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First Abu Dhabi Bank

FAB reports 19.3% dip in net profit for Q3 2020

Third quarter net profit rose 4 per cent sequentially

Aldar eclipses Emaar as top UAE developer on $8bn deal

The company expects more government projects to come its way

Emirates Dubai UAE

No pre-flight Covid-19 tests for UAE residents travelling to Dubai from these countries

The airline updated the Covid-19 testing rules for inbound UAE residents on Monday

Abu Dhabi Flu vaccination

Free flu vaccines for all Abu Dhabi residents

They can also opt to receive the flu vaccines at home for a flat fee of Dhs500 per household

SAP applications now available from UAE Microsoft datacentres

Early adopters of the joint offering include Dubai-based Landmark Group and RAK Ceramics

Pictures: Global Village’s 25th edition underway in Dubai

The silver jubilee edition of the festival will run for 25 weeks

Dubai-based VFS Global adds Covid-19 coverage to international travel insurance

Travel insurance with Covid-19 cover is now mandatory for travel to many countries

GCC Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,111 cases; 422 infections confirmed in Oman

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 480

Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC grants $324m worth of contracts to optimise onshore field operations

The contracts also include the construction of a new bypass system to backup existing crude receiving stations at the Jebel Dhanna and Fujairah export terminals

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park

Ducab HV secures cabling contract for MBR Solar Park in Dubai

The Phase 5 Project of the MBR Solar Park requires the use of approximately 275km of cable

Gym

Covid-19: Fitness centre in Dubai shut down due to repeated violations

Inspection teams from the Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Economy, alongside Dubai Municipality, carried out checks at facilities across the emirate

Aldar, ADQ sign agreement on Dhs30bn of Abu Dhabi projects

Aldar will also have management oversight of Musanada projects ranging from education, healthcare, infrastructure, social services and facilities management

Motorists in Dubai can now report minor traffic accidents at ENOC stations

Up to 250 ENOC employees among the stations’ supervisors are trained to assist motorists in reporting minor accidents

UAE holiday

UAE confirms private sector holiday to mark Prophet Mohammad’s birthday

Private sector employees will have a three-day weekend, and will resume work on Sunday, November 1

Covid-19 update: UAE reports 1,359 cases, two deaths

The death toll in the UAE has risen to 477

Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange announces listing of Sawaeed Holding

Sawaeed Holding is the fourth ADX listing in 2020

Ibrahim Al Abed

Obituary: Ibrahim Al Abed, an inspirational journalist

Al Abed, founder of the Emirates News Agency WAM, passed away on October 20

Exclusive: Regional venture capitalist Noor Sweid on the startup ecosystem

Noor Sweid, founder and partner of Global Ventures, on how the startup ecosystem has coped with the pandemic

Emirates Dubai International Airport DXB

Emirates launches ‘biometric path’ for contactless experience at Dubai airport

The biometric touchpoints are currently installed at Terminal 3 within DXB

Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority signs agreement with International Free Zone Authority

According to the agreement, new and existing IFZA companies can work from the integrated free zone technology park

Etisalat

UAE’s Etisalat recognised as world’s fastest mobile network

Previously, Etisalat won the Speedtest Awards for fastest mobile network worldwide in Q1-Q2 and Q2-Q3 2020

UAE revamps oversight bodies to boost economy’s competitiveness

Responsibilities of the Securities and Commodities Authority will be limited to regulating and overseeing local financial markets

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Dubai

Sheikh Hamdan unveils new Dhs500m stimulus package for Dubai

The overall value of economic support provided by the emirate in 2020 has risen to Dhs6.8bn

How University of Wollongong in Dubai is looking to alter the higher education landscape

Australia’s University of Wollongong in Dubai opens its state-of-the-art campus in Dubai Knowledge Park

Covid-19 testing UAE 8

UAE announces 1,563 new Covid-19 cases

The total death toll in the country has reached 475

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Roof Walk

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi launches new attractions to mark a decade

The Ferrari-inspired theme park opened its doors on November 4, 2010

Revealed: Five popular water sports in Dubai

The emirate has a line of exhilarating activities for water sports enthusiasts

Careem Dubai

Careem reduces fares in Dubai by up to 50%

The minimum fare on the Careem Max rides has been reduced by half

Covid-19 update: UAE records highest daily spike in infections with 1,578 new cases

The second highest daily rise was reported on October 17 and 21