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UAE hikes fuel prices for April 2021

It is the second straight month that prices have risen in the UAE

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 2,128 cases, 4 deaths

The nationwide death toll has increased to 1,481

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala to invest in ophthalmic lens innovator Rodenstock

The transaction is subject to applicable regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the middle of 2021

Outlook for the year 2021 is ‘positive’, despite Covid-19 fallout, says Al Habtoor chairman

The real estate sector in Dubai recorded a strong sales growth of 17 per cent in January 2021

Expo 2020 Dubai to reopen sustainability pavilion this week

It was closed on Wednesday to observe the mourning period for Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum

How digital transformation is revolutionising client lifecycle management in the Middle East

Cormac Sheedy, MENA head of sales at Fenergo, explains how Fenergo empowers banks to deliver faster, more efficient and compliant digital client journeys

Ion Electric charging station Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi gets UAE’s first ultra-fast electric vehicle charging stations

The charging stations on Yas Island have a total capacity of up to 350KW, with charging times 25 times faster than traditional chargers

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi

China, UAE to expedite production of affordable Covid-19 vaccines

The Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi landed in Abu Dhabi from Iran on Saturday evening for a two-day official visit

Heriot-Watt University Dubai introduces new scholarship for Ramadan 2021

The scholarship will offer students a fee reduction of Dhs8,000 for the September 2021 intake

Alan’s corner: Seven ways to secure a profit for your business

These principles are essential to help you tighten up your business model

How religious tolerance can beckon hope for an inclusive future in the Middle East

All the major Abrahamic faiths will be celebrating festivals of spring at the same time this year, symbolising hope for the year ahead

Changes in UAE citizenship law beckon hope and inclusion

Amendments to the UAE’s citizenship law heralds the making of a diverse, talent-based society

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 2,043 cases, 10 deaths

The health ministry also reported 2,200 recoveries in the last 24 hours

Covid-19 PCR test

Covid-19 PCR tests to now cost Dhs65 in Abu Dhabi

The same tests would previously cost Dhs85 in the capital emirate

Free parking announced in Dubai for three days

The directive is effective, starting Thursday, March 25

Oil bounces back as US supply report hints at demand revival

A US inventory report showed domestic fuel consumption is at the highest in four months

Emirates Dubai Nigeria

Emirates indefinitely suspends all flights between Dubai and Nigeria

Customers who have been to or connected through Nigeria in the last 14 days are not permitted to board from any other point to the UAE

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank recommends Dhs1.878bn in cash dividends for 2020

The dividend payout equals to 49 per cent of the lender’s net profit for 2020

Dubai UAE

Notifications of parking violations in Dubai to be digital-only from March 28

Those found erring will receive a notification of their fines via an email and SMS

Top UAE power producer joins global peers in renewables push

About 30 per cent of Taqa’s total generation will be made up of solar or wind plants

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala to invest £800m in UK life sciences sector

Joint investment programme with UK govt to devote £1bn to the sector

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 2,196 cases, 5 deaths

The nationwide case count has now risen to 446,594

Dubai Expo’s sustainability pavilion to be closed during mourning period for Sheikh Hamdan

The dates for re-opening of the pavilion will be confirmed in due course

Dubai declares 10-day mourning, suspends government work for 3 days over Sheikh Hamdan’s demise

Flags will be flown at half-mast during the mourning period

Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, passes away

Sheikh Hamdan held the position of ‎Minister of Finance since the first formation of the Cabinet on December 9, 1971

Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute to build UAE’s first quantum computer

TII’s Quantum Research Centre will use the same technology that Google and IBM use to build their quantum computers

Sibylle Arnold-Shish, The Cobbler

Dubai-based The Cobbler specialises in repairing luxury bags and shoes

Sibylle Arnold-Shish, founder of The Cobbler, provides an overview of the business – including its bespoke shoe division

UAE Indonesia

UAE to invest $10bn in Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund

The investments will focus on strategic sectors in Indonesia, including infrastructure, roads, ports, tourism and agriculture, among others

Abu Dhabi private equity firm buys two US healthtech companies

Besides health care, Gulf Capital focuses on sectors such as technology and payments, business services and sustainability

Sharjah Alef Group Al Mamsha

Sharjah’s Alef Group begins construction on Dhs213m Al Mamsha Phase 3

The development includes 612 residential units spread over six buildings and retails space that spans 1,852 square meters