Coronavirus: Dubai Economy’s Call Centre Records Increase in Calls and Emails
The Dubai Economy call centre recorded an unprecedented number of calls and emails during the lockdown. The call centre attended 103,860 calls and responded to 27,395 emails, when coronavirus cases peaked in the country, between March to June 2020. This was an…
Travelling to Dubai? Now You Can Take COVID-19 Test Before Your Flight
Travellers coming to Dubai via Dubai International Airport can now take the PCR nasal swab test before they fly. According to Emirates Airline, the COVID-19 test can be taken at any approved testing centres worldwide. Those flying in from the…
Dubai Launches New Initiatives to Encourage Crowdfunding and Investments in Property
The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has introduced a fractional title deed scheme to encourage small investors to make property deals in the emirate at affordable rates. Under the new initiative, an investor can buy a quarter or half of a hotel apartment…
Dubai Begins Issuing Tourist and Visit Visas
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai has finally started issuing tourist and visit visas again to travellers from all countries. Tourists can apply for UAE visas in advance or get a visa on arrival if they are…
Eid Al Adha 2020: UAE Prayer Timings
The UAE has announced prayer timings for Friday, 31st July, the first day of Eid Al Adha. While mosques across the UAE will be operating at 50 percent capacity, Eid prayers need to be performed at home, individually or with family…
12 Ways to Start Waking Up Earlier
Many research studies highlight the benefits of waking up early, linking it to higher chances of success in life and business. Many high achievers and top performers wake up early when the world is quiet and they are not being…
Eid Al Adha: Check out these Tips to Stay Healthy and Avoid Overeating
Eid Al Adha is typically a time for overeating and feasting with family and friends on heavy meat dishes and desserts. Popular dishes made around the world during Eid Al Adha include Thareed Laham, Kabsa and Roast Lamb in the Middle East,…
Eid Al Adha 2020: Free Parking Announced in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah
Motorists in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah will enjoy several days of free parking during the long Eid weekend coming up. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced that all public parking areas in the emirate, apart from multi-level parking…
Coronavirus: UAE Authorities Urge the Public to Stay Safe During Eid Al Adha, Issue Guidelines
UAE authorities have urged the public to stay safe while celebrating the upcoming festival of Eid Al Adha, between Thursday, 30th July to Sunday, 2nd August. The authorities have revealed that several new cases of coronavirus have been linked to…
COVID-19: Thousands of People Tested Daily at Dubai-Abu Dhabi Border
More than 6,000 people are getting tested everyday for coronavirus at the newly-established testing facility on the Dubai-Abu Dhabi border. The new facility, located near the Ghantoot checkpoint, conducts a laser test priced at AED 50 only and provides test…