Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island, the luxurious waterfront property located on Abu Dhabi’s upscale business and lifestyle destination, has welcomed Olivier Thomas as the new general manager. With over 20 years of experience in the luxury …
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In Dubai, PM Modi Reveals the 5Es and 6Rs of Governance and Technology
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacts during his speech at the World Government Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Sunday. (AP/PTI photo) Dubai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday cautioned against the misuse of cyberspace to ensure they do not …
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Indian Premier Joins World Leaders to Champion Technology and Reform at World Government Summit 2018
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi championed technology as a means of development and warned of its potential to be used as a means of destruction in his address at the sixth World Government Summit (WGS …
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AI to power UAE growth
The UAE will benefit most from the ongoing transformative technology revolution in the Middle East, where artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to contribute $320 billion (Dh1.2 trillion), equivalent to 11 per cent of the regional GDP by 2030, a research …
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UAE Launches Humanitarian Aid Databank at World Government Summit
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The UAE today launched a humanitarian logistics databank at the World Government Summit (WGS) in Dubai. Announced by HRH Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, Chairperson of the International Humanitarian City …
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How To Start A Business In Dubai: A Complete Guide
The emirate of Dubai is considered a favourable business destination for foreign investors to start their own businesses and companies. Dubai’s booming economy is what makes it appealing to investors to open new branches of their businesses there or …
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Dubai’s Careem to offer lower ride rates in Abu Dhabi
The change will mean Careem’s offering expands to economy, business and minivan services and has a similar pricing structure to that in Dubai. Al Nahlaoui did not disclose the exact fares but they are still expected to be 30 per cent more expensive than …
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Touting ‘transformation’, French PM seeks investment in Dubai
DUBAI: France’s Prime Minister Edouard Philippe promised lower taxes and a business-friendly France at a global summit in Dubai on Sunday, seeking investment from the oil-rich Gulf region. “France is undergoing great transformation,” Philippe said …
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Dubai PMI picks up in January, boosted by construction activity
The Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker rose to 56 in January from 54.7 in … It also found that the volume of new business rose for the twenty-third straight month in January. On the selling price front, prices rose at the fastest pace in three years …
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Commodity experts tackle latest industry trends at the 5th Global Commodity Outlook Conference in Dubai
In his opening remarks, Omar Khan, Director of International Offices, Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry, said: “Our goal is to support the development of business and promote Dubai as an international business hub. Since 2012, we have been focused …
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Use tech as a means to development, not destruction: PM in Dubai
We must use technology as a means to development, not destruction,” he told the gathering that included Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of United Arab Emirates and the ruler of Dubai. He expressed concern over …
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GLOBALES: Dubai Investments Plans IPO of Emicool Unit in Fourth Quarter
Bloomberg / Dubai Investments PJSC plans to sell shares in its cooling unit Emicool in the fourth quarter and aims to start a 3-billion-dirham ($817 million) real estate investment trust as it seeks to boost profit. Chief Executive Officer Khalid Bin …
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Abu Dhabi temple construction to begin during Modi’s visit
The groundbreaking ceremony is set to start at around 10am on Sunday, a top Indian diplomat told Gulf News. The construction of the temple commences during the visit of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the UAE. The Abu Dhabi government has …
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India’s Modi in UAE to Boost Ties With Gulf Arab States
India’s cultural and economic influence on the UAE is so great that Dubai’s daily English newspaper, Gulf News, created a video on its website titled: “How Indian is the UAE?” The video explains that, for example, the UAE used Indian rupees before the …
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UAE welcomes India’s Modi ahead of World Government Summit
The UAE and India are expected to sign various agreements and a memoranda of understanding, reported Gulf News. In an interview with the Indian Ambassador to the UAE, Navdeep Singh Suri, he said that there will be new areas of cooperation and engagements …
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PM: India’s ties with UAE much more than that of buyer-seller
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said India’s relations with the UAE was much more than that of a buyer and a seller as he hailed the country’s growing ties with the Gulf countries as “deep, broad and vibrant.” Addressing the members of the …
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United Arab Emirates shares lower at close of trade; DFM General down 0.15%
Investing.com – United Arab Emirates equities were lower at the close on Sunday, as losses in the Consumer Staples, Real Estate & Construction and Insurance sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Dubai, the DFM General lost 0.15% to hit a new 6 …
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