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New entry requirements for Abu Dhabi from 30 Dec include PCR tests, Al Hosn app

Abu Dhabi has announced a new border change for those travelling from within the UAE. Effective Thursday December 30, vaccinated people entering the capital will need to show green status on the Al Hosn Read more

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ME

ME economy heads into 2022 on a firmer footing – ICAEW update

The Middle East economy looks to have recovered from pandemic-related losses earlier than expected, thanks to higher oil output and almost complete lifting of health restrictions in some countries.

The progress is expected to continue over the coming year, Read more

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Abu Dhabi new border entry rules

Residents and visitors travelling to Abu Dhabi from within the UAE will need to follow new rules to enter the Emirate from Sunday, December 19. Here is what you need to know.

1. Why has the border procedure Read more
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Brunch

Dubai’s restaurant industry expects a boost in the new year

Dubai’s restaurant industry expects a boost to business in the new year when the weekend changes to Saturday and Sunday come into effect on January 1.

Restaurateurs in the emirate said more tourists should visit at weekends Read more

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New weekend in UAE from 1 January 2022

UAE announced today that it will transition to a four and a half day working week, with Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday forming the new weekend. All Federal government departments will move to the new weekend from January 1, 2022.

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Booster dose

Booster vaccine recommended for people over 18 years

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Health and Prevention has approved the booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for people aged 18 and above.

The eligible categories include those who are fully vaccinated with the two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech Read more

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Cashless payments

Cashless option for all talabat vendors

talabat UAE says that 100% cashless transactions are the future of online payments, introduces cashless option for all vendors

  • talabat, the UAE’s leading food delivery and q-commerce platform has introduced a cashless-only option for vendor payments
  • The organisation intends Read more
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Talabat rider

Entire fleet of over 15,000 riders are fully vaccinated

talabat UAE is the first online food delivery platform to fully vaccinate its entire fleet of over 15,000 riders

  • talabat UAE’s nation-wide vaccination program was successfully completed across all seven emirates in collaboration with the Department of Health – Read more
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UAE labour law – new rules allow for more flexible work

The UAE is introducing a new labour relations law in the private sector. President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan issued the federal decree – Law No.33 of 2021 – on the regulation of labour Read more

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Gates

New star rating system for Dubai restaurants. Applications will be accepted from January 2022

Restaurants in Dubai could soon be recognised with a new kind of award in the form of a Dubai Star.

Dubai Municipality launched the star-rated system this week saying it will assess and award restaurants based on how well Read more

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