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First Abu Dhabi Bank appoints new International Banking head

Clarence Singam-Zhou will begin his new role from March 1, 2021

Abu Dhabi Criminal Court

Two Abu Dhabi execs fined Dhs8bn, jailed for 15 years in money laundering case

The two men, who have not been named, reportedly took advantage of their position in the company and misused public funds

Dubai Brunch

Dubai suspends weekend brunches; Global Village cancels street entertainment and live shows

The new measures are in line with updated precautionary measures issued by authorities in Dubai to contain the spread of Covid-19

Covid-19: UAE reports 3,977 infections, 4,075 recoveries and 12 deaths

The case count in the UAE stands at 313,626

Covid-19: Dubai hospitals ‘strained, not overwhelmed’ says official

Helal Al Marri, director general of Dubai’s Tourism Authority, added that the emirate has a clear plan for dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic

Upto 31% UAE residents concerned about overcrowding on flights – survey

Many people remain nervous and are hesitant to use public transport due to the pandemic

UAE public schools to resume onsite education from February 14

Abu Dhabi will allow all schools in the emirate to resume in-clasroom teaching from February 14, with the option of e-learning available until the end of this academic year

Emirates Mars Mission’s Hope Probe: All you need to know

The metal piece of the probe is decorated with the phrase ‘The power of hope shortens the distance between earth and sky’, the UAE flag and the slogan ‘The impossible is possible’

Taking the Covid-19 vaccine is every person’s ‘ethical duty’ – UAE official

As of Tuesday, February 2, the total number of vaccination shots given in the UAE has crossed 3.5 million

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UAE’s Zulekha Hospital and Israel’s Health Plus sign agreement to promote medical tourism

Under a ‘Holiday Dialysis’ programme, patients from Israel who are undergoing dialysis can receive treatment while on vacation in the UAE

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Invest in Dubai

Sheikh Mohammed launches ‘Invest in Dubai’ platform to ease process of establishing businesses

The centralised portal offers services such as commercial licensing in which government permits and approvals can be obtained without the need to physically visit any service centre

Saudi Arabia

Covid-19: Saudi Arabia bans entry from 20 countries including UAE, UK and India

The temporary entry ban will go into effect from Wednesday, February 3, at 9pm

Central Bank of UAE

UAE’s Central Bank appoints Khaled Al Tameemi as Vice Governor

Al Tameemi has over 30 years of experience in various entities including being a board member in the Central Bank

Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2021: Registration begins

Hotel registration is now underway, with the event scheduled to take place in May

Cover story: Emirati lawyer Youssef Al-Bahar on the UAE taking the right stand

The UAE’s flexible and proactive legal system is helping the country tackle issues such as cybercrime while also keeping an eye on the future

Three important future trends to look out for in 2021

Countries need to tackle vulnerabilities in their economies, embrace innovation and move towards a more digital future

BMW EGA CelestiAL aluminium

BMW Group becomes first customer for UAE’s solar-powered CelestiAL aluminium

Using this aluminium from EGA will reduce BMW Group’s emissions by 222,000 tonnes of CO2 per year

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BP sells Oman stake to Thai firm in $25bn divestment drive

The deal should help BP deliver on its goal of selling $25bn of assets by 2025

Countdown begins as UAE’s Hope probe prepares to enter Mars’ orbit

The probe is expected to enter the red planet’s orbit on Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Eitan Na’eh, head of mission at the newly established Israeli embassy in Abu Dhabi

Israel wants to build land corridor with UAE for movement of goods

Israel is looking into the potential of trailers and lorries carrying goods from the UAE reaching Israel in three days, and vice versa

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UAE’s flydubai Cargo certified to transport dangerous goods

Earlier this year, flydubai Cargo joined the World Logistics Passport, an initiative to increase trading opportunities between developing markets

Udrive Hasib Khan

The SME Story: Hasib Khan, founder and CEO of Udrive

Unlike traditional rental services, with Udrive no humans are involved in the rental process which is managed via the app and you pay for only what you use

Dubai Financial market

Private utilities company Utico plans Dhs3bn listing on Dubai market in 2021

Utico is the UAE’s only private water and power company

Flydubai resumes flights to Tbilisi, expands network to 65 destinations

Flights to Georgia’s capital city will operate on Mondays and Thursdays

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 2,730 cases, 4,452 recoveries and 9 deaths

The case count has now risen to 306,339

How you can make your wealth work for you

From creating a diversified portfolio to making well-informed asset choices, it is critical to have the right kind of advice in order to protect your investments

Half of all Saudi, UAE gamers spent more time playing during lockdowns: study

Pandemic-accelerated gaming to continue post Covid-19 lockdowns in UAE and Saudi

Abu Dhabi’s ADCB sees creditors approval for NMC restructuring in first half

The bank recorded $450m in provisions and interest in suspense toward NMC, Finablr and associated companies last year

Emirates to operate flights from UK to Dubai for stranded UAE citizens and residents

The UK banned all direct passenger flights to and from the UAE starting January 29