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Covid-19: UAE reports 313 cases, 409 recoveries

The death toll in the country has risen to 2,077

UAE

Bahrain, Arab Observatory for Human Rights condemn EU resolution on UAE human rights

The UAE has termed the resolution by the European Parliament as “factually incorrect”

Amazon to create 1,500 new jobs in UAE to support growing network

The company plans to create career opportunities across the technology, analytics, and supply chain spaces, among others

Hotels

UAE records 62% hotel occupancy rate in H1 2021

The country’s hotel and tourism establishments attracted nearly 8.3 million guests during this period

National Bank of Fujairah

UAE’s National Bank of Fujairah launches electronic trading platform

The new platform is available for both conventional and Shariah-compliant banking customers

Covid-19: Sharjah updates guidelines for social and home gatherings, weddings

Attendance at all the events is limited to people who are fully vaccinated, and who can present the green pass status on the Alhosn app

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Covid-19: UAE reports 391 new cases, 505 recoveries

The country also announced two deaths due to Covid complications, bringing the death toll in the country to 2,075

Majid Al Futtaim to hire 3,000 Emiratis to support UAE government’s Nafis programme

Renewed focus lies in Emirati talent development, training and upskilling opportunities through the MAF leadership institute retail business school

UK to remove quarantine requirement for UAE travellers next month

The new decision is anticipated to take effect on October 4

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: Covid-19 tests no longer required to enter emirate from within UAE

The directive will be effective from Sunday, September 19

UAE: Driving net-zero aspirations with public-private partnership support

Engaging the private sector, public sector, and all other stakeholders is imperative

Explainer: Where is the UAE’s manufacturing sector headed?

The recently announced Operation 300bn strategy is set to be a game changer in transforming the nation’s manufacturing sector, opines Nidal Haddad, founder and CEO, Al Bayader International

UAE reports 564 Covid-19 cases, 1 death

The total number of recorded cases has risen to 731,307

Emirates jobs

Emirates recruiting 3,000 cabin crew as part of expansion drive at Dubai hub

It also plans to hire 500 airport services employees for its UAE operations

UAE to invest $690m in UK’s CityFibre as Sheikh Mohamed visits

The investment in the digital infrastructure group is part of a larger raising of capital by CityFibre

Emirates Draw raffle

Emirates Draw Dhs77,777,777 raffle set to offer UAE’s biggest jackpot prize

Seven participants are guaranteed to win Dhs77,777 in prize money each in the weekly raffle which will commence on September 25

Xiaomi

Xiaomi lights Dubai Frame; introduces three new smartphones

Xiaomi 11T Pro is its first smartphone to be released internationally with its 120W hypercharge technology which allows for a full charge in just 17 minutes

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to visit the UK on Thursday

Sheikh Mohamed’s UK trip comes after his visit to France on Wednesday, where he met with President Emmanuel Macron

UAE reports 608 new Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths

The nationwide case count stands at 730,743

Emirates Dubai Philippines

Emirates resumes scheduled services between Dubai and Philippines

The airline will also operate special “Bayanihan” passenger flights to Manila this month

Cybersecurity

UAE organisations report increased cyberattacks during the pandemic: research

The data also shows that there is a lack of understanding about the definition of phishing

iPhone 13

Apple unveils iPhone 13 series; UAE prices revealed

Pre-orders begin on September 17 at 4pm, with units available a week later on September 24

UAE seeks $1 trillion in business with Israel over next decade

The UAE was looking at sectors including defense, energy and food security

Sheikh Mohamed to visit France on Wednesday

He will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris

Anti-viral drug Sotrovimab found effective for Covid-19 treatment in the UAE – SEHA

The UAE was one of the first countries in the world to receive a shipment of Sotrovimab in mid-June

UAE non-oil trade

UAE’s non-oil trade recorded at Dhs1.403 trillion in 2020

The UAE’s non-oil exports grew 10.1 per cent year-on-year in 2020 to Dhs254.6bn

UAE startup Beanburds uses augmented reality to transform online shopping

Beanburds is the first UAE brand to launch augmented reality to redefine the coffee retail experience

UAE reports 617 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths

The total number of recorded cases has risen to 730,135

UAE’s midday work ban ends on September 15

The ban prohibits outdoor labour work between 12.30pm and 3pm

Air Arabia

Air Arabia to launch new service from Sharjah to Uganda

The direct flights will be operated thrice weekly on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays