Emirates Skywards marks two decades; hosts over 27 million members

Emirates Skywards’ members come from more than 180 countries

Dubai-based Sweetheart Kitchen raises €15m in new funding

Virtual kitchen brand to expand its number of brands by five

Dubai’s Damac Properties awards contract for Zada project

The contract worth Dhs181m was awarded to Trans Emirates Contracting to begin main work on Zada

Saudi Arabia may face budget squeeze after 2021, Moody’s says

Saudi Arabia published an overview of its spending for the next three years that envisages annual cuts to help contain its fiscal deficit

ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon

ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon postponed to 2021

The third edition of the marathon was scheduled to take place on December 11

Business conditions improve for Dubai’s non-oil sector

Its Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 51.5 in September from 50.9 in August

Abu Dhabi converts status of 29 industrial licences to ‘production’

Construction and glass industries account for the largest share of industrial licences in Abu Dhabi with 20.1 per cent

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Pictures: Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahsa Oasis enters Guinness World Records

The oasis covers an area of over 85.4 square kilometers

Turki Al Malki, Saudi coalition

Saudi intercepts another armed drone attack ‘targeting civilians’

Bomb-laden drones were launched towards the kingdom’s southern region on Saturday and Sunday

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Area 2071 in Dubai launches projects to support emerging tech companies

The three projects were selected from among over 150 projects participating in a special programme launched by District 2071

Covid-19: UAE reports 1,129 cases; total count crosses 105,000

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 443

Five reasons why entrepreneurs must aim to make money

Entrepreneurs must strive to earn money for the right reasons

How street art is gaining ground in the UAE

Louis Wright, founder of Vandalist Art, is curating a members-only virtual gallery – Red Dot Rooms – that incorporates VR and augmented reality into the mix

Oman’s National Gas Company terminates CEO

Oman orders two-week night curfew, shuts all beaches

The sultanate has warned of strict action against violators

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Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,075 new cases, Dubai Economy shuts service centre

The service centre in Dubai’s Al Twar area was shut down after its opening ceremony was found to be “overcrowded”

Three sports bars to catch the IPL this weekend

Don’t miss out on cricketing action this weekend with some of the best offers in town

IDEX UAE

Israel to participate in Abu Dhabi defence exhibition IDEX in 2021

The upcoming edition of IDEX and NAVDEX is expected to feature over 1,300 companies

Covid-19

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,089 cases; 664 infections registered in Oman

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 438

UAE weather update: Cloudy conditions, poor visibility expected in parts of the country

The UAE recorded its lowest temperature of 19.2°C in Raknah at 6.30am today

LaLiga TwentyNines

Barceló Hotel Group and La Liga partner for new sports bar concept in MENA

The concept will be a technological integration of gastronomy, entertainment, football, and other sports in an interactive environment

Sheikh Mishaal Al Ahmad Al Sabah

Kuwait Assembly approves Sheikh Mishal as Crown Prince

In a special session held on October 8, all 59 members blessed the new Crown Prince

Three key elements to boost mental well-being in challenging times

Learning how to boost resilience will make us better equipped to cope with life’s challenges

Moto g 5G Plus from Motorola available for only Dhs1,299

Low price puts next-generation 5G in the hands of cost-conscious consumers

Dubai’s Ellington Properties commissions art competition to support local talent

The contest is open to all UAE residents aged 18 and over

Saudis raise oil prices for Asia in sign of market strength

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies including Russia are to meet on November 30-December 1 to review policy on production

DHA to administer free flu vaccinations for children below 5, pregnant women and elderly in Dubai

For all other categories of Dubai residents, the DHA will offer these vaccinations for Dhs50

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At least 24,000 pilgrims perform Umrah, no Covid-19 cases detected

The kingdom resumed the Umrah pilgrimage on October 4 in phases

Standard Chartered cutting more than 100 UAE jobs

The bank employs about 1,700 people in the UAE

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Accor expands its presence in the UAE, Saudi with new projects

The hospitality group is set to manage a new project in Dubai’s Jewel of the Creek development and open Saudi’s first Swissôtel Living property

Tabreed

UAE’s Tabreed to issue $1bn bonds

It will be issued in one or more tranches over the next 12 months