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Emirates Dubai Mauritius A380

Emirates to restart flights between Dubai and Mauritius from July 15

The airline will deploy its A380 on the route starting August 1

Abu Dhabi Federal government

Covid-19: UAE issues new rules for entry to all federal government departments

Beginning August 1, those who are not vaccinated must furnish a negative PCR test result taken within the previous 48 hours

Mashreq Bank Emirates Development Bank

Emirates Development Bank inks MoU with Mashreq for SME credit guarantee programmes

Mashreq will offer financing of up to Dhs10m to SME customers, of which 50 per cent will be guaranteed or co-lent by EDB

Deep Dive Dubai

Sheikh Hamdan opens world’s deepest swimming pool in Dubai

The pool at Deep Dive Dubai has a depth of 60 metres and features a sunken city

Video: Fire due to explosion on container ship extinguished in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Port

No injuries were reported and the fire was put out within 40 minutes

Abu Dhabi Residents Office

Abu Dhabi launches new office to address residency requirements of expats

The Abu Dhabi Residents Office will operate as a division of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development

Covid cases August 8

UAE says recent drop in new Covid-19 cases due to early detection, fast response

The country has provided a total of 15.5 million vaccine doses so far

Masdar and Germany’s Uniper to build green hydrogen plant in UAE

Abu Dhabi’s Masdar wins contract for 200MW solar power project in Armenia

The plant, spanning over 500 hectares, will be located in the Talin and Dashtadem communities of Armenia

UAE reports 1,552 Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths

The nationwide case count has risen to 642,601

Will higher oil prices help GCC economies surge into the post-Covid era?

The recovery in oil prices presents an opportunity for Gulf economies to accelerate the recovery from the pandemic and strengthen diversification

Sudesh Aggarwal, owner of Emirates Amateur Golf League

Inaugural Mini-Series proves feasibility of experimental Emirates Amateur Golf League platform

MENA Golfers won the televised Mini-Series held on June 20 at the Fire Course of the Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai

Brent oil extends gain as OPEC+ talks end without supply deal

The global market has tightened significantly over the past few months amid a robust rebound in fuel demand in the US, China and parts of Europe

Covid-19: UAE reports 1,573 infections; total case count crosses 641,000

The nationwide case count has now risen to 641,049

New UAE visa laws

UAE to grant golden residency visas to select high school students and their families

Applications for these golden visas must be submitted through the Emirates Schools Establishment

Emirates First Class Lounge Dubai

Emirates re-opens first class lounge at Dubai International Airport

The First Class Lounge is located in Concourse B at DXB

UAE business conditions improve; employment rises

Employment rose for the first time since January and at the quickest pace in more than two years

Aldar properties abu dhabi

Aldar Properties becomes MENA’s first real estate company to secure sustainability-linked loan

Aldar will invest a fixed amount in one or more ESG projects if it does not reach agreed annual targets

Abu Dhabi testing quarantine covid-19

Abu Dhabi updates testing, quarantine rules for residents and citizens returning from abroad

Effective July 5, the new rules will apply to both vaccinated and non-vaccinated residents and citizens

Etihad El Al

UAE’s Etihad and Israel’s El Al launch first phase of codeshare agreement

Members of Etihad Guest and Matmid programmes will be able to earn and redeem miles on flights across both carriers’ networks

Covid-19: UAE reports 1,599 cases, 3 deaths

The nationwide case count has risen to 639,476

UAE Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine

UAE approves emergency use of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine

Apart from Moderna, the other vaccines currently approved for use within the country are Pfizer-BioNTech, Oxford AstraZeneca, Sputnik V and Sinopharm

UAE passes Seychelles to become most vaccinated nation

The country has so far administered 15.5 million doses

Saudi UAE Travel Ban

Saudi Arabia indefinitely suspends travel to UAE, Vietnam and Ethiopia

All passenger flights between the kingdom and these countries will be suspended starting 11pm on Sunday, July 4

Dubai’s Emirates suspends flights from India, Pakistan, other countries until July 15

Passengers who have transited through these countries in the last 14 days will not be accepted to travel from any other point to the UAE

UAE: Eid Al Adha expected to fall on July 20

Eid Al Adha is celebrated by Muslims worldwide on the 10th day of Dhu Al Hijjah

Work permits for UAE golden residency holders launched

According to the ministry, work permits for golden residency holders are required in three cases

UAE reports 1,675 Covid-19 infections, 8 deaths

The nationwide case count has now risen to 634,582

UAE’s Hope probe sends first global images of Mars’ discrete aurora

The Hope probe – which entered Mars orbit in February – is following its planned 20,000 – 43,000 km elliptical science orbit

UAE: Covid-19 medicine Sotrovimab aids recovery of 97% patients within a week

The UAE was one of the first countries in the world to receive a shipment of Sotrovimab last month

Cinépolis Cinemas Signs Advertising Sales Partnership with Motivate Val Morgan

Dubai’s Motivate Val Morgan becomes exclusive Middle East advertising sales partner for Cinépolis

Cinépolis created a joint venture with Dubai-based Al Tayer and currently operates 68 screens across seven locations in Bahrain, Oman, UAE and Saudi Arabia