#Abu Dhabi

UAE announces working hours for Ramadan 2020

It added that the public sector bodies must continue to abide by the relevant remote working circulars issued to their departments

UAE reports 398 new Covid-19 cases, three deaths

Officials confirmed that another 172 people had recovered completely, raising the total number of recoveries to 852

Etihad announces new passenger flights from Abu Dhabi

The new destinations include Brussels, Dublin, London (Heathrow), Tokyo (Narita) and Zurich

Abu Dhabi’s new support programme helps residents pay for education and healthcare

The cutoff date for fee assistance applications is April 23, 2020 

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Pics: UAE opens 13 additional drive-through Covid-19 testing facilities

For those looking for elective testing and for assurance of being cleared of the virus, the test is priced at Dhs370

UAE’s Etihad expands its passenger freighter network

Etihad Cargo is introducing services between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne, Chennai, Kerala, Karachi, and Amsterdam

Abu Dhabi residents do not require movement permits during sterilisation programme

The sterilisation programme takes place in residential areas of the emirate daily from 8pm-6am

Abu Dhabi boosts local businesses with $4bn in tenders

The country has reported 2,359 cases of coronavirus and 12 deaths

Abu Dhabi GDP hits Dhs620bn for first nine months of 2019

The emirate’s GDP grew 4.6 per cent, up from around Dhs592.9bn in the first nine months of 2018

Offices Send Their employees Home

UAE launches ‘early leave’ for private sector expats to return home during Covid-19 crisis

All establishments are to comply with this directive and employers must book a round ticket for employees availing of this facility

Abu Dhabi’s ADIB looks to save Dhs500m by cutting jobs, shutting branches – report

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank is reportedly planning to close local and international branches

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UAE-based BR Shetty’s fortune drops by $1.5bn since Muddy Waters attack

The family’s troubles began last month when Block’s Muddy Waters Capital issued a report criticising NMC’s accounts

Abu Dhabi’s Yas Mall reopened after being evacuated

Some of the other places in Yas Mall were also closed, according to reports

Indian businessman becomes first expat to get UAE gold card residency

Lulu Group chairman Yussufali has been handed the gold card residency

New economy class seats – with no TV screens – unveiled by Abu Dhabi’s Etihad

Passengers can view inflight entertainment by using their own devices

Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi closure due to issues “beyond control”

Five-star hotel on the Corniche opened in June last year

Revealed: World’s top 10 cheapest and most expensive cities in 2019

Muscat, Abu Dhabi and Riyadh featured among the top 10 cities that saw the biggest move upwards in the ranking

Revealed: Top 100 most powerful Arabs 2019

In this year’s collection of powerful and influential individuals we have a heady mix of consolidation and breakthrough

ADCB’s chairman, CEO to fill top positions in new Abu Dhabi merged bank – sources

The three-way merger with Union National Bank and Al Hilal Bank could form a bank with around $113bn in assets

Abu Dhabi Edition hotel opening on Thursday

First Edition in the Gulf opens its doors with a trio of F&B concepts from Tom Aikens

First look: Jumeirah Saadiyat Island Resort

Jumeirah is unveiling new properties in Dubai and Abu Dhabi this winter

Abu Dhabi, Dubai among world’s top 15 cities for wealthy households

Regionally, the UAE capital topped the list with 270,686 households earning more than $250,000 annually

Revealed: Top 50 GCC banks

Gulf Business reveals the 50 biggest banks in the GCC as ranked by total assets

Cartier’s ME perfume sales rival the US

General Director of Fragrances highlights region’s importance during L’Envol male fragrance launch at Zaya Nurai Island

Abu Dhabi residential rents up but office rents down in Q4

Market forces will continue to determine rents in the capital, CBRE said

ADNOC announces self-service refuelling pilot in Abu Dhabi

Initiative could eventually be rolled out across the emirate

Etihad Launches First A380 And New Corporate Look

New-look UAE National Airline unveils the first of 10 A380s which aims to fly from December

Dubai Bourse To Rise on Drake & Scull Contract Win

Stock markets around the world closed nearly flat on Friday but a major source of uncertainty is now gone after Scotland voted ‘No’.

Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi To Unveil New Lobby

Hub designed to promote guest interaction, showcase arts and offer day-and-night F&B