COVID-19 round up from the UAE with updates from various ministries as well as airlines and immigration.
Tag: Emirates
Emirates reverses suspension of passenger flights decision, initiates salary cuts for employees due to COVID 19
Emirates announces suspension of passenger flights but later reverses the decision and initiates salary cuts for employees due to COVID 19.
India becomes largest tourism source market for Abu Dhabi
Tourism in Abu Dhabi has seen a significant growth in 2019, with the emirate welcoming a record 11.35 million visitors through the year, a 10% increase from 2018.
UAE to suspend all flights to and from China, except Beijing
The General Civil Aviation Authority of the UAE has suspended all flights to and from China, except Beijing, from February 5, 2020.
40 minutes from Dubai to Muscat via new Emirates flight
The UAE-based Emirates airline has launched the world’s shortest Airbus A380 flight between Dubai and Muscat (Oman).
Perfect 10: Indians sweep the deck in UAE Big Ticket Draw
Lady Luck is smiling on Indian expats in the United Arab Emirates as a record number of 10 Indians have emerged as the top 10 winners in the Big Ticket Draw.
Abdulla Al Habbai appointed as Dubai Holding chairman
The real estate sector in Dubai will get a boost with the appointment of Abdulla al-Habbai as the chairman of Dubai Holding.
Jobless Indian in UAE: Indian businessman from Oman comes to rescue
Sajeev Rajan – the jobless Indian in UAE who was living on the terrace of a building since last 8 months has got a new lease of life. An Indian philanthropist from Oman Dr. KT Mohammed Rabeeh Rabeeullah has come forward with a help of Rs 10 lakh.
Jobless Indian forced to live on building’s terrace for 8 months in UAE, pleads to get back home
It could be an eye-opener to many who dream big to work in the Gulf region. A latest case throws light on the life of a jobless Indian who has been spending his life on a building terrace without proper food after his employer withheld his passport.
International Children’s Peace Prize: Indian-UAE girl makes it to the finals
Kehkashan Basu, 16-year-old, a UAE-based Indian girl is among the three finalists chosen for this year’s International Children’s Peace Prize for her role in improving the rights and position of children.