Adding yet another feather to its glowing cap, the UAE has been recently recognised by the British Classification Foundation, Lloyd's Register (LR), as the world's first to obtain the ISO Certification for the management of psychological health and safety at work. This comes after the Emirates Health Services (EHS), represented by
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‘Alarming’ Number of Young People in UAE, Saudi Arabia Diagnosed with Cancer: Study
Young people across the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than in countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom, according to a study. Almost half of new cancer cases in both countries are of patients under the age of 50, the study revealed. Of
SereneAir Begins International Flights to UAE Today
The first international flight of the privately-owned Pakistani airline SereneAir will take off today (Tuesday). The Director Air Transport of the CAA granted permission to SereneAir to operate international flights and told it to submit a flight schedule in this regard. The Federal Cabinet had previously approved the airline’s request for commencing
Cricket: UAE to Launch IPL-Style T20 Franchise League
The UAE is set to join the likes of India and Pakistan in hosting its own franchise-based T20 League. The nation will follow in the footsteps of competitions such as the established Indian Premier League (IPL), Pakistan Super League and Australian Big Bash, with the UAE having successfully hosted the IPL
Saudi Arabia Suspends Entry From 20 Countries, Including Pakistan
Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it was suspending entry to the Kingdom from 20 countries, except for citizens, diplomats, health workers and their families, to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The Ministry of Interior said it would bar entry of people arriving from the UAE, Egypt, Lebanon, and Turkey, as well
Pakistan Reduces PCR Test Validity for Travellers from UAE, Other Countries From Today
Pakistan has reduced the validity requirement of negative Covid-19 PCR test results from 96 hours to 72 hours for passengers travelling from the UAE and other countries. Shahid Mughal, regional manager for the UAE at Pakistan International Airline (PIA), said the new rule would come into effect from Monday, February 1,
UAE to Grant Citizenship to Scientists, Doctors, Artists
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday adopted amendments in its laws that would allow citizenship to investors and other professionals including scientists, doctors and their families. "The UAE cabinet, local Emiri courts and executive councils will nominate those eligible for the citizenship under clear criteria set for each category," Dubai's
Emirates Group Rolls Out COVID-19 Vaccination Programme
The Emirates Group today rolled out a COVID-19 vaccination programme for its substantial UAE based workforce in coordination with the Dubai Health Authority and the Ministry of Health and Prevention. The inoculation drive began this morning, with priority being placed on its frontline aviation workforce, including Cabin Crew, Flight Deck and
First Arab Men’s Fashion Week to Be Launched in UAE
The Dubai-based Arab Fashion Council has pioneered the first men’s fashion week in the Middle East.Presented by Arab Fashion Week in partnership with Facebook, Arab Fashion Week- Men’s will run from January 28-30. Thereafter, it will take place twice a year each January and June in line with the menswear fashion week
You Can Now Get 12-Year Visa and a Business Licence in UAE, Here’s How
A Ras Al Khaimah-based property developer is offering investors a 12-year UAE residency visa and a business licence when they purchase a ready-to-move-in seafront or golf-course view property in Al Hamra Village or Bab Al Bahr. Al Hamra group has launched this deal in partnership with Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ). The