Dr. Al Hassan Ali Taher, Governor of Hodeidah, highlighted in a statement that the UAE’s significant efforts to support Yemen, its people and its legitimate government has not wavered. “The UAE is doing all it can to liberate Yemen from the control of ... ( read original story ...)
Abu Dhabi economy to pick up gradually
Global ratings agency S&P on Sunday affirmed Abu Dhabi's "AA" long-term and expects growth will gradually pick up and that the its fiscal position will remain strong over the next two years. Following 0.5 per cent contraction in real terms in 2017 due to ... ( read original story ...)
Solar power to play major role in new Dubai mega project
Extensive on-site generation of solar power will be a key pillar of Tilal Al Ghaf, says Majid Al Futtaim Spanning three million square metres at the intersection of Hessa Street and Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, near Dubai Sports City, Tilal Al ... ( read original story ...)
Who stands to benefit from the UAE’s visa and investment rules?
"They don't have to worry about a visa every two years." Dr. Aline Abi Khalil, a Lebanese family medicine specialist, who has practiced in Dubai since 2013, greets the news with a sigh of relief. She says it will give her whole family more stability. ( read original story ...)
How Dubai’s Godolphin became a world leader in horse racing
His Highness’ contribution has been discreet and there’s a respect for the way he has done it” One racing insider that Arabian Business speaks to compares the development of Goldolphin to the growth of Dubai itself. When replying to the question ... ( read original story ...)
UAE gets first dedicated sports library
Abu Dhabi: The Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy (FBMA) announced on Monday that it has contributed a number of books to the Abu Dhabi Ladies Club (ADLC) on the completion of the first dedicated sports library in the UAE — The Fatima Bint Mubarak ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai’s Emirates launches new Auckland service via Bali
It will offer eight seats in first, 42 seats in business and 304 seats in economy class, as well as 20 tonnes of belly-hold cargo capacity. The southbound flight, EK 450, will depart Dubai at 7.05am, arriving at Denpasar (Bali) at 8.20pm local time ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai’s RTA awards contract for 900 new taxis
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract for procuring 900 new vehicles for the Dubai Taxi fleet, it announced on Sunday. The new lot includes 370 hybrid vehicles fitted with dual fuel-electric power motors. The new vehicles ... ( read original story ...)
How UAE rate hike will affect businesses,…
The key interest rate hike announced on Thursday by Central Bank of the UAE will have a sudden direct impact on both businesses and residents alike by sparking a spurt in the borrowing costs across the financial sector, including auto, mortgage and ... ( read original story ...)
85% of UAE residents ‘not saving enough’ for future – survey
Eighty-five percent of UAE residents still feel that they are not saving enough for their future, according to a new survey by National Bonds Corporation. Its 2017 Savings Index found that 41 percent of savers in the UAE are planning to start their savings ... ( read original story ...)