The OPEC member posted record $36bn budget deficit in 2020
The country had earlier banned the issuance of work permit renewals for expatriates aged 60 who do not hold university degrees
The Taliban swept through Afghanistan in a matter of weeks, taking world leaders by surprise as they entered a vacuum created by departing US and NATO forces
Prominent Israeli leaders voice their thoughts on the major changes they have seen in the last year
Events that are the leaders in their sector will probably recover quicker as customers will reduce the number of exhibitions they attend, opines Andy White, senior vice president, dmg events
It issued 478 licenses in Q1 2021, a 36 per cent increase over the corresponding period last year
Spending on health and social development rose 20 per cent
The new licences will cover 604 activities across many fields including accounting, training and consultancy
A Purchasing Managers’ Index compiled by IHS Markit rose to 54 in July from 52.2 in the previous month
It follows the establishment of a task force led by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development which coordinated its efforts with over 20 government entities
The resolution is intended to stimulate economic growth, promote competitiveness, lower living costs, and support investors
Its total revenue grew 3.4 per cent to Dhs2.644bn compared to Dhs2.557bn in H1 2020
Kuwait residents with valid iqamas can return to the country provided they have received one of four approved vaccines
Large gatherings continue to be banned, and those not vaccinated will have restricted entry in certain areas
Business setup and licence renewal fees have been reduced to Dhs1,000
Physical and mental well-being has declined for many since the onset of the global pandemic
All commercial activities and the movement of individuals and vehicles are banned during the Eid Al Adha holidays
The sovereign credit rating was cut one level to A+ from AA-
The emirate has restricted movement between midnight and 5am daily and reduced operating capacity at malls, gyms and restaurants
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The ratings agency expects the Saudi budget deficit to narrow to 3.3 per cent of GDP this year
The fund has vowed to invest more in Asia and the US as it pursues growth and diversification after years of substantial investment in Europe
The kingdom will adopt the green alert level from July 16 to July 18
Studies conducted by the health sector found a “significant” increase in the number of infections and deaths following the last three holidays
The platform enables private companies based in Abu Dhabi to file complaints and address grievances regarding outstanding dues
The clubs have been closed as a precautionary measure to curb the spread of Covid-19
New infrastructure projects worth Dhs1.95bn have been launched in the UAE
The UAE has announced plans to offer 100,000 golden visas to coders – based both locally and internationally
Sultan Haitham will meet with King Salman during his two-day visit on Sunday and Monday
Sheikh Mohammed said the programme aims to train and attract 100,000 coders and establish 1,000 digital companies within five years