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Emirates Auction App Tops Most Downloaded Smart Apps

It ranks first among most popular Apps on Google Play & third most downloaded free App for business purposes on Apple Store. The...

Samana Developers Projects Remain on Track for Delivery Despite Covid-19

In the wake of a challenging situation caused by the pandemic, Dubai-based Samana Developers today said that its on-going projects in Dubai are not...

Dubai Sees 179% Increase in DED Trader Licences in Q1 2020

‘DED Trader’ licence sees strong interest with online business and e-Commerce growing 5,353 DED Traders already conducting diverse businesses online and on social...

Force Majeure Clause and How To Use It

A force majeure clause in some real estate contracts allows relief for one or both parties in the event of a major unexpected event....

Emirates to Operate Limited Passenger Flights in May

The airline has announced it will operate special flights from Dubai to: Frankfurt, London Heathrow, Manila, Sao Paulo, and Shanghai Emirates is set to operate...
Covid-19 Patients Recovering Quickly with Experimental Drug Remdesivir

Experimental Drug Remdesivir Speeds Recovery from COVID-19

American biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences on Wednesday announced study results showing that patients receiving a 5-day treatment course of Remdesivir achieved similar clinical improvement...

Nearly Half of Global Workforce May Lose Livelihoods due to Job...

The continued sharp decline in working hours globally due to the new coronavirus, COVID-19, outbreak means that 1.6 billion workers in the informal economy...

Over-action or Inaction – Both Could Hit Your Wealth

Stress in the financial markets is prompting a growing number of people to make extreme investment decisions that could ultimately hit their wealth, warns...

One Million Apples Donated for 10 Million Meals Campaign

Individuals and companies can still donate to provide food support for low-income communities in UAE In-kind donations received through the campaign’s call center...

Retail Reels from Covid-19 – Sharp Decline in Sales; Online Groceries...

Online groceries sales surge 40%, luxury and fashion sales down by 50% KPMG Lower Gulf’s latest report, ‘Navigating the pandemic,’ has revealed a mixed...

’10 Million Meals’ Campaign Exceeds Target in First Week

412,000 meals from 39,000 donors by SMS 859,000 meals from 7,000 donors through website 163,000 meals donated through campaign’s call center  9.6 million...

UAE Public Relations Agency Offers Pro Bono PR Consultation

UAE PR agency, Atteline, has announced it will be offering pro-bono PR consultation and strategic planning sessions for home-grown business, and other B2C brands...

Dubai Financial Market Officially Launches Dubai Clear, Dubai CSD

The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) (PJSC) today officially launched its new subsidiaries, Dubai Clear (L.L.C.) and Dubai CSD (L.L.C.). Dubai Clear is the region’s...

Dubai’s Malls Migrate Online amid Covid-19 Shutdown

In mid-April The Dubai Mall, the largest retail space in the UAE, announced the launch of its own virtual store on the Gulf e-commerce...

Dubai’s First In-store Hydroponic Farm Offers Fresh and Sustainable Foods

Hydroponic farming uses 90% less water and space, reducing the carbon footprint of food production 16 fresh leafy greens and herbs grown in...

550 Instant Licences issued in Q1 2020, says Dubai Economy

• Market fees for Instant Licence revised from AED3000 to AED250 • Instant Licence in 5 minutes; option for electronic MOA, and virtual site enough...

First NYU Abu Dhabi Student Receives Ertegun Scholarship to University of...

NYU Abu Dhabi, NYUAD, Class of 2020 student Chiran Raj Pandey has become both the first ever student at NYUAD and the first Nepali...

Nakheel Shopping Malls Reopen for Business

Nakheel Malls is pulling out all the stops to ensure customer, staff and tenant safety and wellbeing as it prepares to reopen Nakheel Mall,...