sharif Mahmood has been appointed to the newly created role

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,189 cases; death toll scales past 2,000

The nationwide Covid-19 case count has risen to 701,776

Abraham Accords: What has been the biggest impact so far?

Prominent Israeli leaders voice their thoughts on the major changes they have seen in the last year

Agthia Group

Abu Dhabi’s Agthia seeks food deals in Egypt and Saudi Arabia

The group is pursuing a strategy to grow through acquisitions and investment in its food and beverage business

How Dubai’s resilient property market is beckoning international interest

The emirate’s residential market is seeing growing interest from international investors due to its robust fundamentals

Dubai ranks first in international tourist spending, unveils WTTC

Dubai increases capacity at hotels, restaurants and cinemas, eases timings for events

Restaurants, cafes, clubs and bars are also now permitted to operate at 80 per cent capacity

Abu Dhabi updates protocol for home quarantine and those arriving from abroad

Those who are vaccinated and have come in contact with a Covid-19 positive case will need to quarantine for seven days and take a PCR test on day 6

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Abu Dhabi: Green pass must for tourists and residents to enter public places; operating capacities at commercial establishments revised

The green pass on the Alhosn app will become mandatory for all tourists and residents in Abu Dhabi to enter most public places starting Friday, August 20

Winners of Property Finder Awards on the way ahead

The seventh edition of the awards honoured top brokerages in the UAE, who raised the industry standards despite the challenging circumstances

Airlines see grounds for optimism over long-haul rebound

Growing optimism about a long-haul revival comes with shorter flights already on the road to recovery

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Covid-19: UAE reports 1,260 new cases, 4 deaths

The total number of recorded cases in the country has reached 698,166

Pics: Work continues on SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, marine park on track for completion in 2022

Once complete, the park is set to be home to the world’s largest marine-life aquarium

Public parking free in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on Thursday for Hijri New Year

The toll gates in Abu Dhabi will also be free of charge on Thursday, August 12

Dubai developer Emaar’s property sales surge as market recovers

Property sales surged to Dhs9.73bn in the second quarter, growing seven times over the year-ago period

Dubai’s DHA expands home vaccination drive offering Pfizer to more categories

The categories eligible for the service include people of determination, Emiratis aged 50 and above and Dubai residents who are 60 and older

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Dubai’s Emirates ramps up network to adapt to looser travel restrictions

The airline is restoring capacity on 29 routes including to cities in the UK, US and Africa

UAE’s NMC Healthcare announces launch of administration exit process

Gross revenues for the NMC’s UAE and Oman business for H1 2021 stood at $611m

Dubai: Fire erupts at plastic factory in Jebel Ali

No injuries were reported

UAE reports 1,287 Covid-19 cases, 6 deaths

The nationwide case count has now risen to 696,906

How Dubai’s luxury property segment is defying all odds

The emirate’s luxury property segment is booming, with price no criteria for the right residence

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The SME Story: Fadi Ghaly, CEO and founder of Count’d

Dubai-based healthy meal subscription app Count’d has plans to expand into Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain next year

Dubai airport receives 10.6 million passengers in H1, anticipates ‘robust growth’ ahead

DXB is expecting to handle more than a million passengers between August 12-22