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Facebook Inc's WhatsApp has introduced a voice and video calling feature on its desktop version.

Etihad has recorded 76 per cent fall in passenger traffic in 2020, as a result of lower demand and reduced flight capacity caused by pandemic-induced travel restrictions.

Al Etihad Credit Bureau's (AECB) Credit Reports and Scores will be used by UAE telecom operators Etisalat and du to assess customers.

Walt Disney Co will close at least 60 Disney retail stores in North America this year, about 20 per cent of its worldwide total, as it revamps its digital shopping platforms to focus on e-commerce.

The music streaming platform, Anghami, is set to become the first Arab technology company to list on NASDAQ New York.

While decision on vaccination passports for future travellers is still being worked on, there's definitely going to be perks for those who've been vaccinated against the coronavirus.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has achieved the Guinness World Records title of the largest single-site natural gas power generation facility.

Emirates Airline is boosting its frequencies to Sudan with the introduction of daily flights to/ from Khartoum.

Air passengers now have the option to practice physical distancing in the skies. This time, for an extra cost.

Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has provided a positive outlook of the industry at a meeting held with key stakeholders and partners.

The UAE has launched two new programmes to train and certify professionals on global compliance standards and procedures to fight money laundering.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has issued a resolution to form the executive committee of the board of directors of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).

The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a resolution to form the board of directors of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).

President Joe Biden scored his first legislative win as the House of Representatives passed his $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package early Saturday, though Democrats faced challenges to their hopes of using the bill to raise the minimum wage.

The UAE has been ranked the first in the MENA region and 17th worldwide in the Global Soft Power Index 2021.

The 15th edition of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) concluded in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

Flydubai has announced the launch of flights to Cluj-Napoca in Romania.

The UAE Armed Forces signed deals worth AED 2.14 billion on the fourth day of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) in Abu Dhabi.

Trade between Dubai and Kuwait reached AED 8.52 billion in the first half of 2020.

The UAE Armed Forces have signed deals totalling AED 17.91 billion during the first three days of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX).

Dubai’s attractions have put in place a range of precautionary measures to give UAE residents and visitors the continued confidence to enjoy a diverse range of experiences within a safe environment.

A top Japanese official has praised the depth of relations between the UAE and Japan.

ENOC Group has unveiled the innovatively designed 'Service Station of the Future', located at the Expo 2020 Dubai site.

The UAE Armed Forces announced new deals worth over AED 7.29 billion on the second day of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX) and the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) in Abu Dhabi.

The Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Eiichiro Washio, says cooperation with the UAE in the production of hydrogen and ammonia can lead to the establishment of international supply chains.

Online sales within the UAE's food and beverage market surged a whopping 255 per cent year-on-year in 2020 to reach $412 million (AED 1.51 billion).

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, has inaugurated the 15th edition of the International Defence Exhibition (IDEX 2021).

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, opened the 26th edition of Gulfood at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) on Sunday.

The UAE Armed Forces have signed deals worth AED 5.03 billion on day one of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi.

Dubai International (DXB) has boosted its connectivity with the launch of scheduled services by Belarusian national carrier Belavia Airlines.

Emirates has become among the first airlines in the world to operate a flight with fully vaccinated frontline teams servicing customers at every touchpoint of the travel journey.

The head of European planemaker Airbus called on Saturday for a "ceasefire" in a transatlantic trade war over aircraft subsidies, saying tit-for-tat tariffs on planes and other goods had aggravated damage from the COVID-19 crisis.

Bitcoin hit a market capitalization of USD 1 trillion as it rose to yet another record high on Friday, countering analyst warnings that it is an "economic side show" and a poor hedge against a fall in stock prices.

A group of drivers are entitled to worker rights such as the minimum wage at Uber, Britain's Supreme Court decided on Friday in a blow to the ride-hailing service.

Facebook Inc's WhatsApp said it will go ahead with its controversial privacy policy update but will allow users to read it at "their own pace" and will also display a banner providing additional information.

Real estate transactions worth AED 4.9 billion were recorded in Dubai during the week ending February 18.

Flydubai said it’s preparing for the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to rejoin its fleet.

Oil demand contracted by 9-10 million barrels a day due to the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020.

Nakheel Malls, the retail arm of master developer Nakheel, has launched Souk Al Marfa in partnership with DP World.

Etihad Airways and Gulf Air have signed an agreement to strengthen commercial cooperation.

To mark the launch of their new destination, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is treating their passengers to an incredibly low fare of AED 49 when flying to Egypt.

Air Arabia is set to resume direct services between Sharjah and Luxor, starting February 23.

Dubai International Financial Centre, the top innovation hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, has welcomed global payment technology provider Adyen.

A survey by the FDI Markets Index has ranked the UAE first in the MENA region for the number of new foreign direct investment biotechnology projects.

The UAE’s Navy Commander says the nation is proud to be hosting next week’s International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), along with the Naval Defence and Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX).

Dubai International Airport (DXB) has said it experienced a challenging year in 2020 with a total of 25.9 million customers, a decrease of 70 per cent compared to 2019.

The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has signed an agreement with Expo Tel Aviv.

The UAE's Federal Tax Authority (FTA) confiscated goods worth over AED 191.8 million in 2020 that failed to comply with the country's tax regulations.

The value of Dubai's external trade with the UK stood at AED 21.5 billion in 2020.

China's ByteDance is said to be exploring the sale of the India operations of TikTok to rival unicorn Glance, Bloomberg News reported on Saturday.

Apple on Tuesday launched the iPhone 12 with faster 5G connectivity, which the company hopes will spur a wave of upgrades and keep its sales booming through the end of the year.