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    Albania. Courtesy Yves Alarie / Unsplash
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    Béjaïa, Algeria. Unsplash/ Walid Amghar
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    Armenia. Unsplash
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    Australia
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    Austria. Joss Woodhead / Unsplash
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    Baku, Azerbaijan. Unsplash/ Lloyd Alozie
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    Manama, Bahrain. Charles Adrien Fournier / Unsplash
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    National Library of Belarus, Minsk. Unsplash/ Eugene Krasnaok
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    Bruges, Belgium. Olivier Depaep / Unsplash
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    Višegrad, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Unsplash/ Luka Korica
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    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Unsplash/ Agustin Diaz Gargiulo
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    Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Courtesy Deniz Fuchidzhiev / Unsplash
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    Angkor Wat, Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia. Unsplash/ James Dickson
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    Toronto, Canada. Alex Shutin / Unsplash
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    China
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    Comoros. Photo: Michael Runkel /Robert Harding World Imagery / Corbis
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    Croatia is welcoming travellers who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Unsplash
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    Cyprus. Unsplash
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    Prague. Czech Republic. Courtesy Lachlan Gowen / Unsplash
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    Copenhagen, Denmark. REUTERS/Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen
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    Finland Photo: Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort
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    Greece. Courtesy Responsible Travel
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    Hong Kong
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    Budapest, Hungary. Ervin Lukacs / Unsplash
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    Ireland is on the Abu Dhabi Green List again. Unsplash/Jason Murphy
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    Italy. Photographer: Giuseppe Aresu/Bloomberg
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    Japan. Photo: iStockphoto.com
  • Jordan is welcoming travellers and is on the Abu Dhabi green list.
    Jordan is welcoming travellers and is on the Abu Dhabi green list.
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    Kuwait is on the Abu Dhabi Green List but entry for travellers remains severely restricted.. Photograph by Michele Nastasi
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    Kyrgyzstan. Photo: William Harbidge
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    Luxembourg. Photo: Airbnb
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    Maldives. Photo: Angsana Velavaru
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    Malta has been added back to the UAE Green List from August 18. Courtesy Unsplash/ Ference Hovarth
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    Mauritius. Courtesy Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority
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    Moldova. Courtesy Unsplash
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    Monaco. Photo: Rosemary Behan
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    Yangon, Myanmar. Unsplash/ Alexander Schimmeck
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    Rotterdam, The Netherlands.. Unsplash
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    Norway's Pulpit Rock. Photo: Andreas Gruhle / visitnorway.com / Innovation Norway
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    Gdansk, Poland. Courtesy Andrea Anastakis
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    Portugal. Photo: Bloomberg
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    Qatar. Photo: Four Seasons
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    Peles Castle, Romania. Courtesy Majkl Velner
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    Karadordev Park in Belgrade, Serbia. Courtesy Dusan Pokusevski
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    South Korea. Unsplash
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    Slovakia
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    Lake Bled in Slovenia.
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    Travellers from Sweden can fly quarantine free to Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Unsplash/Anatoliy Gromov
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    Taiwan
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    Ukraine. Courtesy Kate Nesmieian

Can I travel to the 23 new destinations added to Abu Dhabi's green list?


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Abu Dhabi has updated its green list, with 22 new countries and destinations added to the list last week, and one more added on Sunday. This means there are now 56 destinations from where residents can travel without having to quarantine upon their return.

The Department of Culture and Tourism's website has been updated to reflect the changes, the latest of which come into effect after midnight on Monday.

Indonesia is the latest addition to the list and no destinations were removed in the most recent update. Last week, Abu Dhabi authorities also removed the requirement to quarantine on arrival for vaccinated travellers from all international destinations.

All travellers must take a PCR test before flying and on arrival, but only non-vaccinated travellers from non-green list countries will need to wear an electronic wrist tracker and isolate.

The updated Abu Dhabi green list

All the destinations on the Abu Dhabi green list:

  • Albania
  • Armenia
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Bahrain
  • Belgium
  • Bhutan
  • Brunei
  • Bulgaria
  • Canada
  • China
  • Comoros
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Finland
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hong Kong (SAR)
  • Hungary
  • Italy
  • Indonesia
  • Japan
  • Jordan
  • Kuwait
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Luxembourg
  • Maldives
  • Malta
  • Mauritius
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Republic of Ireland
  • Romania
  • San Marino
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Serbia
  • Seychelles
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • South Korea
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan, Province of China
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkmenistan
  • Ukraine

Can I travel to the new places added to the green list?

Not all of the new additions on Abu Dhabi's green list are open for tourism. Travellers should check individual destination requirements for the most recent regulations as these can change regularly.

From the new countries and places added in the most recent update, travel is open to some destinations, with restrictions in place, while others remain closed for leisure travel.

Bhutan's borders are currently closed to foreign nationals and Comoros is open, but not for leisure travel.

Croatia is one new addition to the list that's a good holiday option. The country is welcoming vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers, and tourists who can present a valid certificate for full vaccination against Covid-19 have no further testing or quarantine requirements on arrival.

Croatia is open for travellers from the UAE. Photo: Assaf Pinchuk
Croatia is open for travellers from the UAE. Photo: Assaf Pinchuk

Unvaccinated travellers can fly to Croatia with a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before travel. All visitors must have pre-booked accommodation or own property in the country before flying. Travellers who do not show a negative PCR test or proof of vaccination will have to be tested on arrival and must self-isolate until a negative Covid-19 PCR test result is received, or for a period of 10 days if a test is not possible.

Cyprus is another option for holidays. Despite the Emirates being listed as 'red' by Cypriot authorities, the country is open to travellers from the UAE. All visitors must apply for a flight pass online to get clearance before departure.

Vaccinated travellers with a certificate proving they have received the final dose of any vaccine approved by the WHO or the European Medicines Agency at least 14 days before travel can fly to Cyprus with no further testing requirements. Unvaccinated travellers can also visit, so long as they submit negative Covid-19 test results taken no more than 72 hours before departure.

Denmark is open to travellers from some destinations, but currently lists the UAE as orange. This means non-citizens or residents flying to Denmark must have a compelling reason for travel, which does not include tourism. The same rule applies for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers.

Finland has reopened to vaccinated travellers from all destinations. Tourists planning to visit the Nordic country must have received all doses of an approved Covid-19 vaccine, which includes Sinopharm. The Fin Entry service has to be completed before travel, where information on what vaccine has been taken and when must be provided. Unvaccinated travellers can only visit Finland if they have an "essential reason" to do so, or are Finnish citizens or residents.

Finland has reopened to vaccinated travellers from all destinations. Photo: Rosemary Behan
Finland has reopened to vaccinated travellers from all destinations. Photo: Rosemary Behan

Holiday haven Greece is welcoming travellers from the UAE. The Mediterranean country is part of a vaccine corridor with the UAE and fully vaccinated travellers do not need to present a PCR test. Immunisation must have been achieved at least 14 days before flying to Greece. All travellers must also complete this form.

Non-vaccinated travellers can also fly to Greece so long as they take a Covid-19 PCR test within 72 hours before departure, or can present proof of recovery from Covid-19. There will also be on-arrival testing for unvaccinated travellers, but children under 12 are exempt.

Travel to Italy is open from the UAE for passengers travelling on Covid-tested flights, authorised by the Ministry of Health. This includes flights to Rome, Milan, Venice and Bologna from Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Before departure, tourists must complete a digital passenger locator form, and register online for an on-arrival swab test, at their own expense. A Covid-19 PCR test must be taken no more than 48 hours before travel. Travellers cannot fly to Italy if they have been in India, Bangladesh or Sri Lanka in the previous 14 days. Once in Italy, a green certificate is needed to attend concerts, fairs, sports contests and to access some other public areas.

Deprived of their preferred food source - the bananas, peanuts and other goodies brought in by the tourists now kept away by the coronavirus - hungry monkeys on the resort island of Bali have taken to raiding villagers’ homes in the search for something tasty. AP Photo / Firdia Lisnawati
Deprived of their preferred food source - the bananas, peanuts and other goodies brought in by the tourists now kept away by the coronavirus - hungry monkeys on the resort island of Bali have taken to raiding villagers’ homes in the search for something tasty. AP Photo / Firdia Lisnawati

Indonesia was added to the Abu Dhabi green list on August 6, however international travel to the world's largest archipelago remains restricted. Bali, the country's holiday hotspot, had previously said it would reopen to tourists this year, but these plans have been postponed owing to rising Covid-19 cases on the island.

Japan is not yet open to travellers from the UAE.

Kyrgyzstan is welcoming travellers from some destinations, including the UAE. All travellers, including citizens of Kyrgyzstan, must present a printed copy of a negative Covid-19 PCR test result issued no more than 72 hours before departure or have a vaccination certificate showing both doses of a jab have been taken.

Any travellers that need a visa to visit Kyrgyzstan can obtain an e-visa before travelling. Most leisure and tourist places in the central Asian country have reopened, but a curfew in Bishkek remains in place from 11pm to 7am daily.

Luxembourg is closed for travellers from the UAE until at least September 30, 2021.

The Maldives is back on Abu Dhabi green list from September 1. Photo: One&Only Reethi Rah
The Maldives is back on Abu Dhabi green list from September 1. Photo: One&Only Reethi Rah

The Maldives is welcoming travellers and the holiday hot spot is already seeing an increase in popularity with visitors from the UAE. To head to the islands, you'll need a confirmed hotel reservation for the duration of your stay.

Vaccinated tourists can stay at any registered tourist facility in the Maldives, and accepted vaccinations include Sinopharm. Travellers who are not yet immunised can still fly to the Maldives, but will be restricted to staying on the following islands:

  • Dhigurah
  • Felidhoo
  • Hangnaameedhoo
  • Maafushi
  • Maalhos
  • Mathiveri
  • Thoddoo
  • Rasdhoo
  • Ukulhas

All travellers need to complete an entry form before flying, which can be found here. PCR testing is also required before travelling to the Maldives, with the test to must be taken no more than 96 hours before departure.

The luxury playground that is Monaco has reopened to vaccinated travellers, with no quarantine on arrival. The French territory is accepting visitors with vaccines recognised by the European Medicines Agency, this does not include Sinopharm. Unvaccinated travellers cannot fly to Monaco for tourism purposes at this time.

Norway is another choice for travellers looking to head north, so long as they are fully vaccinated. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has approved only EMA-listed vaccines, which means travellers who have received the Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson and Moderna vaccines are accepted for entry, but those who have received doses from Sinopharm are not. Unvaccinated tourists cannot fly to Norway from the UAE at this time.

A surfer rides a wave in Unstad, northern Norway. The Nordic nation has reopened to vaccinated travellers. AFP
A surfer rides a wave in Unstad, northern Norway. The Nordic nation has reopened to vaccinated travellers. AFP

After a long wait, Oman is reopening to travellers on September 1. Visitors must have received both doses of a recognised vaccine at least 14 days before travelling to the sultanate. Eight vaccines are accepted, including Sinopharm.

Travellers must have a pre-departure PCR test and valid health insurance to cover medical expenses in Oman for a period of one month. Citizens from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are exempt from insurance requirements.

All arriving passengers, including Omani citizens, must download and preregister on the Tarassud+ platform before flying. This is also where people can upload their vaccine certificates and required Covid-19 PCR certificates. For more information on travel to Oman, including visiting the sultanate via its land borders, you can see our handy information guide here.

Qatar is open to fully vaccinated visitors with no quarantine requirements. Travellers must have had all doses of an approved vaccine at least 14 days before travelling. Qatar only partially accepts the Sinopharm doses for travel, and anyone flying to Doha with this vaccine will be given an additional antibody test upon arrival. If this proves positive, there will be no quarantine, but if it is negative, travellers will have to follow the rules for unvaccinated visitors, which includes hotel quarantine.

Children under 12 are exempt from vaccine and quarantine rules, but anyone travelling with unvaccinated children aged between 12 and 17 will have to undergo hotel quarantine for a period of between five and 10 days, depending on where you are flying from.

A negative PCR test before departure is required for everyone travelling to Qatar and it must have been taken no more than 72 hours on arrival.

Portugal is open to travellers from some destinations, but it is not currently accepting visitors from the UAE unless for essential reasons. Sadly, this does not include holidays or leisure travel.

The tiny San Marino is open to travellers via its border with Italy, and anyone who is allowed to enter Italy can enter. However, if you've been in any other country in the 14 days preceding, you'll have to show a negative PCR test taken in the past 48 hours, or proof of vaccination. More information is available from Visit San Marino.

Once in the republic, you'll be encouraged to wear your mask both indoors and outdoors and gatherings of more than 20 people are forbidden.

Fully vaccinated travellers can fly to Slovakia, as the country has opened to visitors who are inoculated no matter where they are flying from. Travellers must have had both doses of an EU-approved vaccine, this doe not include Sinopharm. Vaccine certificates from countries outside Europe are accepted as proof, but they must be in either Slovak, Czech or English.

The UAE is not on Slovakia's approved list of countries, so vaccinated travellers also need to show a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before travel. All tourists flying to Slovakia must complete this form, and fill in an electronic form, which can be found here, before arriving into the country.

Slovenia is the ideal antidote to months spent indoors and has reopened to vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers. Photo: Unsplash
Slovenia is the ideal antidote to months spent indoors and has reopened to vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers. Photo: Unsplash

Slovenia is open to vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers. The Adriatic country recognises eight vaccines, including Sinopharm, and no PCR test is required for immunised travellers. Unvaccinated visitors must have a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before travel and the certificate must be presented in English and have a QR code.

All travellers arriving by air or sea must fill in a digital passenger locator form before entry to Slovenia is allowed, this can be found here.

Tajikistan is open to some travellers including citizens and residents of the UAE, subject to entry requirements. To fly to Dushanbe you'll need a negative result from a Rapid Covid-19 PCR test taken 72 hours before departure, and visitors will need to have a "Fit to fly" sticker on their passport. This is issued after taking a Rapid test. Children under 3 are exempt from testing requirements. Covid-19 screening and testing is being conducted on arrival in Tajikistan, and once in the country, visitors must isolate for three days.

If Turkmenistan's addition to the green list excited you, you'll probably have to wait a little longer to visit as the country is currently only open to citizens, diplomats and residents. Transit passengers are also unable to fly via Turkmenistan at this time.

UAE travel corridors

The UAE's travel corridor with Bahrain means that fully vaccinated travellers who got their last dose at least 28 days before travel can avoid quarantine. Getty Images
The UAE's travel corridor with Bahrain means that fully vaccinated travellers who got their last dose at least 28 days before travel can avoid quarantine. Getty Images

The UAE's travel corridors with Bahrain, Serbia, Greece and the Seychelles remain in place.

Fully vaccinated travellers who received their last dose of an approved vaccine at least 28 days before travel can fly to and from these destinations without any quarantine on each side.

All four of the destinations are also included in the updated green list, so there's no quarantine for anyone in Abu Dhabi. However, there may be travel restrictions on the other side for unvaccinated travellers.




Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the region continues to grow despite economic headwinds, a company official said.

Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth.

Within the next two to three years, we are looking at reaching $2 to $3 billion as a conservative estimate and we do see an opportunity to do so,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. They also provide advice to clients.

“We have buying power. We can negotiate on their (client’s) behalf with asset managers to provide them lower fees than they otherwise would have to get on their own,” he added.

Mercer Wealth’s clients include sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and insurance companies among others.

From its office in Dubai, Mercer also looks after Africa, India and Turkey, where they also see opportunity for growth.

Wealth creation in Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 8.5 per cent to $8.1 trillion last year from $7.5tn in 2015, higher than last year’s global average of 6 per cent and the second-highest growth in a region after Asia-Pacific which grew 9.9 per cent, according to consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In the region, where wealth grew just 1.9 per cent in 2015 compared with 2014, a pickup in oil prices has helped in wealth generation.

BCG is forecasting MEA wealth will rise to $12tn by 2021, growing at an annual average of 8 per cent.

Drivers of wealth generation in the region will be split evenly between new wealth creation and growth of performance of existing assets, according to BCG.

Another general trend in the region is clients’ looking for a comprehensive approach to investing, according to Mr AbuShaban.

“Institutional investors or some of the families are seeing a slowdown in the available capital they have to invest and in that sense they are looking at optimizing the way they manage their portfolios and making sure they are not investing haphazardly and different parts of their investment are working together,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Some clients also have a higher appetite for risk, given the low interest-rate environment that does not provide enough yield for some institutional investors. These clients are keen to invest in illiquid assets, such as private equity and infrastructure.

“What we have seen is a desire for higher returns in what has been a low-return environment specifically in various fixed income or bonds,” he said.

“In this environment, we have seen a de facto increase in the risk that clients are taking in things like illiquid investments, private equity investments, infrastructure and private debt, those kind of investments were higher illiquidity results in incrementally higher returns.”

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds, said in its 2016 report that has gradually increased its exposure in direct private equity and private credit transactions, mainly in Asian markets and especially in China and India. The authority’s private equity department focused on structured equities owing to “their defensive characteristics.”

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Winner: Mudaarab, Jim Crowley (jockey), Erwan Charpy (trainer).

5.30pm: Wathba Stallions Cup (PA) Handicap Dh70,000 1,400m

Winner: Jawal Al Reef, Richard Mullen, Hassan Al Hammadi.

6pm: UAE Matyrs Trophy (PA) Maiden Dh80,000 1,600m

Winner: Salima Al Reef, Jesus Rosales, Abdallah Al Hammadi.

6.30pm: Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak (IFAHR) Apprentice Championship (PA) Prestige Dh100,000 1,600m

Winner: Bainoona, Ricardo Iacopini, Eric Lemartinel.

7pm: Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak (IFAHR) Ladies World Championship (PA) Prestige Dh125,000 1,600m

Winner: Assyad, Victoria Larsen, Eric Lemartinel.

8pm: Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown (PA) Group 1 Dh5,000,000 1,600m

Winner: Mashhur Al Khalediah, Jean-Bernard Eyquem, Phillip Collington.

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Power: 542bhp

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Date of launch: November 2016

Founder: David Tobias

Based: Jumeirah Lake Towers

Sector: Technology

Size: 18 employees

Stage: Embarking on a Series A round to raise $5 million in the first quarter of 2019 with a 20 per cent stake

Investors: Seed round was self-funded with “millions of dollars” 

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Types of bank fraud

1) Phishing

Fraudsters send an unsolicited email that appears to be from a financial institution or online retailer. The hoax email requests that you provide sensitive information, often by clicking on to a link leading to a fake website.

2) Smishing

The SMS equivalent of phishing. Fraudsters falsify the telephone number through “text spoofing,” so that it appears to be a genuine text from the bank.

3) Vishing

The telephone equivalent of phishing and smishing. Fraudsters may pose as bank staff, police or government officials. They may persuade the consumer to transfer money or divulge personal information.

4) SIM swap

Fraudsters duplicate the SIM of your mobile number without your knowledge or authorisation, allowing them to conduct financial transactions with your bank.

5) Identity theft

Someone illegally obtains your confidential information, through various ways, such as theft of your wallet, bank and utility bill statements, computer intrusion and social networks.

6) Prize scams

Fraudsters claiming to be authorised representatives from well-known organisations (such as Etisalat, du, Dubai Shopping Festival, Expo2020, Lulu Hypermarket etc) contact victims to tell them they have won a cash prize and request them to share confidential banking details to transfer the prize money.

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A widely accepted definition was made by the All Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims in 2019: “Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.” It further defines it as “inciting hatred or violence against Muslims”.

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Rating: 1/5

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Director:Anthony Hayes

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Short-term let permits explained

Homeowners and tenants are allowed to list their properties for rental by registering through the Dubai Tourism website to obtain a permit.

Tenants also require a letter of no objection from their landlord before being allowed to list the property.

There is a cost of Dh1,590 before starting the process, with an additional licence fee of Dh300 per bedroom being rented in your home for the duration of the rental, which ranges from three months to a year.

Anyone hoping to list a property for rental must also provide a copy of their title deeds and Ejari, as well as their Emirates ID.

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
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Hamilton’s 2017

Australia - 2nd; China - 1st; Bahrain - 2nd; Russia - 4th; Spain - 1st; Monaco - 7th; Canada - 1st; Azerbaijan - 5th; Austria - 4th; Britain - 1st; Hungary - 4th; Belgium - 1st; Italy - 1st; Singapore - 1st; Malaysia - 2nd; Japan - 1st; United States - 1st; Mexico - 9th

Milestones on the road to union

1970

October 26: Bahrain withdraws from a proposal to create a federation of nine with the seven Trucial States and Qatar. 

December: Ahmed Al Suwaidi visits New York to discuss potential UN membership.

1971

March 1:  Alex Douglas Hume, Conservative foreign secretary confirms that Britain will leave the Gulf and “strongly supports” the creation of a Union of Arab Emirates.

July 12: Historic meeting at which Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid make a binding agreement to create what will become the UAE.

July 18: It is announced that the UAE will be formed from six emirates, with a proposed constitution signed. RAK is not yet part of the agreement.

August 6:  The fifth anniversary of Sheikh Zayed becoming Ruler of Abu Dhabi, with official celebrations deferred until later in the year.

August 15: Bahrain becomes independent.

September 3: Qatar becomes independent.

November 23-25: Meeting with Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid and senior British officials to fix December 2 as date of creation of the UAE.

November 29:  At 5.30pm Iranian forces seize the Greater and Lesser Tunbs by force.

November 30: Despite  a power sharing agreement, Tehran takes full control of Abu Musa. 

November 31: UK officials visit all six participating Emirates to formally end the Trucial States treaties

December 2: 11am, Dubai. New Supreme Council formally elects Sheikh Zayed as President. Treaty of Friendship signed with the UK. 11.30am. Flag raising ceremony at Union House and Al Manhal Palace in Abu Dhabi witnessed by Sheikh Khalifa, then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

December 6: Arab League formally admits the UAE. The first British Ambassador presents his credentials to Sheikh Zayed.

December 9: UAE joins the United Nations.

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Heavily-sugared soft drinks slip through the tax net

Some popular drinks with high levels of sugar and caffeine have slipped through the fizz drink tax loophole, as they are not carbonated or classed as an energy drink.

Arizona Iced Tea with lemon is one of those beverages, with one 240 millilitre serving offering up 23 grams of sugar - about six teaspoons.

A 680ml can of Arizona Iced Tea costs just Dh6.

Most sports drinks sold in supermarkets were found to contain, on average, five teaspoons of sugar in a 500ml bottle.

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Safety 'top priority' for rival hyperloop company

The chief operating officer of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Andres de Leon, said his company's hyperloop technology is “ready” and safe.

He said the company prioritised safety throughout its development and, last year, Munich Re, one of the world's largest reinsurance companies, announced it was ready to insure their technology.

“Our levitation, propulsion, and vacuum technology have all been developed [...] over several decades and have been deployed and tested at full scale,” he said in a statement to The National.

“Only once the system has been certified and approved will it move people,” he said.

HyperloopTT has begun designing and engineering processes for its Abu Dhabi projects and hopes to break ground soon. 

With no delivery date yet announced, Mr de Leon said timelines had to be considered carefully, as government approval, permits, and regulations could create necessary delays.

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Engine: 2-litre TSI petrol

Power: 190hp

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